Straight skirt - pattern and sewing for beginners, from Galina Boyko.

In such a skirt with buttons with a slight touch of vintage, you will definitely not go unnoticed. Another big plus of this model is that it can be combined with almost all things; it is a basic item that must be in your summer wardrobe. Today I will show you how to sew such a skirt with buttons in the front, and the highlight of the master class will be the luxury processing of seams, which is used in couture clothes. There will also be no visible stitches in my skirt, which will add even more neatness to it.

What I needed to make a button front skirt:

• shirt fabric (or for shirts) striped - 60 cm.
• chintz fabric - 30 cm.
• cotton bias tape in a check - 4 m.
• buttons Ø 1.3 cm - 8 pcs.
• threads in color
• adhesive fabric - 30 cm.
• glue web - 2 m.
• tailor's tools - pins, scissors, measuring tape

Long A-line skirt

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Fold the fabric in half. We cut out two identical parts - the front and the back (you need two lengths of fabric).

We make the side seams.

Iron the top. Fold back half an inch and iron

Bend to the width of the elastic 3/4 inch + half an inch, iron

Sew around the circle, leaving 2 inches open for inserting elastic.

Insert the elastic and stitch the hole

Process the bottom in the same way, only without elastic and with a narrower hem.

Skirt pattern with buttons on the front

Before cutting, I iron the fabric with an iron and steam, and let the fabric dry for 30 minutes. This must be done to prevent the fabric from shrinking after washing.

I'm making a pattern for a skirt with buttons in the front right on the fabric. On a piece of fabric 60 cm long, I cut a strip of 8 cm across the entire width on top, it will go on the belt.

The rest of the fabric is the panels of the skirt. To make a trapezoidal or bell-shaped skirt, I measure 6 cm from the waist line and cut off the wedges along the side sections, as in the photo.

I cut the front panel of the skirt in the middle to the bottom - this is a button closure.

How to cut a skirt with a placket

You can use the pattern of the classic “pencil” model. You can create such a pattern yourself or use a ready-made one.

• On the front half, from the middle waist dart, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the product, cut along it.

• Connect the dart sections, the front half of the product will become flared.
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• Trace the resulting shape.
• Complete the bar by stepping back 1.5 cm to the left and right from the middle of the front half.

• Add another 3 cm to the left to process the strip from the inside out.
• Another 0.5 cm needs to be added to close and stitch the cut. Thus, only 5 cm (from the middle of the bar) must be added to the width of the front half of the product.

• The pattern for the back is simpler. It needs to be modeled, just like the front part, there is no need to add anything - there are no slats at the back. Cut out the two back halves at once by folding the fabric in half.

Cut out the belt according to the following dimensions:

• The length is equal to the waist circumference and the width of the placket and seam allowances added to it (5 cm).
• The width is 3 cm (the same as the width of the placket) plus another 3 cm for the second layer of the waistband and 1 cm for seam allowances - a total of 8 cm.

Cut a strip from dublerin to the size of the placket and waistband.

Taking measurements

Even before working with patterns, you should take measurements. These are fairly simple manipulations, but when performing them you need to take into account a number of recommendations:

• It is recommended to take measurements in the underwear that will be worn under a self-made outfit. This is due to the fact that slimming products can reduce the buttocks and hips by several centimeters. Accordingly, there is a risk that the clothes will be wide;
• The centimeter should fit snugly enough to the body, but it should not be overtightened. It is worth making sure that no bulges appear next to it;
• Ideally, an assistant should take the measurements. It’s worth asking someone close to you about this. It is difficult to perform these steps on your own and there is a risk of obtaining unreliable results.

Before you quickly sew a skirt, you need to know the following values:

• Waist. To obtain this parameter, you need to lay the measuring tape along the narrowest zone, without drawing in your stomach;
• hip volume. Measured along the most convex areas. If the figure is non-standard, there are fat deposits in the hips, this part of the body must also be measured for tailoring;
• hip height. The centimeter should be placed on the side from the waist to the thigh;
• length of the future skirt with allowances for tucking. Selected based on personal preferences. Determined by measuring from the waist. You can create either a short skirt or a long summer or winter model.

When planning to sew a skirt with your own hands, you need to remember that it should be comfortable and not restrict movement. Therefore, you should not deliberately reduce your size to look slimmer.

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Leather pencil skirt

A skirt made of faux leather or leather looks great on any body type. The main thing is to decide what style and length of a leather pencil skirt suits you. For large women of sizes 56 or 58, you should not sew a short skirt. A long pencil skirt with a slit is better suited for them.

It should be noted that this type of material is well suited for business style. A jacket or jacket that matches your style will highlight your look. A long eco-leather skirt will look interesting with a sleeveless fur vest and leather boots.

Let's take a step-by-step look at how to sew a leather skirt with an elastic band.

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Keep in mind that not every sewing machine can work with leather. If you have a thin skirt made of eco-leather or faux leather, the sewing process will be simplified. But, if the main material is thick leather, then you will need to sew some seams with an awl.

Measurements used to construct the pattern: DI=45 cm, OT=67 cm;

OB=92 cm.

We will need:

• leather (eco leather) – 0.5 m;
• fabric for lining – 0.5 m;
• wide elastic band (4 cm) for the belt – 0.7 m;
• hidden zipper;
• sewing machine, scissors, leather needles, chalk.

Sewing process

The strip area must be duplicated so that the fabric does not lose its shape. Fold the duplicated strip in half lengthwise, right side out, and iron the edges.

Place the back half right side up. Place the front half wrong side up. Align the side cuts and stitch. Finish all edges using an overlocker; you can replace it with a hand-stitched buttonhole stitch or a zigzag stitch.

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It is also better to duplicate the belt so that it keeps its shape. Fold inside out and iron. Next, fold the placket along the ironed fold and stitch it.

Fasten the belt where the top of the bar is located, so that its edge protrudes beyond it by 1 cm.

Distribute it over the entire waist section, secure with pins and sew.

The seam should be on the wrong side. Fold the waistband lengthwise with right sides facing in and sew the edges together.

Turn it inside out so the seam is on the inside. Sew the loose edge of the belt on the wrong side.

All that remains is to make loops for the buttons and sew on the buttons themselves.

It is easier to do this using a machine, but manual formation and processing of loops is allowed.

What to wear with

A denim skirt with buttons sewn on the front can be combined with many wardrobe items:

• Collared shirts paired with denim bottoms are a good solution for a work environment. If desired, you can wear well-chosen jewelry. If both items of clothing match in color and add a belt on top, the set will look like a dress.

• With outerwear. Loose coats and padded jackets work well with denim because they highlight the structure and sleekness of the piece. If both parts of the outfit are dark in tone, then the combination can be worn to the office.
• Warm tights and a loose-fitting shirt are combined with a button fastener. In cool weather, stylists advise throwing a fur coat on top.
• The fitted top goes perfectly with the A-line skirt. This option should be chosen by girls with not very expressive shapes.
• A striped top will bring harmony to your closet, adding a casual touch. The upper part of the robe with horizontal stripes balances the vertical fastener on the lower part of the ensemble.
• Tops with bright colors give a smart look.
• The set will be in line with fashion if both parts of the outfit are made of denim.
• A maxi skirt is combined with a vest or a jacket made of leather.
• A universal option is a white shirt and a denim skirt. Wear it both to the office and to a party. This pair is often worn with a formal jacket and a variety of accessories.
• A casual vest with a short denim bottom is considered a classic look for warm weather.
• An ultra-fashionable look can be created from jeans and various blouses, T-shirts and T-shirts, made from both natural and synthetic materials.
• Winter outfits include wool sweaters or a warm turtleneck.
• A stylish look can be created from a blue flared miniskirt, a snow-white top and an ultramarine jacket.

• The office ensemble includes a combination of a straight gray midi skirt with a white blouse and closed shoes.
• The youth variation consists of a short bottom in a dark shade, a red top and classic stilettos.
• For parties or entertaining, it is recommended to choose denim in a bright color and a top in a subdued tone.
• An urban look will be created by a torn skirt with a fastener in combination with a sweatshirt or sweater with ¾ sleeves.

Maxi skirt

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Take a rectangle of fabric - skirt length + hem = 105 cm, fold in half

Set aside a quarter of the waist along the waist line, a quarter of the hip volume along the hip line, and 120 cm along the bottom line.

Connect with a smooth line, cut off. Sew side seams and insert elastic.

What do you need to cut and sew a skirt?

The set of materials is standard. You will need tools for constructing and transferring drawings and sketches onto fabric, as well as for sewing. Additionally, you can use decorative accessories: embroidery, ribbons, bows, rhinestones.

To sew a pencil skirt with your own hands, you will need the following tools and materials:

• textile;
• button;
• zipper;
• adhesive interlining for the belt;
• threads;
• sewing machine;
• needles;
• pins;
• scissors;
• centimeter;
• ruler;
• chalk, pencil or small piece of soap;
• tracing paper or paper;
• iron.

Step-by-step production

The skirt can be with or without a belt. The tailoring of the skirt depends on this. In any case, you first need to build and cut the pattern, then proceed to the rest of the work.

How to cut a belt?

On the skirt you can make a belt 3-3.5 cm wide. If the measurements are taken correctly, then additional accessories will not be needed.

How to cut a belt:

1. Cut a rectangle from the fabric with a length equal to OT+6 cm for the fastener and 1 cm for a loose fit. The width should be about 7 cm.
2. Cut a part of the same length from adhesive non-woven fabric, the width should be 2 times smaller.
3. If desired, you can add belt loops.
4. Sew the finished belt to the skirt blank.

If the waistline was immediately raised under the belt, then there is no need to cut it out. Simply bend and insert the sealing strip.

How to sew a pencil skirt?

Sequencing:

1. Place the pattern on the fabric and cut out 2 pieces. It should be noted that they must mirror each other, since the canvas has a front and back side.
2. Baste front and back darts.
3. Baste the side seams and the middle back seam.
4. First cover the slot completely so that later you can correct the narrowing on the sides.
5. Thread an edge strip of fabric on top with a thread to secure the waist.
6. Fold the bottom and baste.
7. Measure the workpiece from the wrong side to make it easier to adjust.
8. The side seams should be strictly vertical.
9. When the workpiece is adjusted to the figure, sew the darts and iron them towards the middle.
10. Sew the central seam at the back and finish the vent.
11. Sew the seams on the sides and run an iron over them.
12. Go along the edges of the cut with a serger or zigzag.
13. Insert the zipper, shape and, if necessary, sew on the waistband, make a hole for the button, and attach it itself.
14. Hem the bottom.

How to sew a skirt with a lining?

Sometimes a product requires a lining. Thanks to it, it is less deformed, the fabric does not show through, and the shape is more even and rigid.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Using the skirt patterns, cut out blanks from the lining fabric.
2. You don’t have to form darts, just make folds.
3. Make the length shorter. It should not be visible when leaning forward.
4. Sew the lining to the finished item, turning them wrong sides to each other, along the main seams.
5. When there is a slot, lay the lining strictly along its lines so that it is inside the seam.

Even novice seamstresses can sew a pencil skirt with a slit in the front or with a vent. Step-by-step instructions and ready-made patterns will greatly simplify the task.