Fabric for skirts of different styles: sun, pencil, a-line and other types

A pencil skirt should be in every woman's basic wardrobe. There is no figure that it would not make more attractive. Wide hips will appear slimmer with a Midi length, and the pencil shape does not hide the beauty of your legs even with this length. You can wear a pencil skirt to work, for a walk, for business and romantic meetings, to a restaurant and to parent-teacher meetings. There are universal materials, and there are those that are intended for special cases:

• Daytime and evening;
• Youth and for older ladies;
• Strict and shocking.

When choosing a material for sewing a pencil skirt, you should take into account the time of year in which it will be worn and the effect that should be achieved.

What fabric to choose for a pencil skirt

Based on the fact that a pencil skirt is tight-fitting and should highlight the roundness of the hip, the material should become a second skin. The silhouette of the lower part of the female figure should resemble a mermaid's tail. This means that the fabric must not only stretch so as not to restrict movement when walking, but also not deform from constant stretching. For everyday wear, you need to choose fabric with a large amount of elastane. The model will be the simplest, tapering towards the bottom. The basic model of a pencil skirt does not have exact instructions on the length, the presence of a cut or slit, or flounces. Women's figures are varied, and to correct such a flaw as the same width of the hips and waist, you will need a cut-off flounce in the upper part of the skirt, extending from the belt. Visually, this detail will add volume to the hips. The silhouette of a female figure will appear like an hourglass, and this is the dream of many representatives of the fairer sex. A detail such as an upper flounce will allow a pencil skirt made for work to fit within the dress code. Which fabric to choose for a pencil skirt with a flounce should be determined by which color you like best. The universal color is black, it is suitable for special occasions, work, and visiting a cafe. The flounce is a decoration; so that it does not simply follow the shape of the belt, hanging down like a rag, you will need lining fabric. In order for the pencil material to hold its shape longer, it is also placed on a lining fabric. For dense synthetic fabric, which is more practical, it is better to choose taffeta as a lining; it does not electrify.

How to choose fabric for a pencil skirt for the cool season

You need to sew a warm skirt for early spring, when you want bright colors in your wardrobe, you want to part with a thick coat, and the weather is still too deceptive. In this case, you should choose wool fabric and flannelette lining. The peculiarity of these materials is their low stretchability. Therefore, the model must be selected with a cut, or better yet, with a fold. For a short skirt above the knee, you can take checkered red or blue woolen fabric. If you plan to cover your knees, then it is better to take a plain material. In this case, you can protect your knees from the cold in two ways - simply lengthen the pattern or add a wide flounce to the short basic model. In the second case, you will get a “bell”, the fashion for which came in the late 80s of the last century and was very much loved by the fair sex. The bell skirt became the ancestor of the pencil model. For sewing it was used:

By lenght

Short warm skirt. There are women who prefer to wear above-the-knee styles even in winter. To keep warm, you can wear warm leggings or tights under your minis. Leaving your feet in the cold is very risky for your health.

A medium-length skirt is a kind of balance point between long and short options. It is well suited for the cold season because its length reaches mid-calf.

A long or floor-length skirt is perhaps the most reasonable decision in choosing a warm thing for the winter. This style will completely cover your legs and prevent them from freezing.

Important: when choosing a full-length model, you need to make sure that it does not touch the ground, otherwise its hem will be dirty all the time, and the skirt will have to be washed often.

Elegant pencil skirt

An evening asymmetrical skirt made of fine knitwear looks very elegant. Thanks to this choice of fabric for sewing a pencil, it is possible to create a feminine, delicate image. The basic pattern is based on the length to the middle of the ankle. Despite the expected drape and length of the skirt, this model is designed for a slender lady with beautiful slender legs. The secret of sewing a skirt is that the back part, as it should be when sewing a pencil skirt, is made with undercuts, and the front edge from one side is pulled to the opposite side and sewn under the belt. This creates a flowing drapery on the front. With this type of skirt tailoring, one knee will be visible.

Advantages and disadvantages of the style

It’s not for nothing that fashion designers call the straight skirt style ideal in all respects; the model has a number of significant advantages:

1. Looks feminine and elegant.
2. Complies with a strict dress code and an informal setting at the same time. It all depends on the right top and accessories.
3. Available in a variety of lengths.
4. Hides existing flaws and emphasizes the advantages of the figure.

The straight skirt style will suit absolutely every fashionista, regardless of age, body type and preferences. The main thing is to remember the fundamental rule - the shorter the length of the skirt, the more modest the neckline should be.

When choosing a product, you must follow certain recommendations, based on your body type. Those with a rectangular shape should opt for a low-waisted model. This will successfully mask the flaws. Girls with a pear-shaped figure should prefer a classic cut in dark shades. This option does not tightly fit the hips, and therefore does not focus attention on them.

If you have a thin build or an inverted triangle figure, it is advisable to wear models with patch pockets or other voluminous decorative elements. They visually enlarge the hips.

For slender women with long legs, the mini option is ideal. After all, when there is nothing to hide, you should only emphasize your advantages. When choosing the length of the skirt, you need to take your height into account. There are no restrictions for tall girls. But on short beauties, a short version will look great, regardless of shoes. If we are talking about a long skirt, then high heels are required.

Asymmetrical pencil skirt

When you decide to treat yourself to something new for spring, you should take into account the changeability of the weather and choose a model that hides your legs, at least partially. The chills usually come not from the frost, but from the cold wind. You don't have to open them all the way to show off your legs. It is enough to make only the front part of the skirt short. An asymmetrical skirt requires slightly more fabric. A mandatory element of a thick woolen heavy skirt will be a petticoat; it will become the basic shape of a pencil skirt. The upper part of the model is cut from three elements.

• The long part, just below the middle of the ankle, is a fabric equal to 1/3 of the width of the skirt.
• Short front placket ≈ 1/3 front.
• Belt.

The difficulty of this model lies in the insertion of undercuts, because sewing such a skirt will require the material used to make outerwear. It will be decorated with decorative garus stitching on the seams.

Current models in the new season

A skirt of any model, style and quality can be bought in online stores. For example, Aliexpress.com offers a large number of fashionable and inexpensive skirts. Every woman can choose any of them, based on her taste and imagination.

Fine wool pencil skirt

Fine wool with the addition of elastic artificial thread is a fabric that provides wearing comfort, warmth, and excellent body temperature regulation. It makes wonderful, versatile, below-the-knee skirts. This skirt is universal, it can be worn both in winter and summer. The only problem that may arise is the step limitation. This problem is solved by cutting. Two small knee-length slits on the front shelf of the product are not just a tribute to beauty, but a necessity. A narrow skirt with slits with a wide step can lose its appearance if there is no elastane in the fabric at all. But even a small amount may not protect the fibers from breaking. The most vulnerable place of this model is the tops of the cuts. In addition to lining the inside, you should secure the tops of the cuts with nice large buttons on the outside. Attention! If you cannot find perfectly matching buttons, then you can use any (with legs) 2.5-3 cm in diameter, covering them with the same material that was used when sewing the “Pencil” skirt itself.

What to wear with in winter?

A skirt for the winter can and should be bright. It can have completely different lengths, but should be made of warm and dense fabrics.

Recommendations when choosing a winter skirt:

• It is better to combine a long, bright skirt with a plain, tight-fitting top;
• “pencil” or straight, made of thick fabric, it is better to combine with bright blouses and shirts;
• Fitted jackets and jackets of various lengths look great with a long, warm skirt;
• with a long model, it is better to wear shoes with flat soles or low heels;
• A miniskirt in winter should be worn with warm leggings and tights of different colors.

Several options for stylish looks for winter:

• A long skirt in wine shades, a tight-fitting silhouette, goes perfectly with a black top, diluted with a couple of accessories.
• White can be worn in winter with black tights and a shirt of a different color. A long model of this color is recommended to be combined with a variety of jumpers and sweatshirts that should be worn untucked.
• A long plaid skirt is the trend of this season. This model can be paired with any top, it can be a sports-cut sweater or a blouse made in a classic style.
• Knitted with a beautiful pattern, a bell skirt, turtleneck and leather spencer.

When creating a fashionable winter look with warm skirts, do not forget about outerwear. When putting on a full-length model, remember that it does not look at all with a short sports down jacket. The most suitable option for this style is a fitted short coat, mink coat, poncho or sheepskin coat.

It is very difficult to combine a medium-length coat or down jacket with a warm full-length skirt; here, special attention should be paid to the relationship of their proportions. When the top seems heavier than the bottom, the woman looks much shorter. It follows that this image will not suit ladies shorter than 160 cm.

With a flared coat, down jacket, fur coat and sheepskin coat, you need to wear a flared skirt.

Product try-on

During fitting, you can specify the length and width of the next product. If the straight skirt turns out to be too narrow, you can correct the situation by adding side allowances. In addition, fitting allows you to eliminate drawing defects. It is possible to lengthen or shorten the slot, change the parameters of the darts, etc.

All marks on the product during fitting are made with chalk. If the straight skirt is made of light material, you can use a special sewing felt-tip pen, which disappears 12 hours after being applied to the fabric.

Pattern

Creating a pencil skirt pattern for beginners requires drawing a large rectangle on tracing paper. You need to immediately measure the length of the finished product, seam allowances, about 12 cm for the belt, if there is one.

In terms of width, you also need to add about 2 cm to the seams and mark the half-volume of the hips.

Pattern modeling:

1. Divide the rectangle along the length into two parts, where the front one will be 2 cm wider.
2. Place about 20 cm down from the top and draw a line parallel to the bottom of the skirt, indicating the hips.
3. For side darts, set aside about 3 cm from the side seam line in both directions. Place a point 3-4 cm above the hip line, connect it with the previously marked points for the dart.
4. For front darts, measure 11-12 cm from the center front point to the side seam. The width of the triangle constructed from this point in both directions should be about 3 cm, length 10-12 cm.
5. On the back, retreat 10 cm from the center towards the side seam. Relative to this mark, build a triangle 5-6 cm wide and 13-15 cm deep.
6. To build a waist line on the sides, add 1 cm upward, smoothly connect the points with the centers of the front and back parts.
7. At the bottom there should be a narrowing of 1.5-2 cm along the side seams down from the hip line. It is symmetrical front and back.
8. For a pencil skirt with a vent, form it in the center back seam. Below you need to draw a rectangle with parameters 6x18 cm.
9. Cut out the sketch along the resulting lines.

Machine processing of the product

Once you have managed to clarify all the measurements and the skirt fits your figure perfectly, you can begin machine processing. It is not necessary to remove the basting. Initially, the sections of the product are processed and the side seams are sewn down. The stitch length should be selected in accordance with the material chosen for the product.

A straight skirt can be made quite quickly on an electric machine. How to sew individual elements can be found in the instructions for the device. A regular straight seam is suitable for joining parts. And you can process the cuts using a zigzag stitch.

Lightning may seem the most difficult element for beginners. Not everyone can sew it in neatly the first time. Meanwhile, a straight skirt will look great with a button. How to sew a loop on sewing equipment can also be found in the instructions. Most machines have a special program for processing buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Lastly, the belt is sewn to the skirt and the bottom is processed. The manufacturing of the product is completed by wet-heat treatment.