The model of a skirt with several tiers in modern fashion occupies a special position. This thing can be made of various materials, have any color and texture. And also the number of tiers can vary according to the preference of the woman. For example, a skirt made of narrow elements of different shades with the addition of lace inserts looks great. Of course, the more details a tiered skirt has, the more fun the assembly process becomes.
About model
The special charm of this cut is that it creates the effect of a gradual and smooth expansion down, combined with tight hips. This is the main reason why quite often women choose dresses with a tiered skirt for an evening out. It is impossible not to mention young fashionistas, for whom skirts made of multi-colored rustling materials immediately become their favorite.
Sewing a product from several tiers is possible even for those who have never done this in their lives. Cutting a multi-tiered skirt consists of cutting rectangular strips. The length and width of theseelements are predetermined. By the way, this step can be called the most difficult in the preparation process. So, let's move on to the analysis.
Sewing workshop
The step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful and stylish skirt will be described below. This model is incredibly easy to sew and the pattern is also simple.
To make a tiered skirt, you will need the following:
- A piece of fabric from 1.5 to 2.8 meters, depending on the width of the piece. You can take any material, the main thing is that it be soft.
- Threads that match the color.
- Dense threads.
- Sewing machine.
Measuring parameters
To draw up a pattern, you need to take measurements from body parts:
- Waist. Measurement is taken around the narrowest part, just below the navel.
- Hip circumference. The most prominent part of the buttocks is measured, approximately 20 cm below the waist.
- Estimated skirt length. You need to measure the distance from the waist line to the point where the skirt will end. If, for example, you want to sew a tiered skirt to the floor, then it will be located where the foot ends. Remember that it will take a few centimeters to turn the bottom.
The pattern of this skirt model is a regular block pattern. The drawing can be applied directly to the material. But before doing this, you need to decide on the size of the panels. This will also help you calculate the correct amount of fabric.
Advice! If you want to sew a tiered skirt with fabricdrawing, it is recommended to choose the option where the image is located along the length. That is, it is necessary that the edge of the fabric runs along the top and bottom of the pattern or pattern. In this case, you do not have to sew tiers from pieces. The pattern will also be built a little differently. In addition, when choosing a canvas with an image, you should think in advance with what to wear a tiered skirt. Then she will definitely not gather dust in the closet.
Building a pattern
The first thing to do is measure your hips and round the result to the nearest whole number. Parameter A=hips plus 5 centimeters and halved.
To understand what the height of each tier should be, you need to divide the desired length of the skirt by the number of expected elements. This will be parameter 2. For example, a sample of a tiered skirt from Victoria's Secret has a length of 53.5 centimeters and three tiers. Based on this data, B=(1/3skirt length) is calculated, add 6.5 centimeters.
Sample:
- Size - 42nd European.
- Hip circumference - 96.5 cm.
- Product length - 53.5 cm.
- Tiers - 19.5 cm.
From here we get: a \u003d 51 cm, b \u003d 24 cm. Do not forget that the final results are allowed to be rounded. We are building a blueprint for a skirt, not a motor.
Determine in which direction the pattern or image is located: from top to bottom or along the shared thread.
To make the skirt fluffy, you need to make small assemblies (by the way, if you need a very fluffy product, then a multi-tiered skirt made oftulle will just turn out like this). To do this, a small amount of fabric is added to the length of the tier, most often the assemblies are performed in a ratio of 2: 1. If the material for the product is chosen very thin, then the proportion can be changed upwards.
Ingredients
Each tier should consist of two parts: front and back. Start building a pattern on the fabric (along or across, depending on the pattern). As data, use the AB parameters calculated earlier. The result should be several elements of the future skirt:
- First tier - 1 piece front and back.
- Second tier - 2 front and back pieces.
- Third tier - 3 pieces front and back.
Sewing skirts
Don't know how to sew a tiered skirt? The sewing process consists of several steps:
- Sew along the short edge between each other two strips of five centimeters. You should get a cord for a tie. Bend the piece along the long edge and iron. Unfold the fold and fold inward 6 mm on each side. Fold the fold. Run the outer seam along all folded edges. Tie the ends of the string in a knot.
- Attach the details of each tier to each other with the outside and sew on the sides. Do not forget to leave a few centimeters for allowances. Overlock or any other method (for example, scalloped scissors) process the edges so that the threads do not spill. Iron the seams. The result should be three circles -this is the basis of each tier. You can have as many tiers as you want, we took three as an example.
- On the bottom edge of the last element, make a double narrow hem, about 1 cm, iron and sew.
- From the top edge of the first tier, fold inward about three centimeters and iron. This is the space where the elastic will later be inserted. Turn the raw edge 6-8 mm under and sew in the round. At the same time, you need to retreat 2.5 centimeters from the folded edge.
- Put the second and third tiers of the skirt outward. Change the thread in the sewing machine to non-breaking thread and turn on the function of the zigzag stitch with a large step. Round the top of each tier.
- Take the bottom part and carefully pull the ends of the thread out of the twisted seam, thus creating folds in the fabric. When the length of this tier is equal to the size of the bottom edge of the second element, tie the ends of the elongated thread together. Distribute the folds around the perimeter evenly. If there is no machine and strong threads at hand, then you can make assemblies by manually processing the edge with a thick thread.
- Turn the middle tier inside out and bring its bottom edge together with the top of the last tier (where the pleats are) by folding them together, outer sides facing each other. Sew these two elements by hand along the line that is located under the zigzag seam. Turn the middle part inside out and straighten the wrinkles if necessary. Sew on the sewing machine the line where you previously outlined by hand. Pull out a strong thread, pulling the fabric inassembly.
- Repeat the sixth and seventh steps to connect the top tier to the middle tier.
- Overlock all gathered seams.
- Punch a small 2-2.5 cm hole on the outside where the elastic will be inserted. You can make it a device for ripping seams.
- Pass the elastic or string through the hole. Done!
This simple pattern allows you to sew a long tiered skirt: short, medium length, maxi. Experiment and treat yourself to new clothes!
Girls' tiered skirt
This cute item in a little girl's wardrobe could become a favorite. A tiered skirt for a girl fits the figure perfectly and looks elegant. And most importantly, it is very easy to sew. Do you want to learn how to make this thing yourself? Let's get started then.
You will need the material you like (cotton, satin, jersey). In addition, a multi-tiered skirt made of tulle and other shape-retaining fabrics looks great. But do not use heavy and too dense fabrics.
Fabric calculation
Material consumption depends on the size of the skirt you want to end up with. For example, for a girl aged 4-5 years, about 1 meter of canvas will be required.
Width
In order to calculate the width of the product, measure the child's waist at the point where the skirt will begin. If you decide to make a skirt with a low fit, then you should measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe hips. And for the skirt you will need an elastic band, its length should bethe same as the waist, plus 3-4 cm for overlap. The width of the connecting elements is calculated by multiplying the waist parameters by one and a half centimeters. The width of the folds is multiplied by two centimeters.
Product length
Determine in advance how long your skirt will be: a few centimeters above the knee or, on the contrary, a little lower? Measure from the waist line to the point where the hem of the skirt will be. After that, you can do your little mathematical calculations.
In addition, you need to understand how many frills and folds you want to make and how fluffy they should be. When thinking over the product, keep in mind that the belt will add extra length to the skirt.
Diy tiered skirt
The product manufacturing process consists of several simple steps:
- Start by cutting out all the strips. You will need one connector and one frill for the first tier. If the material is narrower than you want, you can sew a couple of strips together to make one single piece.
- After you cut out all the strips, fold each connecting element in half and baste the ends on the right side at a distance of 1-2 cm from the edge. After that, work the edges with a zigzag seam using an overlock or leave it as it is. It is still recommended to process the edges, this is a guarantee that the skirt will not tear over time and will not bloom from wear and washing. Postponeaside the finished parts and get to work with the ruffles.
- Determine how you will finish the edges of the frills. If you have a sewing machine, then sew them on it. This will make the product even lighter and more airy, besides, such processing looks pretty nice. If you do not have an overlocker, then you should not worry too much. You can get out of the situation in a simple way - bend the edge 1 cm inward, iron and sew this bend.
- After all the edges are finished, assemble each of the strips to form a frill. As a result, they should be the same length as the connectors.
- Next, collect the ruffles by tightening the thread. Align each part along the length of the connecting part, attach to each other, pin with pins and sew. You should start from the last tier. Finish the bottom edge with a zigzag.
- Now you have three finished tiers that need to be connected together. Iron all seams with a steam iron.
- The last tier should consist of two elements, and all the rest - of three. Therefore, before attaching the last row to the middle one, they must be sewn together. Finish the edges with a zigzag stitch and steam off.
- Do the same steps for all other tiers.
- Let's move on to the last part - making a belt for a skirt. Take a wide elastic band and fix it at the top edge of the product. It should already be processed. Measure the desired width and fold the fabric inward, leaving a small margin. Iron wellthis area. Sew the waistband on the machine, remembering to leave a gap for threading the elastic.
- Make sure the elastic is not twisted inside the waistband and sew the ends together. It remains to sew up the gap, and the skirt is ready!
