How to sew this skirt?

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Tue, 02/22/2011 - 22:17
Milady
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Hi

I am very interested in knowing how to sew the following skirt. Can you please give me some tips?

 

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Sun, 03/24/2024 - 14:10
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thebestsewingma...
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how to sew the skirt

 Here is a brief overview for sewing a basic skirt:

 
Materials:
- Skirt pattern or measurements
- Fabric
- Thread, zipper (optional), scissors, chalk, pins
 
Steps:
1. Prepare pattern pieces or take measurements
2. Cut out fabric pieces following pattern layout
3. Mark darts, zipper, etc on fabric 
4. Sew darts
5. Attach zipper if needed
6. Sew side seams 
7. Attach waistband
8. Hem bottom edge
9. Add closures like hook/eye
10. Press finished skirt
 
Key Tips:
- Transfer all markings carefully
- Finish seam allowances
- Baste if needed for precision
- Press throughout construction
 
Let me know if you need any part explained in more detail!

 

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Fri, 02/25/2011 - 19:20
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Nehzat
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Re: Combination knife and box pleated skirt

Dear Milady,

This skirt is basically a large circle with a circular hole in the middle.

The hole is positioned for the hemline of the skirt and the outer edge of the circle is pleated around the waist.

These pleats are a combination of box and knife pleats that are positioned on each other around the waist.

I find the skirt very beautiful as well.

To upgrade your skill level you can watch our video lessons.

Hope this helps,

Nehzat

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Thu, 03/10/2011 - 06:14
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Milady
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calculation

Thx so much for your tips, Nehzat! Im so glad that I found your website! It is indeed very helpful for beginners like me. How much cloth shall I cut for this skirt? Some friend told me I may need as much as 2 metres, giving the length of skirt will be 60cm.

 

 

 

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Sat, 08/03/2024 - 08:09
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hales72
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 To sew this skirt, start by cutting out your fabric pieces according to the pattern and then stitch the side seams together. Don't forget to hem the bottom and add a waistband or elastic for a perfect fit. https://austintrim.co/t-shirt-printing-in-austin/ Our printing service offers a variety of designs and customization options to make your special events stand out.

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Fri, 03/11/2011 - 19:51
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Nehzat
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Re: How much fabric

Dear Milady,

To sew a skirt like this with a length of about 60 cm, you will need to have a circle of fabric with a diameter of about 164 cm.

If your fabric is not this wide, you will need to join two pieces together. I recommend that the seams fall on the sides of the skirt. This way it will look much nicer.

If the width of your fabric is less than 164 cm, you will need to buy 2 X 164 cm to be able to sew the skirt with the seams falling at the sides. That is 328 cm based on my calculations.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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