How to Make a Flared Skirt With Vertical Panels
Vertical panels added to a flared skirt can make a skirt seem like it is dancing as you walk. Though this type of skirt looks good on any body type, it can distract from heavy hips. Thus, it is a good option for full-figured shapes. For those who are thin, making a flared skirt slightly shorter can make a boyish figure appear to have more curves. Use large and bright prints to help balance out a flared skirt on a thin shape. For larger shapes, use a plain and small print.
Things You'll Need
- Purchased or downloaded skirt pattern
- 4 yards of thin fabric, such as cotton or linen
- Push pins
- Thread
- Sewing Machine
- Elastic, 1 inch wider than your waist
Instructions
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Lay the pattern pieces flat on the fabric and secure in place with push pins. Cut the fabric along the edges of the pattern pieces. Remove the push pins from the fabric.
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Set aside the triangular fabric pieces and the waistband. Pin together all of the rectangular shaped pieces and sew them together.
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Insert all of the triangle-shaped fabric pieces in between the rectangular pieces and sew them together.
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Fold the waistband in half and sew it to the top of the skirt, overlapping the ends.
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Insert elastic into the waistband. Sew along the overlapping ends, closing the seam.
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Hem the bottom of the skirt.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a .4-inch seam allowance.
References
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