How to Sew a Trumpet Skirt
Trumpet skirts are the perfect way to add a little femininity to your wardrobe. Tight fitting in the hips and flaring out past the knees, they can make a beautiful silhouette. Because of its intricate shape, a trumpet skirt may seem difficult to make. However, it's a rather simple process as long as you take it one step at a time. With common sewing materials and basic sewing skills, you will be able to make your own inexpensive trumpet skirt that you can personalize as much as you want.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Elastic
- Hand sewing needle
Instructions
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Measure the circumference of your hips and add 6 inches. Divide this number by 6. For instance, if your hips are 36 inches, 36+6=42 and 42/6=7.
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Cut out six panels of fabric that are each 1 yard long and as wide as the number of inches you got from step 1.
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Sew each of the panels together, one after the other, stopping 12 inches from the bottom of the fabric on each panel.
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Cut out six triangles of fabric that are each 12 inches long on each side. Sew two sides of a triangle into each of the openings you left at the bottom of the fabric panels. You should now have a piece of material that is straight at the top and flares out at the bottom.
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Sew the two sides of the skirt material together to form a sort of tube, with the flare at the bottom. Hem the bottom of the skirt.
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Hem the waist of the skirt, leaving a 1 inch opening. Cut a piece of elastic that is just long enough to fit around your waist.
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Thread the elastic through the waistband, using the 1 inch opening. Gather the fabric as needed. Hand sew the two ends of the elastic together and hand sew the 1 inch opening closed.
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