Long skirt is a winning element of the wardrobe of every girl. It will cut out all the figure flaws and emphasizes dignity, but also give the image of elegance and sophistication. Skirts are always in fashion and remains one of the most beloved and popular items of clothing every fashionista.

This style of skirt is very convenient in everyday life, and can give the image of sophistication when going to a gala event. The skirt can remain the same, and the upper part of the garment to change, giving your outfit a uniqueness. This is a very practical item of clothing, which you can sew yourself, very quickly.

You can now breathe a sigh of relief, because the pattern for this skirt we do not need. Our skirt is elastic, which is very practical and convenient – especially when after a hearty dinner, you decide to stroll the city at night. For independent tailoring of the skirt to the floor we need:

1. Fabric.
2. Gum.
3. Meter.
4. A piece of soap or chalk.
5. A sharp pair of scissors.
6. Sewing machine.
7. And, of course, thread with needles.

Before you go to shop for purchasing the fabric, you need to take the necessary measurements in order to determine the amount of the desired material. You can take a meter and take three basic measurements:

1. The circumference of the waist.
2. Length of the desired skirt.
3. The circumference of the hips at the most prominent places.

When buying fabric, you should know that most fabric width is 150 cm, but it is also and 140 and even 120 inches.

Pay attention:

1. If the circumference of your hips is less than 100 centimeters, you will need the fabric, one length, and also plus allowances on the waistband and on the filing of a bottom.

2. In that case, if the girth of your hips more than 110 cm, you need to buy fabric two lengths plus allowances, as well as for filing down.

As for elastic for skirts – you can purchase a wide or even very wide elastic band - these types of bands will tightly clasp your waist and make it visually slimmer. You can buy thin rubber – it all depends on your taste and the weight of tissue. Allowance for belt depends on the width of the chosen bands, and plus three inches for ACC.

After everything is bought and prepared, the question arises – "How to sew myself a skirt in the floor?". You can now begin the process of tailoring an elegant skirt in floor:

1. First you need to sew the fabric along the entire length of the side seam. Then the seam must be carefully smooth out with an iron.

2. Now go to our belt – elastic band. Now you need to gently bend the top edge of the skirt inwards by the width of the elastic and baste. Now take the waistband and make sure it moves freely enough. Now you need to stitch the belt in a circle, but don't forget to leave a small hole in order to then draw the rubber band.

3. Now you need to drag the elastic band using pins. The elastic should fit snugly enough and in any case not to hang on your waist for the elastic band to fix. But in any case do not tie the ends, and gently put one on the other and sew by hand or stitch on the sewing machine.

4. Now you can safely try this skirt! Look closely at the skirt length, if it does not suit you – evenly bend and prostrochite. No need to tuck a lot of fabric from the bottom, especially the flowy kinds of fabrics.

That's all elegant floor-length skirt with their own hands – ready! There are also some important tips for self-tailoring skirts of chiffon. Basically, the principle is the same, but there is some nuance chiffon is thin and translucent fabric. In order to feel comfortable and memorable in the chiffon skirt – just need to make a good petticoat. You will need to choose the fabric used in the tone chiffon. The length of the skirt depends entirely on your choice and taste, but the width should be equal to the hip measurement plus two inches.It is also desirable to make the cut, which will add sexuality to your image and will make the walk more comfortable.

Now you know all about how to sew myself an elegant skirt in floor. There is nothing complicated and also to stitch it in one evening. And in order to make your skirt unique and elegant – use a variety of accessories.