The pencil skirt, also known as the pencil skirt, is a design classic, present in the fashion world for decades. It is a garment that fits well with any body type and is a must have in your wardrobe. The pencil skirt is a garment suitable for different occasions: for work, school, for formal occasions, but also for a simple relaxing walk. Making the pencil skirt with your own hands will be an easy and fun experience.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Prepare the Material
Step 1. Go to your local tailor or to a fabric shop
Before you start making your skirt, you'll need some basic sewing tools and fabric. Here is a list of things you will need:
- About a meter of fabric
- Sewing machine or thread and sewing needles
- Hinge
- Fabric scissors
- Ruler
- Tape measure
- Pattern / Sheet
- Pencil
Step 2. Measure yourself with the tape measure
The secret to making a perfect pencil skirt is to take the best measurements possible to ensure a good fit. The four main measurements you need are waist, hips, leg circumference and total length for the skirt.
- The best place to measure the waist is at the smallest part of the bust; # * As for the hips, take your measurements at the fullest part of your butt;
- Measure the circumference of your leg where you want your skirt to end. You decide if you want the skirt to reach above the knee or just below, as in the classic pencil skirt.
- Measure the length from the waist to where you want your skirt to end.
Step 3. Add a few inches to your measurements
While they need to be as accurate as possible, you will need to have a little extra space to account for seams and also to walk and sit comfortably. A pencil skirt will have three seams, each requiring an extra 2 cm, useful for the seam allowance. Also, you should add about 1 to 2 cm at the waist and between 5 and 7 cm at the hips.
Step 4. Decide what type of fabric to use
The choice of fabric is strictly personal. To make your skirt you can choose between cotton, wool, polyester or any other type of material you prefer. But make sure you know the washing instructions so you don't risk damaging your skirt.
Take a good look at the fabric you want to use, try to see when it is saggy. This way, you can get a better idea of what it will look like when you go to wear it
Part 2 of 2: Making the skirt
Step 1. Divide the measurements in half and mark on the pattern
This will help you shape your skirt. Cut the fabric into two equal pieces for the front and back. Keep the front intact and cut the back in the middle to halfway.
Use a pencil to mark the references and a ruler to place the measurements precisely
Step 2. Create an opening
For the back, you will need to create an opening, a slit, to allow your legs to move and walk. Then add about 3 cm to the edges of both sides of the opening. At the top of the extension made, make a 45 degree angle that you will cut out above and below.
Use a protractor to cut evenly
Step 3. Cut out following your measurements
Once you have all the measurements for the front and back, cut them out and use them to cut the fabric. Make sure you use sharp scissors, suitable for fabrics.
Step 4. Sew the back and front together
Turn the fabric inside out and sew about 2 cm inwards along the sides of the skirt.
Step 5. Hem the slit and edges
You can choose to tighten the top of the slit to the left or right when you start sewing the closure.
When you get to the top of the skirt, don't sew it completely to close it. Instead, baste the top where the zipper will go later with temporary seams to keep the fabric in place. Temporary seams can be easily removed at the appropriate time
Step 6. Add the zipper
Some pencil skirts fit best when they have one. Place the zipper in the middle of the back side of the skirt. Sew it all around until the seams are still tacked. Once the zipper is in place, you can remove the temporary seams.
Step 7. Hem the skirt
Flip the edge of the skirt about 2.50 cm inwards so that it is hidden, and sew the edge inside. Be careful not to sew the zipper opening and slit opening as well.
Step 8. Flip the skirt over to the right side
When you have finished sewing everything, take the liberty to make changes or adjustments if you feel it is necessary. It's easy to put on a skirt, but taking it off is more complicated. If you need more space, use a seam ripper to remove the seam lines and redo them by sewing them closer to the edge.
