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This skirt is made using the same squares. Instead of layering the squares over each other, they are going to be cut into panels or petal shapes. Once you have cut out the circle for the waistband, cut the square into four sections from the middle of each side up to the centre. When completed you will have 8 sections. These sections will be sewn onto the casing for your waistband, using the same methods as above. The sections can be left open forming slits, sewn together part way or all the way. Making the Waistband or Circle The circumference of the circle should equal your waistband measurement. To calculate, divide the waistband measurement by pi or 3.14 to get the diameter of the circle. Divide the diameter by 2 to get the radius. Fold the square in half twice. From the corner fold, draw a curve from one edge to the other using the diameter measurement. Cut along this curve, open the square and you will have a circle with the desired circumference in the middle. If you want more fullness or gathers in your skirt, make the circle larger. If you are taller, you might want to use material that is 60 inches in width for added length.
Both of these skirts can be made using different coloured material. Example: the Handkerchief bottom skirt can be gold and the top purple. For the Petal, you can alternate one purple petal, then one gold petal. Good fabrics to use are: chiffon, silk, georgette, charmeause, dot sequin or glitter dot, satin and tissue lame. I don't recommend Velvet, brocade, heavy satin or any other stiff or weighty material, as they won't flow nicely. Indian Sari material is good for the petal skirt as well, but since the design is usually on the bottom of the material, you will have to make a paper pattern and cut on the petals individually rather than using a square. You will require approximately 2 ½ to 3 yards of material for these skirts. Simple Wrap Skirt For a simple wrap skirt, measure your hips plus three inches (for hip and buttocks coverage) or measure your fullest area and add an inch. Your fullest area is going to stretch the skirt and make it tight, so although your hips are smaller, you need to make the actual skirt larger. Darts will be added at the back and sides for a good fit and shape. Measure your hip to ankle or whatever your desired length is. Cut a large rectangle or square using these measurements. I suggest cutting the top on a slight curve so it will fit your hips better. If you want to shape the skirt (curved, v-shape, etc.), just fold in half width wise and cut desired shape at the bottom. Make sure you don't cut it too short. Cut two rectangles measuring approximately 10 inches in width and 20 inches in length. Sew these two pieces to the top or waistband ends of your skirt and use as ties. To keep the skirt securely closed at the waistband, add hooks to the top edges of the skirt. Use the ties more as decoration than to hold your skirt together.
Heavier materials can be used for this skirt, so satin, velvet and brocade could be used as well as chiffon, silks, etc. Sari and bordered materials are very good for this style of skirt. You will need about 1 to 1 ½ yards of material Happy sewing and have a wonderful Spring! | ||||||||||||||||||||
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