Skirt

Knee-length skirts are our recommended choice for plus-sized women. They provide a casual, airy look and show off the legs without exposing your thighs. Mini-skirts are suitable for those who are confident in showing off their thighs. How should an overweight person wear a skirt? For skirts or dresses, look for pencil, a-line, or fit-and-flare […]

Maxi skirts look really chic and give a soft feminine vibe to any outfit. However, if you are a big girl or have a really curvy and luscious body and are in a dilemma if these skirts would suit you or not, fret not. Today, I am back with a post on “Ways to style […]

Light blue looks amazing with red, gray, brown, orange, pink, white, and yellow. How do you match a light blue skirt? A black tank and a light blue skirt are the ideal way to introduce extra cool into your day-to-day off-duty arsenal. Black leather lace-up flat boots will add a dash of sultry class to […]

Similar to how you measured the waist, measure the hips from one end to the other as well. Skirt Length – The skirt length is basically how long you want your skirt to be. Place the tip of the measure in the middle of the waist, and drag it till the end of the skirt. […]

And while a DIY hem on this item is almost impossible, a professional can press the pleats out, shorten the skirt, and redo each pleat with an iron. Can you make a pleated skirt shorter? Gently apply heat onto the damp cloth with an iron, pressing the fabric for a few seconds before lifting and […]

US Skirt Size Chart US SIZE WAIST INCHES Hips INCHES 10 (M) 29-30 39-41 12 (L) 31-32 41-43 14 (L) 33-34 43-44 16 (XL) 34-36 44-45 What is a size 10 waist in inches? ″ 28″Hitched’s Women’s Dress Size Guide Size Bust Waist 10 35″ 28″ 88cm 70cm 12 37″ 28″ 93cm 75cm What size […]

You will need: fabric – roughly 3 times the length of your waistline measurement by however long you want your skirt, with enough leftover to make a waistband. an invisible zip. hook & eye or snaps to fasten. How much should I add to a gathered skirt? Measure your waist or your hips, depending on […]

To keep a fully pleated skirt looking sharp, lay it flat or fold in half lengthwise, between dry cleaner bags toward the bottom of your bag. If you have an accordion pleat on a dress, go to your local dry cleaner and ask for a few of the plastic clips they use on men’s shirts. […]

Ironing is not recommended for most pleated skirts, as wrong ironing techniques could ruin the pleats very easily. If you have to iron it, do it on the lowest heat setting to minimise damaging the pleats. If possible, try using a low-setting steam to go over the pleats instead. Can I use a steamer on […]

Using a pressing cloth between the faceplate of the iron and the skirt, place the iron at the top of the pleat and press at the correct temperature for the fabric. Pick up the iron and set it down again farther down the pleat. Never drag the iron across the fabric. Pleats can pucker and […]

First, detach the waistband from the circle skirt by loosening the seams. Next, you fold back your circle skirt into its triangular form or square form. If you are using a pattern, fold it back to the placing of the design. Mark out the new measurements for the waist, and then trim the circumference a […]

You can make an elastic waist skirt bigger super easily. All you have to do is remove the old elastic and insert a longer piece of elastic, which will provide more stretch in the waist! How do you loosen a skirt waistband? To do this, poke the blade of the seam ripper into the stitches […]

While this task can be done successfully, hemming a pleated school skirt or kilt has the potential to become a difficult task due to the forced folds of the fabric. If you have a moderate amount of sewing skill and experience, you can take a pleated school skirt or kilt to new heights. How do […]

Stiffer tulle fabric is often used to make petticoats or crinolines to create a poofy shape in a dress made of cotton, satin or other fabric. While a tulle skirt will be poofy all over, a crinoline allows you to create a silhouette that is fuller at the hem without adding bulk at the waist […]

Draw a straight line from I to G (the Back Skirt side seam guide), and mark the halfway point. At the half-way point, measure out 3/16″, towards the D line, at right angles to the I~G line and mark the point K. How long should darts be on a skirt? Skirt back hipline darts should […]

For pleated skirt first iron well on the pleats the way they should be at the time of wearing. Then fold almost half inch from the lower end along the circumference. Iron on it firmly. Again fold it to the length you want to maintain and then hem it. How do you make a pleated […]

Anyway, skirts are a great place to start if you’re learning how to sew – some skirts only require two or three straight lines of stitching and a bit of elastic. Even if you’re not a beginner, skirts are fun to make. Because they come together fairly quickly (sometimes in less than an hour!) How […]

You can alter a skirt to make it smaller in many different ways, including sewing the skirt or tightening its waistband with elastic. It’s much easier to make a garment smaller than to make it larger! Any tailor or seamstress could alter a skirt to make it a size or two smaller with little effort. […]

Hemming Pants, Skirts, or Dresses: Hemming costs between $10 and $45. Note that linings and pleats add more to the cost of hemming a skirt. How much does it cost to alter the waist of a skirt? Take in or let out waistband of pants or skirt: $14-$20. Nip in fabric around hips on pant, […]

We recommend medium to heavy weight woven fabrics for the Ultimate Pencil Skirt. Medium weight wools and tartans work wonderfully, as does stretch cotton or cotton sateen. Anything with a little bit of stretch (around 3%) will make wearing your skirt extra comfortable! What type of fabric is best for skirts? Materials such as linen, […]