How to sew a petticoat

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Steps
Method 1 of 2: Sewing the petticoat from scratch
Method 2 of 2: Sewing a petticoat using an old petticoat
Tips
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Sewing a petticoat from scratch
Sewing a petticoat using an old petticoat

To give clothes fashionable shapes, women have worn petticoats since the 1500s. They became especially popular in the 1950s when poodle skirts came into fashion. Today, fashion designers often use them as ordinary skirts, rather than as a piece of underwear. Knowing how to make a petticoat makes it easy for you to follow fashion. Since tulle and other mesh materials can scratch and be uncomfortable in contact with the skin, you can use an old slippery petticoat to lining your new petticoat, making your job easier. However, the article will cover the different methods of making a petticoat!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Sewing the petticoat from scratch

1 Take a measuring tape. You need to measure the distance from the waist to the point of the desired length of the skirt, as well as the circumference of the waist. The first measurement will determine the length of the skirt (for example, from the waist to the knee), and the second will allow you to calculate the width of the material (which will be assembled for assembly).
- Multiply your waist circumference by 2.5. This should be the width of the material for the skirt. Cut out a piece of fabric (tulle or crinoline) according to the available measurements (length and width).
  - For the purposes of this article, we will refer to tulle as the fabric used.
2 Connect the two ends. This will form the basic shape of the skirt. Since tulle is unpleasant to the touch, you will need to stitch the skirt seam on either side of it to prevent the fabric from scratching or irritating the skin when touched.
- Stitch the vertical seam of the skirt from the bottom up, leaving a hole for the skirt itself.
3 Sew the top of the skirt to gather at the waist. There are various ways to do this, you can use any. We will tell you about one thing:
- Take your buttonhole threads and sew with a zigzag stitch, creating a gather drawstring. To do this, you may need a special foot on your clipper. When you're done, the thread can be pulled out.
- Stitch from the inside out, as the material gathers more easily on the stitching from the inside.
4 Take the bodice. You need to take the tape as long as the girth of your waist plus 2.5-5 cm for an overlap. Place the pins at the middle and quarter points of the ribbon. Do the same for the tulle. This is necessary to distribute the gather evenly around the waist.
5 Pull off the zigzag thread. This will gather the tulle. Continue to pull the thread until the tulle gathers around your waist. Then align the pins and you're done!
- Pin the bodice around the perimeter of the tulle. Wrap a gathering thread over the last pin to keep it from unraveling when sewing.
  - Pin the tulle evenly to the corsage ribbon, as it will remain in this position after attaching.
6 Sew the bodice tape to the tulle with a zigzag stitch. Since tulle tears easily, it is wise to use a zigzag stitch. After sewing the entire perimeter, remove the pins. Double check that you have removed all the pins.
- If excess tulle sticks out above the ribbon, trim it off with scissors so it won't irritate your skin as much and won't come off.
7 Tape the other side of the bodice with a bias tape. This will help shape and strengthen the belt and also prevent the edge of the tulle from irritating your skin. When attaching a bias tape, watch how your materials fit.
- A straight stitch can be used here. Sew the bias tape along the top and bottom edges with a barely visible seam.
8 Sew a hook and loop to the opening of the skirt. This is why you did not sew the seam until the very end. After sewing on the hook and loop fastener, your skirt is ready!
- Regardless of the fastener you choose, the bodice and bias tape create a belt that is strong enough to withstand any fastener.
- If you need a frill on the skirt, use the same assembly method and attach a long, narrow strip of fabric underneath.

Method 2 of 2: Sewing a petticoat using an old petticoat

1 Take an old petticoat and a measuring tape. Measure the perimeter of your skirt at the widest part of your hips. Multiply the measurement by 2.5 and add 2.5 cm. This will be the width of the tulle or crinoline cut. It must be substantially wider than your waist for the assembly.
- Then measure the desired length of the skirt and divide it by 4. This will be the height of the first skirt strip (the height of the subsequent skirt strips will be calculated based on the height of this strip, which will be called "base"). The assembled skirt will be the length you need. Don't forget to add 1 inch (2.5 cm) of allowance.
- If you haven't noticed yet, in this case we will use an old petticoat as a base instead of making a skirt belt ourselves (this will be somewhat easier).
2 Open the fabric. Both tulle and crinoline will do. Tulle holds its shape better, but it also scratches and is unpleasant to the touch. In any case, you will have three pieces of varying widths from not very large to very large. Technical terms:
- The first strip has a base height and a calculated length.
- The second strip should be twice as high as the base strip.
- The third stripe should be three times the base height.
3 Sew all strips along the short ends. Use a seam allowance of 1.25 cm. You will have 3 closed rings of the same length around the perimeter and different heights.
- After completing this step, zigzag one side of each ring to prevent fraying. A zigzag is great for strengthening the edges and preventing fabric tearing.
4 Set the longest stitch on the sewing machine. Sew a straight stitch 6 mm from the raw edge of each ring.
- Insert the second line 6 mm from the first. Two stitches are stronger, more pleasing to the eye and easier to assemble.
5 Pull the threads on the right side to make the rings the same size as the old petticoat. What used to be 2.5 times larger should now be close to your parameters. You should get curvy assemblies!
6 Pin the tallest strip to your petticoat. Align the top seam of the strip with the bottom seam of your skirt. Sew on the strip with an allowance of 1.25 cm. You can use a straight stitch.
- Be sure to chop the parts together to ensure that the build is evenly attached. You don't want the skirt to be too fluffy in one place and completely flat in another.
7 Subtract 2.5 cm from the base strip height and pin the middle strip at this distance above the first stitching strip. For example, if your widest strip is 38 cm high, then it will protrude 10 cm from under the other strip. Sew on the second strip in the same way as the first.
- It is always easier to chop off the parts first, and this will ensure an even distribution of the assembly.
8 Pin the last strip at the same distance from the previous one as the first from the second. Then stitch it in the same way. Your petticoat is now ready. Now the old boring petticoat has become fluffy and will add volume to any dress.
- If the skirt is not fluffy enough for you, add another tier of gathers or a couple.

Tips

You should usually keep the top quarter of the skirt free of tulle so that it fits properly around the waist. If you don't plan on wearing the skirt underneath another outfit, add ruffles and a waist. Decorate everything with a cloth or leather belt.
Ruffles can be made narrower and more used to make the skirt more curvy.
If you want to wear a petticoat as an overskirt, then you can alternate the tulle break with cotton, polyester or knitwear. Any skirt fabric will do.
You can always combine the two methods to create a ruffled petticoat without using the old petticoat.
When thinking about the process of making a petticoat, consider embellishing it with embroidery, rhinestones, beads along the bottom seam.
To reduce the discomfort of tulle, you can make the bottom layer of the skirt from organza.