Skirts with an asymmetric bottom line have been in fashion for several seasons, because they allow you to demonstrate the beauty of slender legs no worse than mini-skirts, give the image a special lightness and extravagance.
How to build a pattern
The basis of the cut of asymmetrical skirts is the usual flared sun or semi-sun. First, build a pattern for the base of the skirt. Measure your waist as well as your desired front and back length.
Divide the waist measurement by 6 for a sun cut or 3 for a half sun cut. On a piece of Whatman paper in the upper left corner, set aside the resulting number and draw an arc. From the resulting line, set aside the measurement of the length of the skirt in front and draw the second arc parallel to the first. The base pattern is ready.
Next, you need to model the bottom asymmetrical edge. On the left side of the pattern from the waistline, set aside the measurement of the length of the product at the back. Draw a smooth line that forms a line for the bottom of the product. Cut out a pattern.
Find the right fabric for your skirt. Light and airy fabrics such as chiffon, silk, lightweight knitwear are best suited. Fold the fabric 4 times, as if cutting a sun-cut skirt, right side in. Attach a pattern to the upper left corner, pin it with pins and circle it with tailor's chalk. Cut the detail, leaving an allowance of 0.5 cm along the waistline, and 1 cm along the bottom of the skirt.
Asymmetric skirt sewing technology
Nowadays, it is very fashionable when a wide elastic band is used as a belt. In addition, it is practical and greatly speeds up the work of sewing the product.
Overlock the top edge of the skirt. Cut off the required amount of tape. Attach it to the cut so that the seam is in the middle of the back. Sew to the cut along the waist line with a double stitch, slightly pulling the elastic. Stitch the cuts and overcast them together.
Try on an asymmetrical skirt. Refine the bottom line and the length of the train. Cut off the excess.
The hem can be hemmed in three ways. Overlock the cut. Fold it in 1 cm and press it down. Stitch 2 mm from the edge. This must be done very carefully and carefully so that the line is straight.
With the second method, bend the cut to the wrong side twice. Iron on. It is not necessary to chip off light fabrics, as traces of punctures with needles may remain. Sew the stitch 1mm from the fold, slightly stretching the fabric. Then iron the seam again.
To process the asymmetrical bottom in the third way, a bias tape will be needed to match the fabric or in a contrasting color. In addition to the practical purpose, it will also serve as a decorative element. Insert the cut into the bias tape and stitch 1mm from the edge.
