The style of the 60s is complete freedom, energetic dances, new rhythms, rich colors in clothes. Feminine, fluffy and bright skirts of the last century are popular again. Having put on such a thing, it is unrealistic to go unnoticed. Fashionistas of the 60s most often sewed such skirts with their own hands.
To sew a skirt in the style of the 60s, you will need: main fabric, fabric for lining, a small zipper, one flat button, crayon, a centimeter tape, threads, scissors and needles for stitching.
First, pick up your base fabric. Always consider the fact that it should be softly draped and, of course, a rich shade. Satin, silk or satin and even modern synthetics are perfect for such products. For lining, mesh or tulle will work best.
Among dudes, polka dot fabric was very popular.
Cut the main fabric to the desired length, look at the length of the future skirt, multiplied by four. The amount of backing material should be approximately the same.
Before proceeding directly to sewing, take measurements. To do this, you need to measure the waist circumference and the length of the desired product. Make a pattern the same as for a sun or half sun skirt. Calculate the fabric accordingly. If you want to get a more fluffy skirt with one seam or no seam at all, make a cut in four lengths of the product. If the skirt should not be fluffy, it is enough to cut off a double length piece of fabric. It is important to take into account the width of the cut itself. It is quite possible that double length will be enough for full sun.
The pattern can be lined up directly on the fabric.
Next, lay the fabric in one layer on a flat surface. From the corner, measure a segment equal to the circumference of the waist, divided by 3. Then draw an arc. From the same corner, make a second arc. Its radius should be equal to the length of the product plus the radius of the waist measurement. Using the same principle, dig out three more similar details. Make similar patterns from tulle or mesh, but shorter by 4-5 cm in length. Also cut a strip from the lining material 4 times the length of the hem of the skirt 5 cm wide. Now cut out a rectangle for the belt, about 6-7 cm wide, and the length should be equal to the circumference of the waist. Be sure to leave a 5 cm (5 cm) allowance for the fastener.
Sew the sides of the skirt, leaving 15 cm space on one side for the hidden zipper. Sections can be processed with a zigzag seam. To avoid stretching the belt, place a large stitching along the waistline. In the same way, join the fabric backing pieces together, leaving 15 cm intact for the concealed zipper. Then sew in the zipper.
Sew the rectangles together to form a circle. Stitch around the top edge and pull off. Stitch the resulting skirt to the bottom of tulle or mesh. Place the wrong sides of the garments together and pin them at the waist.
Now you can start making the belt. Fold the waistband rectangle across and sew. Then turn out and sweep to the top of the future skirt. Tie together the waistband, top and lining and sew. You can also cut the cut with a zigzag stitch. From the side where the lock is, sew a button on the left on the belt. Make a loop on the right side and finish over the edges.
You can also use a rivet instead of a button.
It remains only to try on the skirt and align the edges. Fold the hem twice to the wrong side, sew and iron. The bottom, if desired, can be decorated with braid or lace.
