Feminine creations of high fashion specialists include palazzo pants, which create the impression of something unique, elegant, and airy. The model of these pants has a prehistory. And as an unusual item of women's wardrobe, it requires a special attitude to itself with the rules and approach to combining. You can sew the pants yourself, and how to sew palazzo pants will be discussed in this article.
- Features of wide trousers and palazzo skirts
- Fabrics used to make palazzos
- Necessary materials
- Palazzo pattern: construction and ready-made options for trousers and skirts
- We sew a palazzo with our own hands
- Trousers
- Skirt
- How to wear palazzo for plus size women
- Choosing shoes
- Choosing accessories
- For thin and short women
Features of wide trousers and palazzo skirts
What do palazzo pants look like? If we present a modern interpretation of the model, we can say that it is presented by universal wide trousers, the cut of which is similar to a long flowing skirt. They are considered to be created by Coco Chanel, who was the first to demonstrate wide trousers in her beachwear collection in the 30s of the last century. The designer suggested wearing this style for walks and during sea cruises. The new palazzo fashion immediately found admirers among American actresses (Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, etc.), who wore palazzo both as everyday wear and as an evening outfit. Over time, the popularity of "airy trousers" subsided. However, the wheel of fashion history made another turn, and the exquisite collection of Emilio Pucci in 1961 was marked by a bright event - the triumphant return of palazzo trousers. The correct selection of palazzo pants, which suit girls with different body types, makes it possible to highlight advantages and hide disadvantages.
Features that make the model special:
- high waist;
- wide cut of trousers with maximum width along the entire length (waist-bottom, sometimes, as an exception, from the middle of the thigh).
Additional information! Culottes (with a shortened version) are similar in structure to palazzo pants, which is misleading.
Fabrics used to make palazzos
"Flying" trousers are divided into two categories depending on the time of wearing. The following fabrics are used for sewing summer models:
- cotton;
- atlas;
- chiffon;
- thin knitwear (denim);
- lace fabric;
- flax.
Options intended for wear in lower temperatures are made from the following fabrics:
- cashmere;
- semi-wool;
- tweed, etc.
When choosing fabrics, the emphasis is on their softness, because they should create the impression of a flying image.
The color palette is not limited by designers. Preference is given to monochromatic options: white, yellow, black, green, soft coffee.
Printed fabrics with geometric and ethnic motifs, but with a vertical stripe, are also popular. Palazzo with animalistic and floral patterns, where the color palette changes in color saturation, are interesting. The use of printed fabrics is typical for summer models, and plain ones for winter ones.
Please note! When purchasing fabric for sewing palazzo trousers, you need to take into account the features of your figure.
Necessary materials
The process of preparation for sewing the product must be approached responsibly. The materials that must be available are presented:
- fabric for sewing;
- with scissors;
- safety pins;
- with a ruler;
- sewing meter;
- with a pencil pin (a piece of chalk);
- with a needle;
- sewing machine;
- with an elastic band (for strengthening);
- with an awl.
Palazzo pattern: construction and ready-made options for trousers and skirts
To make a pattern correctly, you should use trousers or jeans of the appropriate size, which are part of your wardrobe and are comfortable to wear, and also use them as a basis for creating a model.
The description of the sewing steps is as follows.
- The fabric intended for sewing palazzo pants is placed on a horizontal surface. Since there is no pattern drawing, the existing trousers should be laid out on the fabric, folding them taking into account the side seam.
- The outline is made, but the side seam marking is shifted to the side by about 6 cm, taking into account the volume of the trousers - even more. With the design of the front part, the reserve is up to 3 cm.
- The bottom of the product is also outlined with a margin, with the help of which the length of the constructed trousers can be adjusted. A margin (up to 2 cm) for the allowance is necessarily left.
- Using a sewing tape measure, measure the waist and the required fit of the trousers.
- A pencil pin is used to transfer the measurements to the existing fabric. Since the product is "flowing", it is necessary to add centimeters when planning the fit (about 2 cm).
- The flared shape is achieved by cutting the parts before the darts are made, their opening is closed at the top, but not at the bottom, due to which the required width of the product is achieved.
After the work is done, you can start sewing palazzo pants.
The pattern for a palazzo skirt is easy to make and is made in the shape of a half-sun (to form flounces).
We sew a palazzo with our own hands
There are several options to consider.
Trousers
If you need to sew a palazzo yourself (there is no pattern), having prepared the pattern pieces, you should do the following:
- A neat hem is made on the trousers, taking into account the line along which the seam will be stitched, and the fabric is secured with safety pins.
- The bottom is stitched, while the alignment of the side and bottom seams is controlled. (Bending the fabric, pinning, applying a zigzag stitch).
- The connection of both central parts of the palazzo.
- After stitching, all seams and folds need to be connected.
- The belt is being made. The elastic tension is medium.
As you can see, sewing a palazzo, following the step-by-step instructions, will not be difficult.
Important! It is better to sew seams using zigzag stitches.
Skirt
The palazzo skirt is fastened, sewn on, can be combined with a trouser product, along the darts seams, the trousers are already ready (there was no pattern). Or along the partially combined side seams. It is better to adjust this process when trying on the product. Summer versions of skirts are worn without trousers.
How to wear palazzo for plus size women
To wear such clothes you need to complement them with the right accessories.
Choosing shoes
Palazzo pants have a wonderful feature - they can create the appearance of lengthening the lower part of the body, visually the woman's legs seem longer. Designers recommend wearing high-heeled shoes with palazzo pants. At the same time, the length of the wide version should be such that the shoes are practically invisible.
Choosing accessories
There are no differences of opinion about what accessories to combine with palazzo trousers. But no one denies the existence of rules of assembly based on the theses: silhouette and occasion, according to which the image is created accordingly.
For tall owners of wide trousers, the top of the set can be tight or loose, shoes are also not of great importance. For example, a daytime promenade is convenient to make, wearing a set of a loose shirt and palazzo, sandals with a flat sole, a straw fedora. Wide galoshes, a tunic and sandals with a high heel look beautiful. The set can be complemented with loose massive jewelry.
If a woman's height is up to 165 cm, semi-fitted T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, shirts, tunics, blouses tucked in with a belt will go with the palazzo. Cold weather - a coat, jacket or trench coat, clothes with a rigid fit and a straight cut are acceptable. Shoes with a high wedge will go with them. As a rule, if one of the items in the set has a print, the second should be plain and reflect the shade of the fabric with the pattern.
Important! When choosing handbags, it is better to choose small sizes, like a miniature clutch. In the cool season, a light, not bulky scarf around the neck is welcome.
For thin and short women
Palazzo pants were created for tall women, but during the transformation of the model, changes were made: to create the image of a shorter woman or with specific features of the figure (for example, voluminous hips), the presence of a vertical stripe is visible in the set. It is not necessary for the pants to be vertically striped, a repeating element in the print or a solid color fabric. Solid color sets made of satin and cotton will look best.
Palazzo pants and a skirt occupy a worthy place in the wardrobe of fashionistas. The ability to transform, correct the presence of shortcomings, emphasize the existing advantages - make the sets popular and stylish. Palazzo, combined with other details of the image, focusing on simplicity and minimalist elements, contributes to the magnificent appearance of its owner, creating an image with an exquisite aura of femininity.
