The procedure for sewing a denim skirt yourself

Denim is a material that has long been considered a timeless classic. Denim fabric has always looked stylish and elegant. Many women have skirts made of this material in their wardrobe. But the figure changes, and it is often very difficult to part with a favorite thing that no longer fits. In such a situation, information on how to take in a denim skirt will come in handy.

What you need to take in a skirt at the waist

When you manage to lose a couple of extra pounds, the question of what to do with things that have become big arises. Knowing how to take in a skirt at the waist, you can continue to enjoy not only a beautiful figure, but also your favorite wardrobe accessory.

You can do the alteration yourself at home. But it is important to pay attention to the fact that the back seam is overlocked. If double stitching was used instead, it is recommended to take the product to a studio, as a professional sewing machine will be required.

To take in the waist of the garment, if the seam is finished with an overlock, you need to do the following:

1. First of all, the belt loop located in the middle of the waistband on the back is removed. The belt is threaded through it.
2. The belt is cut 10 centimeters to the left and right of the seam.
3. The seam needs to be unstitched from the bottom to the yoke, and the overlock needs to be removed from this area.
4. Basting stitches are made along the middle seam to adjust the product to the desired length.

Next, you need to try on the skirt; if the size is correct, you can stitch the seam on a sewing machine.

After cutting off the excess, the edges can be processed with a zigzag stitch, folded and the appearance of the front side restored. The belt is cut to the desired size on both sides of the cut, then sewn together. Then you need to attach it to the skirt and stitch with a face seam.

Materials

To work with materials you will need:

• threads;
• rubber;
• adhesive tape.

Essential tools for clothing repair

To repair denim items you will need to have on hand:

• a ruler and pencil to mark cutting lines;
• measuring tape;
• sewing machine with overlock;
• crayons;
• pins;
• iron.

Having all this and knowing the sequence of work, you can quickly sew a skirt yourself.

How to take in hips

The procedure for reducing the volume in the hips is similar to adjusting the product in the waist area. The main difference is that the work is aimed at suturing the seams on the side.

The step-by-step algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. The product is turned inside out and put on to mark the volume that needs to be reduced.
2. After applying the basting marks, the belt loops located next to each other are removed and the belt is unraveled.
3. The side seams are unraveled and new ones are basted.
4. The sides are stitched on a sewing machine, the edges are processed with an overlock, ironed. If there is a front side, it needs to be restored.

With the belt, work is carried out as follows: if there is a zipper on the side, it must be transferred to a new seam until the new belt is sewn on.

How to sew in the sides

It is not always possible to adjust a denim garment to size by reducing the waistband or increasing the darts. Often, it is necessary to take in the entire length to remove excess fabric on the sides.

It is recommended to partially remove excess fabric into the darts. This will help to avoid shifting the center to the sides. Otherwise, the skirt will look bad on the figure.

The adjustment procedure begins with a fitting, where new seams are marked. Then the work process looks like this:

1. The excess fabric should be evenly distributed on both sides and secured with pins.
2. The product is removed and a dotted line is drawn on the reverse side at the location of the chips.
3. The pins are removed.
4. It is important to check symmetry before you start basting.

The excess fabric is cut off, then the seams are processed. Finally, it remains to iron the skirt.

How to Shorten a Pleated Skirt

Often a beautiful skirt turns out to be too long. In such a situation, it may be necessary to shorten it. The greatest difficulties arise with a product in the shape of a sun or half-sun. To give the item the right size at home, you will need:

1. Mark the length of the product. To do this, it is recommended to put on shoes and look at yourself in the mirror. Having chosen the optimal length, you can make marks on this place, the fabric is secured with pins. Then the skirt should be removed, placed on the table and straightened.
2. The distance from the mark to the edge of the skirt is measured with a measuring tape. Next, you need to mark this distance with chalk along the entire hem. All the dotted lines are connected, forming a new hem line.
3. From the new line, you need to step down three centimeters. This will be the fabric reserve for the fold. The excess fabric is cut off, the cut is processed using an overlock or overlock line. Then the edge is steamed with an iron.
4. If the hem is very small, the chalk line may overlap the decorative line at the bottom of the garment. In this situation, first of all, you need to rip the line, then steam it, and then take measurements. When shortening a skirt with a slit, the line is ripped, the bottom is ironed. Then both parts are pinned together, and the hem lines are marked.

The bottom of the skirt is folded along the top line, then carefully secured with pins. Then the hem needs to be hemmed on a sewing machine.

Reducing volume without ripping

If the product needs to be reduced in the waist by only 1 size, the method without unpicking is ideal. The skirt is tried on, new lines for the seam are drawn, and they are stitched. If the seam is located in the center, then the excess fabric is removed in one seam, if on the sides, then in two.

For skirts with a belt, you can lay the seams directly on top of it. But it is important to correctly match the upper and lower lines. This is necessary to avoid distortions that will spoil the appearance of the product.

Useful tips

Beginners are advised to follow the advice of experienced seamstresses. They will help to sew the product correctly without spoiling the appearance. For those who doubt whether it is possible to sew a denim skirt at home on their own, the main tips are as follows:

• 90% of success in the suturing process depends on taking correct measurements.
• It is important not to hem the item without trying it on first. All the flaws can be corrected at the initial stage, when the seams are just basted.
• All seams should always be ironed well. Only in this case will the product have an ideal appearance. Ironing should be done through gauze or thin fabric, even if the iron has a steam function.

A competent approach and adherence to all recommendations of experienced seamstresses will help to give an updated look to your favorite product.