It is difficult to call the boho style a tribute to fickle and unstable fashion. Rather, on the contrary, it has firmly occupied its niche in the wardrobe of freedom-loving bright personalities who value comfort and spontaneity. It is always beyond time and fashion trends.
Sewing order
A boho skirt made by yourself, patterns and design technologies are simple and require a minimum of time. To do this, you need to know the distinctive features of the style itself and the order of sewing this product.
About style
The name came to us from France. The word bohemiens means people from Bohemia - Czech gypsies, nomadic artists.
Interesting fact! The word "bohemian" is derived from this definition of gypsy nomads. It is used to characterize creative and extraordinary people of art, as well as gypsies, who are free in their outlook on life.
The boho style, or bohemian chic, has the following features:
- Texture of the product;
- Multilayered;
- Bright fabrics, prints and patterns, including folk ones;
- An abundance of details - pleats, flounces, ruffles, fringe, lace, inserts, accessories.
But the most important feature of the boho style is the ability to combine the incompatible in the traditional understanding of fashion. It is as close as possible to real folk life.
Is it possible to sew such a skirt yourself?
Boho skirts are more suitable than any other for sewing at home. After all, hand-made items are inherent in wardrobe elements in bohemian chic. Most often, they are sewn in maxi length (to the floor), but they can also be made in midi length - just below the knee or to the ankle.
What to sew from
The material is selected based on the season for which the item is made. It is no secret that they can be worn in cold weather.
A skirt for winter is usually made of thick materials - wool, corduroy, jacquard. It will keep you warm no worse than trousers.
Summer options are made from lightweight fabrics such as chiffon, cotton, satin, and linen.
To make a boho skirt pattern, you don't necessarily need to buy a separate fabric. Often, craftsmen simply use ready-made fabrics, denim, corduroy, and cotton items for alteration.
Additionally, you can use vintage leather inserts, lace braid, beading, and stone decor. However, here you need to focus on the chosen main ornament. If the fabric is full of bright colors and prints, then you should not overload the skirt with additional elements. Despite the fact that the message of boho chic to the masses is freedom from the classic foundations of fashion and generally accepted rules, the strength of such images is in the harmony of details. Carelessness of style does not mean a lack of taste and a sense of proportion in decoration. Going "to the other side" of the balance can ruin even the most carefully thought-out look.
Sew a skirt for plus size women
The uniqueness of this type of skirts is that absolutely all women can wear them - both slim and plump. The main thing is to choose the style "for yourself". Correctly chosen color and pattern can visually slim and stretch the silhouette, hiding figure flaws. For plump girls, it is recommended to choose maxi length lightweight plain fabrics. Or with a pattern that does not violate the proportions of the figure, visually stretching it.
DIY boho skirt patterns for plus size women are no different from standard patterns for slim girls.
If you want to learn how to create products yourself, it is recommended to start with the easiest style to make - a tablecloth skirt.
Tablecloth skirt
There is no generally accepted standard for sewing this style. The entire pattern consists of a square with rectangles drawn around the perimeter.
You will need: a piece of fabric, a measuring tape, scissors, an elastic band, thread, and needles.
Step by step plan:
- Measure the length of the product according to the following principle: the distance from the waist line to the floor is equal to the distance from the waist on the drawing (the center of the circle) to the corner of the square.
- Draw a square using the obtained measurement. The side of the square is equal to the length from the waist to the floor.
- The diameter of the circumference is equal to a quarter of the waist circumference + 2.5 cm.
- In order to draw rectangles, you need to draw the same square on the fabric with larger proportions.
- Cut out the square according to the diagram.
- Cut out the waist as follows: fold the square in four, attach a circle with the required proportions previously drawn on a sheet of paper.
- Finish the waist by hemming the edges and inserting elastic.
- Cut out rectangles and sew each one to its side of the square.
If desired, the product can be additionally decorated with elements.
Wrap skirt
The highlight of this style is the ability to adjust the scent line.
You will need: fabric, preferably chiffon, scissors, thread, needles.
Step by step plan:
- Take only one measurement - the length of the product from the waist to the floor. The width will be adjusted with the help of ties, so you can choose any.
- The belt is made 1 m 70 cm long. The width is about 10 cm. Fold the belt in half lengthwise and sew. Attach with threads to the waist.
- Next, all that remains is to shape the hem by stitching the edges.
Ready!
Tiered Boho Skirt Pattern
At first glance, it may seem difficult to sew a boho skirt with frills. The multi-tiered skirt is made in the style of the lush romantic dresses of the young ladies of the 19th century.
In practice, even non-professionals can make it with their own hands.
You will need: fabric, preferably cotton or linen, but denim will do, scissors, thread, needles, lace for frills, elastic.
Step-by-step algorithm:
- Take measurements of waist circumference and length to hem.
- Draw several circles - future tiers.
- Sew the lace directly onto the tiers.
- Place the pieces together and sew.
- Shape the waistline by hemming the edge and inserting elastic.
- Finish the hem by stitching the edge of the skirt.
The tiered boho skirt is ready.
Adviсe
- If you are making such a product for the first time, it is better to gain experience on simple, pliable fabrics such as cotton, linen, etc. Silk and chiffon are more capricious materials, and the craftsman needs to “get the hang of it” before working with them.
- Try to combine the incompatible, don't be afraid of different textures and patterns. This is the meaning of the boho style. Simplicity with a bit of pretentiousness, carelessness with elegance. But there should be a moderate contrast.
- Boho skirts are popular among plus-size ladies. Soft skirt silhouettes soften figures, making them more feminine. But overly fluffy skirts, with an abundance of ruffles, frills and flounces can create the opposite effect and make the figure more massive. The master needs to know these nuances and observe the golden mean in design.
The Bohemian chic look combines such items with loose-fitting blouses, denim jackets, vests, boho boots or Cossack boots, espadrilles, summer sandals with or without a low heel. The look is complemented with handmade accessories - bracelets, massive beads, earrings, a scarf, a shawl, a leather belt, a hat.
