The balloon skirt is a very interesting and unusual model. The resemblance to the “cylinder” is given to it by folded edges and additional volume. That's why this skirt got its name. It is almost universal: it can serve as part of both business and casual attire. She can be worn on a romantic date, and even in the most solemn occasions.
You can combine a balloon skirt with a variety of things. The remaining details of the wardrobe are selected individually, depending on the case. Only one nuance should be taken into account: the design of the balloon skirt is such that it visually reduces the length of the legs. Therefore, fashion designers recommend shoes with high heels or wedge sandals.
One of a kind will be a self-sewn balloon skirt. The pattern for this model is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. It can be found on the Internet or in any sewing magazine. The main secret of the skirt is that the lining should be shorter than the main part.
We pay a lot of attention when sewing to the fabric, because it depends on it where you will put the new thing on - for a strict event or for more playful occasions.
After that, you will need to choose the style of the skirt to your liking. But any balloon skirt is sewn from several parts. Its upper part can be repeated by any needlewoman familiar with the terms “sun” or “half-sun”. And for those who have forgotten, we recall: the “sun” pattern is an ordinary circle, with a round neckline in the middle. It is cut out on fabric folded twice in front. The second option, respectively, is a semicircle, with a similar neckline. The central notch is calculated according to the formula: divide the half-waist at three and minus 1 cm for a better fit.
Choose any of these options, depending on whether you want a fluffy skirt or not. The main thing is to add 25-30 cm to the length of the desired skirt when cutting. The lower part, on the contrary, will be slightly shorter. Sewing it is even easier: it is a trapeze, that is, a straight, slightly flared skirt.
After the details of the upper and lower skirts are cut, cut them and grind the side seams. Pick up the hem of the upper part, sweep to the bottom and sew on the typewriter. It remains to connect the two parts and sew in the belt.
By the way, if you slightly top the upper and lower skirts relative to each other, you get an original and fashionable screw effect.
Make it easier right on yourself. We dress the lower skirt with the upper one attached to it, then raise the upper one to the level of the belt and twist it to the desired degree of displacement, fixing it with tailor pins. Our skirts will turn out soft tails, and it will only remain to be sewn. So the balloon skirt is ready. Photos will tell you how to decorate and originalize a new thing.
The top can be decorated with a wide belt or yoke. You can decorate to your liking: sequins, embroidery, lace, decorative flower, etc.
You can also experiment with fabrics: for example, make the upper part transparent so that the result looks simply stunning! In any case, a self-sewn balloon skirt is another reason to be proud of yourself.