How to Sew a Flared Skirt

A flared skirt is a flowing skirt style named for the way the skirt spreads out as you move. You can either sew your own dress from commercially available fabric in a variety of colors, or color your own piece of fabric you use. Even if you have no sewing experience, you can still finish the skirt in about 1 hour.

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Prepare

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Prepare material,. Sewing a flare skirt is easy and you don’t even need a pattern. To sew a flare skirt you will need: ^{[1] X Research Source}

Piece of fabric from about 1 meter stretch material (color optional)
The dress fits your measurements
Drag
Pin
Sewing machine

Fold the fabric 4 times. Fold the fabric in half so that the width is equal. Then fold the fabric one more time so that the length is even. ^{[2] X Research Source}

If you choose a textured fabric, fold it so that the pattern is facing in.
Lay the fabric on a flat surface after folding.

Cut some fabric to make the back of the skirt. You will need two pieces of fabric for the back so you will need to cut a straight line a few centimeters from the small end of the fabric. Do not cut along the fold line. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Set the pieces of fabric aside.

Use another fitted dress to measure the back of the skirt. Fold the dress 4 times the length and place the back of the folded skirt over the folded corner edge of the fabric. Use the width of the folded skirt to model the width of the back of the flared skirt. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

To create the back of the skirt, you will use scissors to cut a half circle about the same size as the back of the fitted dress you folded.
It is best to cut the back slightly smaller. Note that the fabric will stretch and you can make the waist wider if needed.
If you want, you can also measure your waist with a tape measure. Just divide the measurement by 4 to find out how to cut the width of the back.

Cut off the skirt. Next, take scissors and cut along the outer edge of the skirt (when unfolded). You should cut so that the entire skirt is the same length. However, it will be necessary to adjust the cut in some places to create a beautiful flared skirt. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Don’t worry if there are some uneven cuts at the hem of the skirt. You will sew the hem at the edge and this will cover up the areas that haven’t been cut perfectly.

Sew the back of the skirt

Check the width of the back of the skirt. Unfold the folded fabric but keep the fabric folded in half. Then, unfold the entire folded skirt and keep the back level with the back on the flared skirt. This will help you determine the correct size of the back of the skirt. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

If the back of the skirt is too small, you can make it slightly wider.

Measure the fabric used to sew the back. Next, take the fabric that you already cut to sew the back and place it right next to the back of the flared skirt. You will have two pieces of fabric overlapping with the pattern facing in (if using textured fabric). Place the piece of fabric close to the back and cut the edges so that there is enough size to sew the hem of the back of the skirt. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Since the waist is semicircular and the piece is cut straight, you will need to measure it accurately or cut more of the fabric than intended.

Sew the back of the dress. Place the two pieces of fabric on the back side by side. If you’re using a textured fabric, make sure the pattern is facing inward. Sew two pieces of fabric for the back along the edge of the width. Then sew the hem of the long edge by folding the edge of the fabric in about 1.2cm and sewing along that edge. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Use a regular stitch to sew the back of the dress.
You don’t need to use an extra elastic band for the back of the dress because the fabric you use is stretchy.

Pin the back of the skirt to the flared skirt. Open the entire skirt to the top of the table or the floor. Then, take the back and pin it to the waist position on the flared skirt. When pinning the waist, make sure that the pattern on the back is pinned in the same direction as the flared skirt. ^{[9] X Research Source}

The edge of the back and the edge of the flared skirt should be level.
Start by pinning one edge to the skirt and then pinning the opposite edge. Next, pin the center of the back once you’ve pinned the two knots at the ends. Pin the back on the opposite side of this knot. Continue pinning to make sure the waist is pinned to the skirt.

Sew the waist to the flared skirt. Once the waist is pinned to the skirt, you will sew along the edge of the waist and bottom of the skirt with a zig-zag seam. Remove the knotting needle while sewing. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Be sure to stretch both parts of the fabric while sewing to ensure they are sewn evenly and do not shrink.
When you’re done, simply flip the back and pull it to fit your waist while wearing it.

Finish the skirt

Fold the edge of the flared skirt. Before sewing the hem, you will need to fold the hem inward. Fold a section of fabric about 1.2cm along the edge of the skirt inward. You can pin the edge if you want an even seam, or you can fold the edge while sewing. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Another way is to use a comb stitch to mark the outline. You can sew the stitch about 1.2cm from the edge and use the tip of the comb as a guide while folding the edge of the fabric and sewing the hem. Fold the edge along the edge of the comb. You can then remove the comb or fold the hem one more time and sew again. ^{[12] X Research Source}
For a more even sewing, you can try sewing extra ribbons on the inside edge of the skirt. Then fold the ribbon inward and sew one more time. The ribbon will help shape and add volume to the flared skirt. ^{[13] X Research Source}

Sew skirt hemline. Sew the hem with a regular stitch. You need to make sure the right edge is even around the entire skirt. If you are afraid of making a mistake, you can sew with a comb and then sew with a regular stitch when you are satisfied with the result. ^{[14] X Research Source}

Sewing hemlines can be difficult because of the curved edges. Sew slowly and try to be patient.
Iron the edge before sewing. You can iron the hem line before sewing. This will reduce the risk of wrinkles or uneven areas. ^{[15] X Research Source}

Trim excess thread and wear a skirt. Once you’ve completed the hemline, trim off the excess and protruding thread along the hemline and back. Now you can wear a new skirt! Flared skirts can be combined in many ways, so try to explore. ^{[16] X Research Source}

Pair a flared skirt with a slim-fit T-shirt and sandals for a simple spring-summer look or wear with leather socks, sweaters and boots for a lovely fall-winter look.

Steps

Prepare

Sew the back of the skirt

Finish the skirt

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