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Three-tier skirt with elastic. Multi-tiered skirt pattern

How to sew a skirt in tiers without a pattern

Is it possible to sew clothes without patterns? Certainly!
There are some types of cuts for simple and very interesting clothes that any novice seamstress can easily master. In this cut, there is no need to create an individual pattern, and you can cut directly from the fabric.

In this issue I will tell you about one of these products - this is a tiered skirt. Sometimes it is also called a gypsy skirt (although it is more likely a relative of it).

We will make the skirt with elastic, which is especially convenient for those whose figure volumes can rapidly change in one direction or another (especially since vacation and all inclusive are coming soon :-)).
It is also convenient for those who do not yet know how to beautifully handle zippers. And in general, the skirt with elastic is very comfortable.
And how children love them! The length of this skirt can be any, the number of tiers too.
It is better to choose a fabric that is not very dense, without volume. Dress and blouse fabrics such as cotton, silk, chiffon, and fine crepe are very suitable. Voluminous, dense fabrics are not suitable for this skirt, because... they begin to stick out strongly and you get the image of a matryoshka doll.

So, if you look at the details that make up this skirt, they look like rectangles, or rather stripes. Calculating the length and width of the stripes is easy.

First, decide how long your skirt will be and how many tiers you want to see in it.
If you want a long version of the skirt in tiers, for example 90 cm and the number of tiers is 6, then 90: 6 = 15 cm will be the width of each tier. Don't forget to allow for seam allowances to join the pieces together.

On them you will need to add 1-1.5 cm on each side, i.e. 15 + 2 = 17 cm will be the width of the strip. For the upper tier you will also need an addition for the drawstring into which the elastic is threaded.

It is better to use a wide elastic band, it looks better. So add the width of the elastic to the top tier (3-4 cm).

It is even easier to calculate by the length of the strip. For the uppermost (first) tier, take the Hip Circumference (HG) with an increase in freedom of 2-4 cm. If your HU = 100 cm, then the length of the strip for the upper tier should be 104 cm. For the second, multiply the length of the upper tier by 1.5 . Those. second tier 104 * 1.5 = 156 cm. For the third tier, we also multiply the length of the second by 1.5. 156 * 1.5 = 234 cm. Etc. on all tiers... If you need a smaller volume of the skirt, then when determining the length of the stripes, multiply by 1.4.

So, we determined the length of the stripes. Sometimes the length of the strip for the lower tier reaches several meters. In our example, the length of the lower 6th tier will be almost 12 meters! Indeed, a gypsy skirt! I repeat once again that if you don’t have such a volume in mind, then simply reduce the multiplication factor. But such a volume looks simply luxurious!

Next, calculating the fabric consumption is not difficult. Add up the length of all the strips (if you are sewing from the same type of fabric) and find out what length is needed for all of them. The width of the fabric is 140-150 cm. This means that we will divide the resulting value by 150 cm. This way we will get the number of stripes for laying out on the fabric. Then we multiply this value by the width of the strip with seam allowances (17cm) and find out how much fabric we need for the skirt!

Next, we carry out the cutting, measure out the strips of the required length for each tier and begin stitching. The top cut of each strip must be gathered to the length of the previous tier. Then we sew the strips together one by one, tier by tier. In the upper (first) tier we will make a drawstring for the elastic band. Elastic length = Waist circumference – 10%.

We insert the elastic into the drawstring using a pin, finish the bottom of the skirt and here it is - a beauty! We put it on and go for a walk!

If the fabric you chose for the skirt is transparent, you need to line the skirt. How to sew a skirt in tiers with a lining, watch a detailed video. You'll like it!

Tiered skirts have always been and remain fashionable, stylish wardrobe items. In the summer, this practical and light clothing is one of the most favorite among many women. In addition, this beautiful skirt can be safely worn anywhere: to the beach, a walk, a party or when going to the store. If you don’t already have such a thing in your wardrobe, then we’ll tell you how to sew a multi-tiered skirt. Moreover, modeling and sewing are completely simple.

Some information about the multi-tier model

First of all, this piece of clothing has a number of advantages:

The skirt is incredibly practical.
It is very comfortable to wear.
Light and airy style.
Has a wonderful appearance.
Does not restrict movement.
Visually increases height.

A DIY multi-tiered skirt can vary in:

Number of tiers. You choose the required number of rows to suit your taste.
Their width and height. The tiers may have the same height or differ from each other.
Volume of assemblies. Lush and less dense frills at the skirt.
Fabric used. You can also choose according to your taste; it can be satin, chiffon, linen, guipure, tulle. For larger volumes, it is optimal to use stiffer fabrics, such as taffeta or nylon.

Important! Before sewing, consider the style of the product. For women with a slender figure, there are no restrictions on the cut of clothes, and ladies with more curvaceous figures should avoid overly voluminous and curvy ruffles.

We sew a multi-tiered skirt

How to sew a multi-tiered floor-length skirt? To do this, you do not need special skills or sewing education, since the pattern consists of rectangles of fabric, different in width and length.

Here are some useful tips to help simplify the creation process:

Assembly is best done from the bottom rows to the top.
Each strip of fabric is sewn into a ring.
Mark the middle of all parts with a contrasting thread. This will help in the future to evenly distribute the folds relative to the mark, as well as connect the centers of the upper and lower tiers.
A high-quality gather can be achieved by making two parallel lines along the edge of the tier, and then pulling the fabric together using two threads.
Rows of lightweight fabric can be overlapped. As a result, you will get a small decorative ruffle along the seam. The main thing is to pre-process the edges, which can be supplemented with original braid or delicate lace.
Tiers made of dense material are secured with a stitch seam. The top frilled edge of one row is connected to the bottom of the next. The material is placed facing each other. Baste the pieces and sew from the wrong side using a sewing machine.

Moderate width model

Let's look at how to sew a multi-tiered skirt step by step. The length of our product will be 75 cm, and the number of rows will be three. In this case, the style will not be too lush.

Calculation of material and patterns

First we calculate the width of each row. In our model, the tiers differ in width by 4 centimeters from each other. We carry out the calculation:

From the length of the product we subtract the difference multiplied by the number of tiers: 75 - (4 cm * 3 rows). The result is 63 cm, which we again divide by the number of rows of the skirt - 3.
The resulting figure is 21 centimeters and is the width of the first level.
We add 4 cm to it. We get 25 centimeters - this is the width of the second row.
Again we add 4 cm, and we get 29 centimeters - this is the width of the third tier.

The next step is to calculate the length of each level.

Important! To do this, we need an additional value - the gather factor, which ranges from 1.1 to 3. That is, 1.1 is weak and barely noticeable folds, and 3 is a thick and fluffy gather on the skirt.

Since the style of our product assumes an average width, we will take the assembly factor equal to two.

We make calculations:

The top level is equal to the circumference of the hips with an addition of 5-7 cm to this figure. Let’s say the circumference is 90, as a result, the length of the first row will be 97 centimeters.
The second tier is equal to the product of the length of the first tier and the assembly factor, i.e. 97*2 = 194 cm.
We calculate the third tier in the same way: 194 * 2 = 388 centimeters.

Sewing

After calculations, the tiered skirt is sewn with your own hands according to the following pattern:

Cut out rectangles of the required sizes

Important! When cutting product parts, add 1 cm to allowances.

We sew them into rings.
Forming folds.
We connect the tiers together.
We insert an elastic band at the top.
We process the hem of the skirt.

Model with thick and lush frills

Now let's look at how to sew a multi-tiered floor-length skirt in a wider style. For this example, let’s take the length of the product as a basis equal to 96 cm, and let there be 4 tiers.

Calculation of material and patterns

We start calculations with the width of each level. For this model, let the difference in the width of the tier be 2 cm. Let’s do the calculation:

We determine the width of the top row, for which we subtract the difference of each tier from the length of the product: 96 cm – (2 + 2*2 cm + 3*2 cm) = 84 centimeters. And divide the result by the number of rows - 4.
The resulting value is 21, and is the width of the first tier.
The second row is 2 centimeters larger than the previous one: 21+2 = 23 cm.
We calculate the third by analogy and get 25 cm.
The fourth is correspondingly equal to 27 centimeters.

The next step is calculating the length of each level. To do this, we again need the assembly coefficient, which will be equal to 1.7. We make calculations:

The length of the first row is equal to the circumference of the hips with an increase of 7 cm. That is, again, 97 cm.
Second level: 97*1.7 = 165 cm.
Third row: 165*1.7 = 280 cm.
And the last one: 280 * 1.7 = 476 cm.

After this, the skirt is made similarly to the previous model.

According to this sewing technique, you are already able to figure out on your own how to sew a multi-tiered skirt for a girl. The main thing is to determine the number of levels, length and width of the product.

Product model with separate rows

The peculiarity of this product is that the tiers are not connected to each other, but are attached to the base. The base is most often a straight or conical skirt pattern.

Important! The tiers must be connected in such a way that the lower edge of one level overlaps the upper edge of the next one, then the seams will not be visible.

A DIY tiered skirt made from three separate levels is sewn as follows:

Cut out and sew the base of the skirt under the ruffles.
Mark the locations of the tiers on it, thereby determining the width of each row. Draw a line and label each level with the letters A, B, C.
From lines A and B, step back 4 cm and draw dotted lines - these will be the places where the tiers join.
The length of each row is determined in the same way as above.

Lush chiffon model

We’ll separately tell you how to sew a multi-tiered floor-length skirt from a material such as crinkled chiffon. The advantages of this fabric are:

Lightness and airiness.
No need to iron the skirt.
The shrinkage of the fabric goes in the vertical direction, which makes the figure slimmer.

Pattern calculation

The model will have 4 levels and is designed for a hip circumference of 100 cm.

The width of the top row will be 18 cm, and the next three will be 27 cm.

The length of the levels will be as follows:

The first and highest one is 150 cm.
The second is 150 cm.
The third is 300 cm.
The fourth is 600 cm.

Date of publication: 02/15/2017

A tiered skirt is a surprisingly versatile product. It is believed that such models are very fattening. This is not entirely true. Of course, meters of lushly gathered fabric can successfully wrap a thin, flat figure, visually adding the desired volume, but plump women should not give up tiered skirts for fear of getting “a woman for a teapot.” “Playing” with the overall length, number of tiers, gathering factor, and chosen fabric, you can create a variety of silhouettes. Therefore, we assert that such a skirt will look advantageous on any type of figure: be it “pears” or “rectangles”, it is only important to choose the right lines.

Skirt in tiers - the basic principle of construction

A tiered skirt is a slightly more complicated version of the simplest model - “tatyanka”, a skirt with one seam and gathered at the waist. Since there is no need to create an exact pattern, and the cut details are in the form of rectangles, sewing is truly a piece of cake. And if you thoughtfully approach not only the calculations, but also the selection of fabric, then the skirt will turn out not only free and comfortable, but also unique and beautiful.

Often they do without construction at all, cutting directly on the fabric. The measurement from the figure - hip circumference - is used only to determine the width of the first tier; the width of the remaining tiers is calculated based on the first. The height of the tiers depends on their number and the total length of the skirt.

To the hip circumference (HC) we add a small comfortable increase for a loose fit. The greater the OB, the greater the increase, on average from two to six centimeters. We got the width of the upper tier - L.
We select the assembly coefficient (K): from zero to “as much as needed.” Typically the range used is from 1.1 (barely noticeable shirring) to 2.7-3 (very thick fluffy shirring). With large coefficients, for example, 6, it will be difficult to sew the resulting gathering even on very thin fabric.
The width of the next tier, L1, is calculated as follows: L1=L*К.
To determine the width of each subsequent step, the width of the previous one is multiplied by the selected coefficient.

This is all! There is no need to do any more calculations. All that remains is to cut the fabric into strips and sew the product. It is most convenient to gather the top of such a skirt with an elastic band, although a rigid belt at the waist in combination with a zipper is also possible.

Tiered skirt with yoke

In order not to add excess volume to the hips, it is better to make the top of the skirt with a yoke. For this option, you will still need minimal pattern making skills. On your straight skirt base, mark the yoke line. This line must be chosen in the place that is most advantageous for your figure. There are no exact instructions on the width of the yoke; in each case it is different: approximately from 5 to 25 centimeters. Cut the yoke piece from the base and close the darts. Now all that remains is to calculate the tiers, taking the lower cut of the yoke as the waist line.

Fabric selection

The most popular fabrics for tiered skirts with a strongly flared silhouette are light, flowing, and beautifully draped: chiffons, organza, embroidery, cambric, thin chintz. It is these materials that allow you to get a “flying” and not a static image. But the tiered principle is also suitable for warm skirts made of heavier fabrics: thick suiting, thin tweed, wool. In this case, you should definitely reduce the flare factor, and wear the finished skirt with an adjacent top to avoid the impression of heaviness.

Tier height

The height of the tiers is selected depending on what visual effect you want to achieve. The following options look most harmonious:

uniform tiers of the same height;
increasing the height of the tiers from top to bottom;
decreasing the height of the tiers from bottom to top.

In the last two cases, it is easy to create a very expressive gradient color transition by using fabric of a slightly different shade or in the colors of the rainbow for each subsequent tier.

Tier width

It is not necessary to calculate the length of each tier with the same coefficient! If you select a coefficient of 1.2 for the top one, and 2.5 for the bottom one, the skirt will have a spectacular “sweep”. The hem length can be 5 meters or 15.

If a minimal comfortable extension is made not only along the top, but also in the area of the knees, you will get a silhouette reminiscent of a “gode” cut, but this technique looks good only on tall or tall slender figures.

The junction of the tiers - a horizontal seam - will emphasize the area of the figure that it falls on. So, if you don’t want to draw attention to wide hips, calculate the height of the rectangles so that the seam is slightly above or slightly below this place. And vice versa: if you have an excessively thin figure, place it in a “strategically important” place.

A small number of high tiers also adds volume, but a skirt divided into many small “steps” looks lighter and, on the contrary, hides the volume.

To visually highlight the tiers, make inserts of contrasting piping or lace between them.

In modern fashion, skirts occupy a leading place and are the most romantic and feminine element of the wardrobe. Every year new collections are created, distinguished by a variety of styles, design solutions and color compositions. The public is presented with extraordinary models in an innovative style with an innovative cut and an original way of decoration. The multi-tiered skirt has been at the peak of popularity for many years. This is a unique creation created in the 16th century, which still remains a favorite women's outfit.

Centuries ago, luxurious tiered skirts were available to the Spanish nobility. Women wore voluminous models filled with horsehair to add fullness. The hair or crinoline skirt became a favorite garment in Europe and was available to a select few. Later, heavy items were replaced by more elegant skirts, the shape of which was successfully supported by whalebone. In the process of evolution, the length and number of tiers changed, and magnificent examples have come down to us, adding femininity and attractiveness to the silhouette.

Models and styles. Who are they suitable for?

What does a layered skirt look like? There are many models with different numbers of layers, decorated with lace, stitching or embroidery. The more tiers, the smaller their width. If the parameters are chosen correctly and the shades of the stripes are combined, then such a product will look chic. The skirts create a special charm by hugging the hips and softly widening towards the bottom. Dramatic long skirts in multi-colored tiers with alternating lace add height and grace to the silhouette. The maxi skirt is a godsend. It is important to follow several rules to create a harmonious image:

The yoke should not end at the widest point of the hips.

Avoid monotony and static.

Skirts with the optimal number of layers should be used.

Use products made of transparent, airy fabrics.

Combine layers with stitching or lace.

The width of the tiers should not be large, then the skirt will fit perfectly to the figure. If the yoke is raised above the problem area, then visually the hips will appear thinner and the silhouette will be longer. The advantage of long products is the visual correction of the figure. Moreover, the samples are able to slim and add elegance to the silhouette of women with voluminous hips and full legs, as well as add femininity and smooth lines to thin girls. It is no coincidence that long multi-tiered skirts occupy a worthy place in a woman’s wardrobe. These are comfortable, practical and versatile products that can be worn for a walk, a party, the beach or to the cinema. Each model is unique and allows you to create unique fashionable looks.

All multi-tiered skirts differ in color, length and style. For work, business meetings, and presentations, midi-length skirts are more appropriate. Products just above the knee are comfortable, elegant and very beautiful. On the one hand, the length obliges you to be strict and restrained, on the other hand, the style adds playfulness and lightness. It is precisely this image that it is advisable to create at important meetings and negotiations in order to inspire the trust of partners. Depending on the chosen material, skirts change their purpose. Summer, airy models made from light fabrics are flirty, while winter models made from denim or knitwear look strict and restrained.

Miniskirts with several tiers look especially bright and catchy. This avant-garde, exotic clothing will highlight women's beauty and individuality. If you want to show off your slender legs and thin waist, then wear a multi-layered short skirt. In the photo you can see hundreds of samples with any number of tiers, made of different materials. Each product performs a specific function - it adds fullness to the hips or corrects the figure, demonstrates slender legs or smooth hip lines, and also adds a special zest and charm to a woman’s look.

Materials for sewing multi-tiered skirts

When choosing a skirt, you should take into account your build, type of appearance and taste preferences. It is preferable to sew skirts from cotton, satin, linen, and silk. For those with a curvaceous build, products made from silk or chiffon are suitable, but samples made from cotton, satin or denim will add fullness to the figure. Multi-tiered ones look very nice. These are stylish, elegant items suitable for holidays and special occasions. A combination of fabrics that are similar in texture is acceptable. For example, denim is combined with cotton or linen. Chiffon is combined with organza. Satin is suitable for silk fabric, and cotton tiers are in harmony with stitching or openwork knitting.

Knitted skirts with patterned fragments look interesting. Each sample is attractive in its own way and allows you to emphasize female individuality.

What to wear with tiered skirts?

It is very easy to create fashionable modern looks using multi-tiered skirts, sophisticated clothing items and stylish accessories. It is believed that a voluminous bottom is more consistent with a tight-fitting and discreet top. Fashion trends will tell you how and with what to wear multi-tiered designs. You can use T-shirts, shirts, tops, blouses, jackets. The choice is largely determined by the length of the products. Short skirts look great paired with a T-shirt or sleeveless T-shirt. Maxi samples are in harmony with a blouse with a belt, a shirt with three-quarter sleeves, and a fitted jacket. Mid-length skirts are combined with a cardigan or blouse tucked inside. It is important to choose the right wardrobe items to highlight your style and express your taste preferences.

Color solutions can be very diverse. If you choose a plain skirt, then the look can be diluted with a cheerful and bright top with a floral print, pattern, ornament or geometric fragments. Monochromatic items such as blue or gray shirts or a coffee turtleneck will go well with eye-catching multi-colored skirts. The ideal option is a white T-shirt or, providing the perfect style combination. Fashionable looks are created using many wardrobe elements, and the number of colors should not exceed five or six.

For a business style, a midi-length skirt, a tight-fitting high-neck top and a cropped jacket are suitable. For a party, you can wear a colorful and bright floor-length skirt and complement the ensemble with a tight-fitting sweater, a black turtleneck, and a white blouse with three-quarter sleeves. For everyday wear, midi pieces are useful, as they go well with tight-fitting items in muted tones.

Accessories and shoes

Stylists do not recommend wearing too massive jewelry or large bags. You can use elegant beads, a natural stone necklace, a wooden bracelet or long silver earrings. Glasses, a hat, and a chiffon scarf will help accentuate your style. An elegant clutch handbag and fashionable high-heeled shoes are an excellent choice. Such items as Indian-style jewelry, a shell necklace, and a stone bracelet will allow you to emphasize your individuality.

When it comes to choosing shoes, different options are appropriate here. Short skirts are combined with ballet flats. Midi-length products made of thick fabrics can be combined with boots or. Long samples look harmonious with sandals and stiletto heels. How to combine clothes, shoes and accessories? Any interpretations and bold experiments are possible. The main thing is the result. You should look impeccable, bright, fashionable and attractive!

Greetings to all sewing lovers! I am sure that you all know perfectly well what a multi-tiered skirt is. I believe that this is a must have for almost every woman. Today I will tell you How Can sew a multi-tiered skirt with your own hands. Since such a skirt appeared in my wardrobe, I wear it with great pleasure on any occasion. Of course, you may have several skirts of this model, for example, in different colors. But don’t even doubt that it is incredibly convenient and practical. You can wear it to the beach when you are relaxing on the coast. In the evening it is perfect for a walk and nice gatherings in a summer restaurant. A multi-tiered skirt looks very feminine. It doesn’t restrict movement at all, it’s very light and airy, and besides, full-length skirts always make us look taller.

I'll tell you a story that happened to me. One summer, during my vacation on the coast, I came across a small market where Moldovans were trading. And you know very well that Moldovan women wear long skirts (and more than one at the same time). And when I wandered between the rows and stopped near one pavilion, a Moldavian woman said that she really liked my skirt. I never expected this and instead of talking about her product, we talked about skirts))). This once again confirms that women can always find a reason to communicate. I will not hide that I was very pleased.

Therefore, I decided to talk about how you can sew such a wonderful skirt for yourself for next summer, which will be a lifesaver for you in almost any situation.

For a multi-tiered skirt, the choice of fabric is very important. I sewed a skirt from crinkled chiffon. I'll tell you about the advantages of this choice.

Firstly: this chiffon is by no means can't iron!!! Otherwise, it will not return to its previous state. This saves me from worrying about ironing, which is very convenient, for example, on a long journey. Your skirt will always look perfect))).

Secondly: the tightness of the chiffon is directed vertically, so the skirt does not make you look fat at all, but on the contrary will make you slimmer. And thirdly: the color palette that is present in this chiffon allows me to wear a skirt with a large number of T-shirts, blouses and T-shirts from my wardrobe.

MATERIALS FOR WORK

Crinkled chiffon 150 cm wide and 207 cm long

Threads of the right color

Thin elastic that can be wound onto a bobbin

By the way, elastic bands also come in different colors, choose the color that suits you best. Fabric consumption is calculated for hip volume no more than 100 cm.

The skirt will consist of four tiers. We need to cut the chiffon into 7 parts along the weft (perpendicular to the grain line). Six parts will be 27 cm long, and one part will be 18 cm long. The shortest part (18 cm) is the top part of the skirt. We make four blanks. We grind the first part 18 cm by 150 cm along the edge (first tier). We also grind the second part 27 cm by 150 cm along the edge (second tier). The third part will consist of two parts measuring 27 cm by 150 cm, which must be stitched together (third tier). And the fourth part consists of three parts measuring 27 cm by 150 cm, we also grind them together in height (fourth tier).

So, we have 4 parts. Dimensions of each tier in a circle:

first tier - 18 cm by 150 cm
second tier - 27 cm by 150 cm
third tier - 27 cm by 300 cm
fourth tier - 27 cm by 600 cm

All seams can be sewn immediately using an overlocker. The net length will be a little shorter, since about a centimeter will go into the seams. Then you need to process each tier in a circle using an overlocker, the width of which you can choose yourself, making it medium or small.

After this, you need to finally prepare the upper tier. Wind a thin elastic band onto the bobbin, and put regular thread on top of the machine. The main thing is to choose the right tension of the elastic and thread so that the stitching is pulled together evenly due to the elastic at the bottom. Start stitching at a distance of 1 - 1.5 cm from one overlocked edge. Start the stitch from the stitching seam of the tier, leaving tails, which will then need to be tied into knots so that the elastic does not unravel. Leave small tails in knots, do not cut them to the root. Next, along the entire height of the tier, you need to make such lines at a distance of 1 cm from each other. When there is 2.5 cm left to the bottom of the first tier, you can stop.

Now we have all the parts ready and we can safely put them together. There are several options for sewing parts in multi-tiered skirts. I decided to make this one with tiers overlapping each other. In this case, a small frill is formed on top of each tier. I have it about 1 cm. You can make it a little larger, according to your desire.

Now we make a kind of “matryoshka”, placing each upper tier into the lower one. We make an overlay of approximately 2 - 3 cm. This is what it looks like in the light. That is, we adjust each lower tier to the upper one.

Don’t be alarmed by the fact that our lowest tier is 6 m long. Due to the fact that the chiffon is crinkled and very thin, you don’t feel it at all. I took the third and fourth tiers twice as long as the previous ones. You can, of course, make the length of the third and fourth tiers shorter, and you will save a little on fabric. If your chiffon is very transparent and the skirt is see-through, then you will also have to make a petticoat, which is sewn into the seam between the first and second tier. It can be made long, but in order not to weigh down the skirt, I think this should not be done. Due to the elastic fit, the upper tier should not glow much.

And again, wide multi-tiered skirts are in fashion. Variegated and plain, sewn and knitted, with and without frill, long and short. It’s very beautiful to dance in these and comfortable to walk around the city on a summer day. Let's try to sew and knit a multi-tiered skirt with our own hands.

We sew a skirt from several tiers

Each person decides which material to choose individually. It can be lace guipure, linen or cotton, chintz and satin. The main thing is that you like it and feel comfortable in it.

To cut a multi-tiered skirt, you do not need any sewing knowledge. All its components are rectangular strips of fabric, different in length and width. Everyone decides for themselves how many components there will be.

An approximate calculation would look like this:

yoke: its width is 12-18 cm, length - hip circumference + 6 cm (100 + 6 = 106 cm);
width of components = length of skirt - width of yoke: per number of tiers (100 - 15 = 85: 5 = 17 cm);
the length of each “floor”: the next one is 1.5 times larger than the previous one (100 x 1.5 = 150 cm, 150 x 1.5 = 225 cm, etc.).

The cut is made from fabric 150 cm wide; our product will need about 2.5 m of fabric, we draw it along the wrong side. On each part we leave a seam allowance of 1.5-2 cm. On top of the yoke we measure the distance for the elastic and fold (3 cm + 2 cm = 5 cm). We should get 2 parts of the yoke, 2 parts - 1 tier, 2 parts - 2, 3 parts - 3, 3 parts - 4 and 5 row 4 parts.

We sew the layers and the yoke from the wrong side using a machine on the sides. You can mark with your hands so that the parts do not fall apart. It is advisable to process all cuts using an overlocker or stitch them with a zigzag. In the upper part of the yoke we make a hem, sew it on, the main thing is not to forget to leave a hole for threading the elastic. Next, let's start assembling our skirt.

After sewing together the individual parts, we get 5 solid parts (circles). The seams are carefully smoothed and ironed. Now the upper edges of the tiers are gathered together with a thread (sewn with a loose stitch and slightly pulled together) so that they can be swept together. The folds are evenly distributed along the entire length of the row. Now the parts are connected to each other.

A multi-tiered skirt can be sewn in several ways. A product made of light fabric is stitched with an overlap, such a seam will serve as an additional decor, you just need to pre-process the edges.

Dense fabrics are joined with a stitch seam. The gathered top of one layer is connected to the bottom of the other, with the fabric folded face to face. You need to stitch from the wrong side, but it’s better to sweep everything first.

Now we smooth out the seams. It's time to insert the elastic up. After this, you can iron the entire product and put it on. We got a multi-tiered floor-length skirt. Simple and beautiful, eh? most importantly, it’s comfortable and hand-sewn.

Multi-tiered knitted skirt

In addition to fabric, you can also use natural cotton knitting threads to make multi-tiered skirts. The product will turn out to be very elegant and light, just right for a hot summer day. To knit it, you need to be able to crochet and know the basics of knitting (how to cast on loops and what types they are).

This skirt will be short. First we knit the base. We start by casting on a chain of air loops. Its length will depend on the circumference of the hips, plus 2-3 cm for the allowance. Having collected the required number of loops, loop the chain and then knit the first row with columns.

Next comes the second one, into which we will insert a belt, which we will then tie separately. To make it easier to insert, we knit it in stitches with 3 crochets. We usually knit the third row. Starting from the fourth and until the very end we knit with one crochet.

then it is sewing or woven braid; if it is glamor, then we sew on silk, openwork, linen lace. I sewed a chintz skirt both without trimming and decorated it with sewing; my gauze skirt in the photo is decorated with braid in the color of the fabric.

In a tiered skirt, you can use companion fabrics, that is, fabrics of the same color, but different in texture. This model has a very wide range of applications. Go for it!
It is very comfortable to wear such a chintz skirt at home during the cold season. It does not wrinkle, does not stretch, and goes well with a warm blouse and T-shirt. The long skirt hides warm underwear. Plus it's beautiful and feminine!

Cut skirts onto fabric

Our skirt does not require a pattern. We will do it right away cut skirts onto fabric. To do this you need:

Take waist circumference and hip circumference measurements. These measurements do not need to be divided in half, as is usually done when cutting.
Take the skirt length measurement.

3. Determine how many tiers you will make, the length of these tiers. Pay attention to the ratio of the lengths so that there is no visual violation of the proportions. If the skirt is three-tiered, then the topmost tier should be shorter, otherwise the figure will look weighted. The lowest tier is slightly longer than the previous one. The middle tier can be either the same as the top or bottom. It can also be slightly longer than the top one, but not more than the bottom one. If there is a two-tiered skirt, then either a short yoke and a wide long bottom, or a not wide long top with a thick frill at the bottom. A short skirt can be divided equally.

4. Make preliminary calculations, as shown in the figure below, that is, a cutting diagram on a sheet of paper.

5. Lay the fabric face down, align the cross section (do this using a large triangle), and sequentially mark the stripes according to the diagram, not forgetting to add 2-3 cm to the length of the fabrics at the seams, and observing the grain thread. If the fabric is silk and loose, then allow allowances of at least 3 cm, since when the gather is formed, the threads will fray greatly and shorten the cut. If the width is not enough, then it is necessary to cut the fabrics from two to three parts, and if the fabric is striped or checkered, then the pattern must match. You also need to add 1 cm to the seam allowance on each side of the cut.

Cut out your skirts

Let's look at cutting using my skirt as an example. You make your calculations using this example and also draw the diagram on a piece of paper. For a beginner, this is important to have a figurative idea of what should happen on the fabric.

Figure 1. If you have a standard figure or with narrow hips, then everything is simpler here. The skirt can be sewn with a one-piece belt. To do this, simply add six centimeters in height to the top sheet - the width of the allowance for processing the belt.

The assembly can be made thicker - up to a coefficient of 1.8 -2.0. An even larger assembly does not look very nice, in my opinion. To determine your gather factor on a skirt, you need to experiment. To do this, without cutting the fabric into strips, collect the edge of the fabric and apply it to yourself, sometimes less often, sometimes thicker. At the same time, see which assembly you like best.

The ratio of the entire strip of fabric with gathering to the measurement on this part of the body will be your coefficient for gathering. For example, the hip circumference is 90 cm. With a coefficient of 1.5, the width of the canvas should be 135 cm (90+45). The size of the gather depends on the thickness of the fabric; the thinner and softer the fabric, the better it drapes and the more beautiful the gather looks.

Consider Figure 2. For a figure with a large difference between the hips and the waist, the gather at the waist with a one-piece belt will be huge, which looks terrible. To do this, the belt is cut out as a separate strip 7 centimeters wide and not much longer than the waist, so that you can fit into the ring. The gathering of the belt and skirt at the waist will be minimal. Where do we spend the rest of the difference? Let's sew it into the darts. It is clear that the depth and number of darts will be individual for everyone: the greater the difference between the waist and hips, the deeper the darts and the more of them.

We must remember that this is not a tight-fitting skirt, that is, not a classic straight one, there must be at least a minimal gather at the top, otherwise you need to fasten it at the waist.

For example, hip circumference is 132, waist circumference is 104 centimeters.

The length of the belt will be 114 cm = 104+10%.

Width of the first canvas: 132 + 10% = 146 cm.

The difference between the measurements is 28 cm. This is a lot. We make 6 darts: 2 in front, 2 in back and on the sides. If you have this difference less, you can make 4 darts: two in the back and 2 on the sides.

The front darts are 2 cm wide, 5 cm long... The back darts are 3 cm wide, 7 cm long, and the side darts are 3.5-4 cm wide, 8-9 cm long... In total it turns out to be 17- 19 centimeters are spent on darts.

Remaining width of the canvas along the upper cut: 146 – 17-19 (h.) = 127-129 cm

The difference between the length of the belt and the remaining width of the fabric on top: 127-129 – 114 = 13-15 cm. We will painlessly attach these centimeters of excess fabric* to the belt when stitching. This way we will avoid a large gather at the waist and make our skirt graceful.

The gather factor on the fabric should be no more than 1.15, 1.2 in large sizes, otherwise the skirt will fill the figure and make it bulky. In the old days, all women were plump, but wore wide dresses, skirts, sundresses, gathered at the neck, chest or waist. At the same time, they looked natural, feminine and beautiful. Modern women no longer want to look fat, so we apply the amount of increase individually. When I myself was thinner, I made the gathers quite thick, now, as you noticed in the photo, it is almost symbolic, and, nevertheless, the skirt takes on volume.

How to sew a gathered skirt

Sewing sequence:

Open your skirts.
Stitch the seams of each fabric into a circle. Serging the cuts.
Connect the belt into a circle, leaving a hole on the wrong side for pulling up the elastic. Place fasteners at the beginning and end of the hole.
Sew gathering stitches along the top edge of each fabric. The maximum stitch length is 4 mm. You can slightly loosen the tension on the upper thread.
Divide all the cut details into 4 parts and mark with a pencil, chalk or notch, both at the top and bottom.

Connect the sectors with tailor's pins at the marked points in the sequence: to the bottom of the upper fabric, the upper cut of the lower fabric, connecting with the right sides inward. Gather the top edge of each sheet between the marks to ensure even assembly. Tack. Do this alternately with each tier.

The belt can be connected both at the beginning of work with the upper tier and at the end. Whatever you prefer.
Try it on. If there are any shortcomings or something you don’t like, correct it.
Sew all parts of the skirt, belt and seams. Turn the seam of the belt down and stitch 0.1 cm from the side of the skirt, if the gather on the skirt is not very thick at the waist. If the belt is one-piece, then first you need to bend the edge by 1 cm and stitch by 0.1 cm. A segment equal to 3 - 4 cm. Then also bend the top of the skirt by 1 cm and another 2.5 cm towards the wrong side along the entire circumference, moving sequentially. Baste the hem seam with a closed cut, and then topstitch with a 0.1 cm seam, leaving an opening for the elastic and placing bartacks at the beginning and end of the stitch.

9. Sew the bottom of the skirt with a hem seam with a closed cut width of your choice. You can stitch sewing along the bottom of the skirt and overcast the seam. Bend this seam upward and secure it with a 0.1 cm stitch.

10. If you decide to process it with lace, then it needs to be adjusted to the processed bottom of the product. To do this, you need to overcast the bottom edge using an overlocker. If you don’t have an overlocker, you need to overcast with a zigzag stitch. And if you sew on a class 2 machine, then you need to hem the bottom with a not wide seam in a hem with a closed cut - 0.5-0.7 cm...

Sew lace onto the finished cut.

10.Iron the product.

11.Insert the elastic band and, placing its ends on top of each other, secure with a stitch.

12. The skirt is ready!

In this tutorial, I used a zigzag stitch to process the edges, as this is the most popular option. Whoever has an overlocker, of course, you process everything on an overlocker.

I sewed myself many skirts of this style, modifying them somewhat, and I was always not only satisfied with myself, but also received compliments from those around me.

Wear it for your health! Show off, enjoy your new job. And please the people around you with your appearance!

To fit - to slightly gather one fabric relative to another when joining (basting or stitching).

I look forward to your comments and questions. If the article was useful, share it with friends, like, subscribe to the news and receive the book “Sewing Machine for Home Use” as a gift.

With love, Olga Zlobina

Date of publication: 02/15/2017

Skirt in tiers - the basic principle of construction

To the hip circumference (HC) we add a small comfortable increase for a loose fit. The greater the OB, the greater the increase, on average from two to six centimeters. We got the width of the upper tier - L.
We select the assembly coefficient (K): from zero to “as much as needed.” Typically the range used is from 1.1 (barely noticeable shirring) to 2.7-3 (very thick fluffy shirring). With large coefficients, for example, 6, it will be difficult to sew the resulting gathering even on very thin fabric.
The width of the next tier, L1, is calculated as follows: L1=L*К.
To determine the width of each subsequent step, the width of the previous one is multiplied by the selected coefficient.

Tiered skirt with yoke

Fabric selection

Tier height

The height of the tiers is selected depending on what visual effect you want to achieve. The following options look most harmonious:

uniform tiers of the same height;
increasing the height of the tiers from top to bottom;
decreasing the height of the tiers from bottom to top.

In the last two cases, it is easy to create a very expressive gradient color transition by using fabric of a slightly different shade or in the colors of the rainbow for each subsequent tier.

Tier width

A small number of high tiers also adds volume, but a skirt divided into many small “steps” looks lighter and, on the contrary, hides the volume.

To visually highlight the tiers, make inserts of contrasting piping or lace between them.

Anyone can sew a skirt! And for this it is not necessary to have any special and outstanding seamstress skills. There are a lot of options for sewing things without patterns and complex fits. The simplest and at the same time beautiful option is a tiered skirt.

The skirt can be of any length and is made with elastic. It is convenient, easy and fast. Moreover, without sewing skills, it will be difficult to cope with the processing of a zipper or button fastener. In addition, if your figure suddenly changes, plus or minus, you can still wear the skirt.

The number of tiers on the skirt can be varied at your discretion. Short fluffy tiered skirts look beautiful and youthful, and midi and maxi skirts can be worn to school or work. And if you make a wide multi-colored gypsy skirt from light fabric, it will perfectly save you from the summer heat.

The most important point when sewing is the choice of fabric. It is better to choose a light, flowing material. It can be cotton, chiffon, silk, dress and blouse fabrics of mixed composition. But it is better to leave voluminous and dense fabrics for sewing another thing, otherwise the skirt will turn out too fluffy and is unlikely to decorate the figure.

Skirt pattern in tiers and calculation

The pattern of a tiered skirt is so simple that it’s difficult to even call it a pattern. The parts are long rectangles.

Width (height) of tiers and length of skirt

Before calculating the width of the tiers, determine exactly their number and the total length of the product.

For example, you decided that the length of the skirt will be 96 cm, and there will be 4 tiers.

Divide 96 by 4, we get that one tier will be 24 cm. You must add seam allowances on both sides to the width of the tier. They are needed to connect parts and hem the bottom.

One allowance is usually 1-1.5 centimeters. Then we get 24+3 = 27 centimeters. This is the width of the lower three stripes of the future skirt with tiers for the front and the same for the back, because The tiered skirt has side seams.

Drawstring with elastic band

For the upper part, in addition to the seam allowance, an allowance is required for the drawstring, where the elastic will be inserted in the future. A wide elastic band looks better and will not “cut” the figure. This is approximately 1.5 cm. The drawstring requires two widths of elastic. Thus, we get 27+3=30 cm.

Length of rectangular tiers

Now you can proceed to calculating the length of the rectangles. We will start with the tier, which is located on the belt.

We measure the circumference of the hips (H) and add 3-5 cm so that the top of the skirt does not fit tight. Let us assume that the volume of the hips is 90 cm. Then we obtain the length of the upper tier 90+5 = 95 cm.

We calculate the parameters of the remaining tiers. To do this, multiply the calculated length of the previous one by 1.5 for a full skirt or by 1.4 for a less voluminous one.

We make a narrow skirt, so we get:

for the second tier 95*1.4 = 133 cm,
for the third tier – 133*1.4 = 186.2 cm,
for the fourth tier – 186.2*1.4= 260.7 cm.

Cut out tiered skirts

The average width of the fabric is 150 cm, so it is most convenient to divide the tier into two parts.

For each resulting part, do not forget to add 3 cm to the sides for an allowance.

Each part of the fourth and third tier will occupy its own strip on the fabric. And the second and third will fit in a whole rectangle.

We get 27*2+27*2+27+30=165 cm. This means we need a piece of fabric 150 cm wide and 165 cm long. We mark the tiers on the fabric and cut them.

First we sew together parts of the tiers, then the tiers themselves. The top of each tier must be gathered so that it matches the length of the previous tier.

On the lower tier we perform a hem. On the top tier we make a drawstring.

The length of the elastic is determined by the formula: waist circumference - 10%. For the elastic, leave a small unstitched area, insert the elastic through it using a pin, and sew it up. If the fabric is too transparent, for example, chiffon, you need to make the lining a little shorter in volume and narrower than the skirt itself.

The skirt is ready! We put it on, look in the mirror, rejoice and go show off! Knowing how to sew a skirt with tiers, how to calculate and cut it, you can sew it without a pattern to fit any figure, and to any finished length.