Every girl dreams of being a princess. A fluffy American skirt for girls is a must-have for a little royal person. It features a lot of frills and ruffles. A special plus of such a wardrobe is that the bottom can be both festive clothes and a part of an everyday suit. It is enough to put on a lush bottom with sneakers or leggings and this is already a walking wardrobe. Age in this case is also a plus: the younger the child, the prettier it looks on her. With age, this perception is already changing.
Content
- History of origin
- How can you wear
- How to sew with your own hands - handmade
- What color is in fashion
History of origin
This is a lush model that resembles a sun model in shape, and a ballet tutu in cut. The original vocation of such models is to create splendor. They were used as a petticoat. Towards the end of the 20th century, such details became a separate part of the wardrobe, appeared in the wardrobes of the most famous fashionistas.
In the modern world, adult ladies most often use this style for special occasions. But children can wear them all the time to emphasize the image of the princess. Even in adolescence, the style looks quite appropriate.
The American emphasizes the lightness, playfulness, and also the carefree nature of the child. The girl in her looks simple and at the same time magical, like a real princess. Suitable for matinees, school parties, birthday parties.
These styles are of particular importance in the subculture of the twentieth century. Teenage girls of various cultures have individual models of American women: emo, goths, gothic lolitas, informal girls.
Models vary in length and color, but the style remains classic, lush, in several tiers.
When buying, you will have to shell out a sufficient amount of money, so many mothers prefer to sew such styles on their own. A huge advantage of doing it yourself in a uniquely matched color and cut. Only one girl will definitely have it at the matinee. Mom will create the image herself. And it doesn't have to be a princess.
How fashionable to wear
Even for a little girl, it is important to put on a suit correctly and combine it with accessories, so as not to look too pretentious, but to arouse the admiration of others.
Classic: combine a fluffy tulle bottom with a white plain T-shirt.
The brighter the bottom, the more solid and lighter the top should be towards it. It is important to teach a girl from childhood to the basics of fashion and femininity.
Even little fashionistas should not get carried away with jewelry. Pearls look great, but in small quantities. There is no need to make a Christmas tree out of a child.
How to sew with your own hands - handmade
Any mother can create a unique image of her daughter in just one day. The instructions are presented below with all the details. At the same time, the end result will be of better quality than consumer goods in the store and will cost much less.
A minimum amount of time is needed. It is easy to create a formal suit literally in one evening.
A self-made look will not only cost less, but it also looks special.
The model is made of several tiers using tulle, satin and ruffles at the bottom.
Shop first
For a simple American woman in the store, you need to purchase the following materials:
- Thin chiffon, satin or knitted mesh. These materials will be the base of the skirt. You can use one of them or several at once. Depending on the pattern and splendor of the finished product, you may need from 5 to 10 meters.When choosing several types of material, they must match in color.
- For the yoke of the skirt, you should buy about 30 cm of satin fabric.
- Threads to match.
- Elastic for a belt. The width is 3 cm, and the length is for the waist.
- Details for the final decoration of the dress: rhinestones, ribbons.
When buying, it is better to take all the material with a small margin, in case of an unforeseen marriage or other force majeure circumstances.
When buying the main material, it is better to immediately buy threads as well, in order to compare on the spot whether the latter are in tune. Relying on visual memory is easy to make mistakes.
Making a pattern
The pattern of the simplest American woman does not represent any complexity. In fact, these are three rectangles from which the final sample is made.
The first step is to calculate the length of the finished product. The optimal size depends on the child's height and age.
The standard is as follows:
- girl 3-4 years old - 25 cm;
- girl 6 years old - 40 cm;
- older than 10 - 45 cm.
If the child is tall, then the length can be increased. The individual size is visible when fitting.
The fabric is calculated as follows:
- The yoke requires a double waist circumference (OT). Length - 10-12 cm.
- For the upper tier of chiffon, multiply OT by 5.
- For the lower tier - FROM 13 or 14.
- For ruffles, we multiply OT by 46-50, depending on the required splendor of the product. The length of the ruffles is up to 4 cm.
When calculating the length of each rectangle, it is necessary to subtract the dimensions of the ruffles and yokes from the total length of the product, and divide the remaining part by the number of floors of the product.
To create a frame so that it fits optimally at the waist, it is better to take a small amount of non-woven fabric and glue it with an iron on the top and bottom of the yoke.
We offer stylish ideas for tailoring:
We start sewing
Sewing a lush bottom is carried out in several steps. The instructions are detailed and even a novice mother will cope with the task. The main thing is not to rush.
The process itself does not seem complicated, but a certain care is, of course, required. First of all, experts advise to process all the edges of the chiffon on the overlock. So the delicate fabric will not crumble during sewing.
- Sew a ring from a yoke. To do this, it must be folded in half outward with the front side.
- Pull back 3 cm from the fold and sew on a sewing machine. Retreat another 2 cm from the line made and sew.
- To make ruffles, you can use a special foot on a sewing machine, or you can make them by hand using a thread and a needle. It is enough to bait the fabric onto a thread and then collect it in waves.
- At the next stage, you need to connect the upper tier into a ring, and then do the same with the lower tier.
- Connect the upper skirt with a yoke. The seam should be inside, and the assembly as tight and uniform as possible.
- Tie the bottom to the bottom edge of the yoke. If the lower tier is several times wider than the upper one, then the splendor will be maximum.
- Between the tiers it is a good idea to attach a finishing tape.
- Use an overlock to process the edges of the yoke. They should be connected between the top and bottom of the skirt.
- Insert an elastic band and decorate everything with bows, rhinestones, ribbons as desired. If you tie a bow on the belt, it is necessary that it looks whole with the overall image. To do this, it is important to choose the right tone, taking into account the color scheme of the entire outfit. Looks great when the child is wearing the same color bow on the skirt, on the head and shoes. Also, a small handbag will not hurt a young yoke.
When sewing a single-tier model, everything happens in the same way, only you do not need to cut two tiers. Such variations are suitable for very young queens, no more than two years old.
You can follow these steps out of order. For example, it is more convenient for many needlewomen to start with the most difficult - the second tier of the product.
For a very small child, it is better to make beauty from tulle, since this fabric is strong and will not allow a restless lady to quickly tear a beautiful outfit.
A model for a teenager can also be an original outfit and with the right top will create a cute and at the same time daring look. Many teenage girls are satisfied with this outfit.
For teenagers, the optimal length should not be below the knee. Therefore, you should calculate the dimensions of each tier and the overall product.
We advise you to watch the video instruction:
What color is in fashion - of course pink
The choice of color for a skirt depends on many factors. If you take into account age, then delicate shades look optimal:
- cream;
- caramel;
- light pink;
- blue.
It is also important to be guided by the time of the year. For example, in summer, for walking along the street, it is better to choose bright colors: yellow, red, pink. The yellow version is increasingly appearing on the catwalks and for adults. This outfit is good regardless of age. Everyone wants to be sunshine.
A safe bet is blue, which is associated with the sea, and the ruffles in such a skirt resemble waves. In this case, the shade of blue is not important. Options from delicate blue to aquamarine look good. If the princess is also blonde, then the image is especially graceful.
For the image of a gentle princess, pink of all shades is suitable. The child looks very cute and graceful.
And here are some of the fashion trends of 2019:
Dress with American bottom
The dress also looks great with a fluffy bottom. It is also easy to sew with your own hands and not buy it in the store. This option always looks magnificent and solemn.
The bodice of such a dress is best done in the form of a corset. This will add even more grace and turn the baby into a beautiful cute princess.
The material for the dress is organza or nylon chiffon.
Skirts for those who are under 12 months old
These are special models that make a beautiful doll out of a child for the delight of mom and everyone around. The final suit can be tailored and sewn even for a lady under one year old. For work you will need:
- 2 meters of tulle or organza. The fabric should be as soft as possible so as not to injure delicate skin.
- Elastic for a belt 2-3 cm wide.
- Scissors, needle, thread.
The sewing algorithm is slightly different. The goal is to create a curvy model:
- Connect the elastic into a ring, which is better to pull over the legs of the chair. This will make it more convenient to work with the product.
- Cut the fabric into strips 20 cm wide and half a meter long.
- In a circle, it is necessary to tie strips of fabric to the elastic, so that the knots fit together as tightly as possible. The more material is available, the more magnificent the result will be.
- The waist should be decorated with a large satin bow.
Everything! The princess is ready to conquer others.
The American woman came into fashion as an independent outfit only in the 20th century, although it was used as a petticoat for more than 100 years. But in modern fashion, such a model is used more often for babies to create an elegant image of a young coquette or a gentle princess. It is not difficult to sew a lush product on your own.
The main thing is to choose a beautiful shade, decorate the outfit and not be mistaken with the length. If your daughter has grown to a teenager, do not rush to give up lush options. For example, this option is perfect for graduation.
And as a bonus, we offer several more options:
If you have experience in sewing an American woman for a little princess, we are waiting for additional secrets that may be useful.