Preparation for work
Since we are interested in a free-cut model with a high waist, we need more fabric than when sewing a conventional product. Women's shorts with small twists will look organically. At this time, such a detail has become a particularly popular element of clothing.
Each girl chooses a style of fabric and color on her own. This contributes to the originality and uniqueness of the created model.
Sewing a product in sizes 36-44 will require approximately 150 cm of fabric.
To create a pattern you will need:
- pencil (done on paper);
- chalk (made on fabric);
- ruler;
- scissors.
Building patterns
The main element in tailoring is a pattern. With its help, they sew the desired product.
Based on matching shorts
Do it yourself with your own hands on the basis of old trousers . You can work directly on the fabric.
Tip . If the pattern is done for the first time, it is recommended that you first apply the base on the paper, cut it, and then transfer it to the fabric for sewing.
- Pants must be folded in half, clearly highlighting the seams.
- Before making a stencil, you need to measure a few centimeters from the main contour, from all sides. Thanks to this, the finished product will turn out to be free and voluminous.
- At the waist you can leave a few free centimeters. When worn with a rag strap, the accordion belt will look very organic.
- After drawing the drawing, carefully cut. Pattern is ready!
- If the workpiece was made on paper, it should be carefully transferred to a fabric prepared for sewing shorts.
Using ready-made drawings
If you are too lazy to prepare patterns, it is easy to find ready-made material. Many sewing magazines or specialized websites on the Internet include fully prepared patterns.
To do this, you just need to find the right size, print or cut blanks.
And you can get to work.
Sewing on a paper pattern
If paper blanks are available, you can sew high-waisted shorts on them.
Materials and tools for work:
- the cloth;
- pins
- needle;
- threads
- a piece of chalk;
- scissors;
- zipper or elastic (depending on preference);
- sewing machine.
Operating procedure
- According to the pattern, we cut out the necessary details from the fabric, they should turn out 4 pcs.
- After that, it is necessary to carefully fold the parts along the seams and secure with pins to sew the seam on the machine.
- When in doubt, the shorts after fastening with pins can be carefully tried on to make sure the necessary comfort. If they turned out to be a bit narrow or you just want to have a more voluminous wardrobe item, you can carefully change the fasteners and start sewing .
- One half is ready. On the other we do the same, after we sew.
- Shorts are almost ready. The main thing is not to forget the rubber hole or the zipper insert. Zippers can be inserted on the back or side, depending on personal preference.
- To create twists, you need to bend the lower part. The magnitude of the bent matter is determined independently. For convenience, you can fasten with pins and carefully skip the seam on the machine.
With a few simple steps, the shorts are ready! The product is creative and very
High-waisted shorts have been very popular with fashionistas for several decades. They differ not only in style and combination, but also in comfort. You can sew such a product yourself, with minimal effort and time. In these clothes, you will show others your originality and creativity.
