Making A Half Skirt With Cut Pieces Of Fabric

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http://bdancewear.com • Creating a Half Skirt For a Dance Costume • The next treatment is creating a half skirt to make a dance costume. I have some simple strips of fabric to create a half skirt. This is great if you want a little flow to your costume when you are dancing but you want to keep clean lines. • Creating the Half Skirt (.12 on skirt video) • This section explains how to make a half skirt by just using simple cut pieces of fabric. The strips could be the skirt itself or they could be added on top of a skirt for extra movement during the dance. The strips could be the same length as the skirt or shorts, a little shorter or longer. • The first thing you are going to want to do is think about where you want to place the strips. Do you want them on the right side of the costume or on the left. Think your lines, your legs, which side would be more flattering, which leg you kick with (.25) the most. Do you want the fabric flowing with your kicks or do you want it to be the opposite? This technique can also be used for a full skirt by just placing the strips all the way around the waistband rather than just on one side. Additionally, when cutting the strips you need to think about the shape. Do you want triangular strips, straight strips or strips with wavy edges? You could also shred them up a bit by making little cuts into the sides of the strips. The strips could also be in the shape of a leaf. If you use a leaf shape or another shape where each strip needs to be the same, create a pattern that can be used to ensure they are the exact shape and size. You also need to think about the width and length. The width is another thing that is your preference although if they are too wide, they won’t have as much movement. Usually the strips are the same length as the shorts or the skirt. But, that is your choice. They could be the same length, shorter or longer. It is better for the strips to be longer because you can always to back and cut them short. (4.2) All of those things need to be considered before you start cutting the strips. • The strips could be fabric or they could even be lace. They could also be the same material that the bottom piece is made of or they could be a contrast color if that is your preference. You could also mix them up and have strips in both materials. Again, lycra and lace are best because they do not shred. If you use a different material, check to make sure it does not fray or you will have to turn and sew the fabric on all the edges. . • When pinning the strips at the waistband, either have the bottom piece on the dancer or put it on a pillow. Once you have the strips pinned, then you can sew them down. Don’t forget to knot the thread periodically so that in case the thread breaks, the strips are still securely attached. • Supplies: • 1. Shorts or skirt • 2. Fabric for strips • 3. Thread to match fabric and or dance piece • 4. Measuring tape • 5. Scissors • 6. Safety pins • 7. Straight pins • B Dancewear is now partnering with our fabric supplier Blue Moon Fabrics to bring our subscribers a discount! Use our code BDANCEWEAR or use the link below to get 5% off all of their quality fabrics! • https://www.bluemoonfabrics.com/disco... • Follow Us On Social Media: • Instagram: @bdancewear • Facebook: B Dancewear • Pinterest: @bdancewear1

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