DIY neoprene skirt

Clothing made of neoprene, an innovative synthetic material, has recently gained great popularity. From it you can come up with many styles of things, and the availability of fabric allows you to make clothes out of it at home on your own. This can be a dress, and a neoprene skirt with your own hands, and all kinds of blouses for every day or as an elegant option. In this article, we will consider the advantages of this wonderful fabric, and also consider how to sew a neoprene skirt with your own hands.

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What it is?

It is no coincidence that the material “neoprene” has the prefix “neo” - a new one. It is truly an innovative foam rubber material. Substances are added to the rubber to increase the elasticity of the material, its resistance to wear. And for aesthetics, rubber is glued on both sides with beautiful fabrics.

The first attempts to use neoprene clothing were made back in the 50s of the last century. The material was used to make workwear as an alternative to ordinary rubber.

However, since the beginning of this century, many designers have included neoprene products in their collections. The advantages of the material include:

• High degree of resistance to high and low temperatures.
• Chemical neutrality.
• High density and elasticity (the material holds its shape well).
• Water resistant.
• Immolability.
• Wear resistance.
• Ease of care.
• Hypoallergenic, environmental safety.
• Long term of operation.
• Resistance to ultraviolet radiation (the material does not fade).
• Unattractive for harmful microorganisms.

Important! There is a drawback. Neoprene practically does not let air through. Therefore, in hot weather, you can not wear such products for more than 3 hours.

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Neoprene skirts - who are they going to?

This versatile material looks beautiful on girls of any complexion. He makes lush ladies slimmer, and slender girls - even more elegant and elegant. Neoprene skirt looks unusual and original. In any case, you will succeed in making a wonderful impression.

Length Options:

• Mini. Today, neoprene miniskirts are a real “squeak” of fashion. This is the choice of confident, ambitious young girls with a good figure.

Important! Common options are Year, Schoolgirl, and Tulip.

• Midi. For all its versatility, neoprene is not very suitable for maxi products. But the “midi” are just charming. They bring an interesting “zest” to the everyday look and some playfulness.

Do-it-yourself neoprene skirt - styles:

• Half sun. This option is for girls with a slender waist and narrow hips. The basis of such a product is a semicircle. If you use neoprene for sewing, you can make the product from several wedges or from a single piece. The half-sun looks great with a top, a light blouse or a turtleneck.
• The sun. The skirt of this style helps to create a feminine image, and at the same time to make the hips somewhat narrower.
• Trapezoid. A universal option suitable for ladies with any shape. The silhouette is more elongated, and the hips visually narrow.
• To the crease. Want to create a romantic or business image? Then this is your option!
• With shuttlecocks. Despite some rigidity of the material, such an option is also possible. Complement your skirt with a thin blouse or lace top, and you will be irresistible.

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The easiest way to sew

This master class will allow you to cope with the work of even a beginner seamstress and create a truly spectacular thing in a short time. Consider how to sew a neoprene skirt on an elastic band. So, for the job!

• Take measurements. You will need a waist circumference and the length of the product.
• Calculate the required amount of fabric simply: multiply by 2 the length of the product.

Important! In addition, you will need for sewing: elastic to match the material (waist circumference minus 15 mm) and threads to match the product.

So, we begin:

• Product length is 370 mm. The number of wedges “petals” depends on the size of the waist circumference. The width of the pattern at the waist is 100 mm. So - the number of parts will be 7. 7 x 100 mm = 700 mm. The remaining 40 mm (700-660 = 40) will go to the seams.

Important! Overlay the pattern in the direction of the shared thread, cut exactly along the contour.

• Chip the parts inwards, face to face. Sew seams on a typewriter. Overlock is best avoided as it stretches the material a bit.
• Connect the elastic with the “zigzag” line into the ring, align the edges of the product (at the waist) and the elastic with the wrong side. Stitch the elastic to the product.

Important! Since neoprene is not quite an ordinary material, the product on the bottom can not be processed. Lightning is also not needed. The fabric stretches well and the skirt can be worn over the head.

As you can see, it’s not difficult to sew a neoprene skirt with your own hands.

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Care Issues

Neoprene products, among other advantages, have a “dirt-repellent” effect, so complex maintenance is not required. However, there are certain features that you need to know the owners of things from neoprene:

• The best way to care is to use dry cleaning services.
• You can wash the product manually, but only in room temperature water.
• It is advisable to use laundry detergents that are used for children's things.

Important! A neoprene product must be washed twice: on the one hand and on the other hand, since water does not pass through the material. First, the product is washed off the face, then from the inside.

You need to dry things in a room with good ventilation, without access to direct sunlight.

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We made sure that a do-it-yourself neoprene skirt is a perfectly feasible task. And how and when to deal with it, now decide for yourself.