Make the Sidonie “Paper Bag” Skirt Variation (5452 Views)

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  Step 1 of 9

  To make the flounces for this skirt, you will need about an extra yard of fabric. This is because the flounce is partially on the bias, and in order to drape properly, it will need to be cut with extra yardage. Fold the fabric into quarters as illustrated above. Note the corner marked with a pin- where all the folded edges meet.

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  Step 2 of 9

  Measure from the pin point 16” (40 cm) and mark, with tailors chalk or pins. This point is illustrated above with an arrow.

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  Step 3 of 9

  Continue measuring 16” (40 cm) from this point, in a manner to create an arc shape.

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  Step 4 of 9

  You should create a line that looks like the one illustrated above with black pins. This will be the hem of your flounce. Measure 4” (10 cm) in from this line and mark off, as illustrated with the blue pins. This will be the edge of the flounce to attach to your skirt.

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  Step 5 of 9

  Cut out the flounce.

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  Step 6 of 9

  Before attaching the flounce, to achieve this look you will need to taper your skirt. Try on the skirt with the inside out, or put it on a form, and pin the sides so the skirt comes in from the hips. Sew the new side seams and trim excess.

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  Step 7 of 9

  Since the skirt is tapered, you will need to create a slit in the back to allow movement. Along the center back seam, create a small slit by folding the seam allowance to the side and topstitching, about 5” up from the hem.

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  Step 8 of 9

  Now you can attach the flounce to the new tapered hem. You will now have a big “donut” of fabric. Cut it so that it is one long piece. Then, start spreading the flounce over the hem of the skirt, pinning the hem to the inner circle edge ( that was marked with blue pins in the previous step). As you pin, you will notice the flounce spreading out and creating the cool voluminous ruffle. You can conceal the raw edge by sewing it right side to right side, or make it as it is in this creation by sewing it right on top and leaving the serged edges out.

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  Step 9 of 9

  Attach the same way to the waist band seam allowance to create the top flounce. And for the final touch, to really achieve that “paper bag” look- take a long piece of fabric, about 3” (7.5cm) wide, serge all ends, and create a bow to tie around the waist.