What to wear and how to sew a tatyanka skirt?

The tatyanka skirt, for sure, is familiar to every fashionista from the most tender age, because this is the favorite outfit of all young ladies. Today this style has become relevant again, but now it is positioned as an "adult" thing, suitable for girls and women with an already formed taste in clothes.

"Tatyanka" is a wide, fluffy skirt with pleats, set on a yoke or elastic band. This is a very old model, which was once worn by peasant women and noble ladies. The origin of the name of this skirt is not exactly known, but, according to the most popular version, it got its name in honor of the main character of the novel "Eugene Onegin".

In today's article, we want to acquaint you with the features of this style, and also talk about how to make a tatyanka skirt with your own hands.

A tatyanka skirt has the ability to visually correct certain figure flaws, but at the same time it can deform proportions, so this style is by no means suitable for everyone.

Best of all "Tatyanka" sits on girls with narrow hips and thin waist... Therefore, if your shape is of the "rectangle" or "inverted triangle" type, this model is simply created for you. This skirt adds volume to the hips, making the shapes more feminine.

Owners of the hourglass figure should also not deny themselves the pleasure of purchasing a tatyanka skirt for their wardrobe. In this case, she will only emphasize seductive forms - lush breasts, narrow waist and luxurious hips.

Let's add a few more words about who the "tatyanka" is categorically contraindicated:

• girls with curvaceous forms and protruding tummy ("apple" figure);
• ladies with wide hips and small breasts (triangle figure).

A fluffy skirt only spoils such figures, visually making the lower body heavier, therefore, if you belong to one of these types, we recommend that you take a closer look at other, less voluminous models.

Traditionally, the "tatyanka" has a hard yoke belt, which helps to emphasize and shape the waist line. However, quite often, when sewing such skirts, a wide elastic band is used instead of a yoke.

Models with elastic bands are usually summer or children. In warmer months, a loose elastic band is much more comfortable than a hard belt. And for little girls, such a solution is just a godsend, because a skirt with an elastic band does not hinder movement at all, which is very important for young fashionistas.

A tatyanka skirt with an elastic band is easy to sew even for novice needlewomen. Since the belt turns out to be elastic, here you can not be afraid to make a slight mistake with the size.

The splendor of the tatyanka skirt is achieved due to the large number of folds, and they are the most recognizable feature of this model. Actually, "tatyanka" can be called any skirt with folds, which are laid from a wide belt.

To get beautiful folds, to create a tatyanka skirt, soft fabrics are chosen that are easy to drape and keep their shape well. It can be cotton material, as well as chiffon, thick knitwear, etc.

The number and amount of folds depends not only on the selected material, but also on the sewing method. If you put the “tatyanka” on an elastic band, there will be more folds and they will be softer than the same skirt on the yoke.

A wide yoke is a classic fit for a tatyanka skirt. Thanks to the rigid belt, the waist line and a smooth transition to the hips are beautifully marked, so such models look more feminine and elegant.

"Tatyanka" on a yoke can be a part of a business wardrobe and add a pleasant variety to it - it looks more playfully romantic than strict pencil skirts.

Dense materials are chosen for sewing such skirts, so the silhouette is more voluminous than when using an elastic belt. A yoke skirt can be worn with wide or thin straps in a contrasting color for a simple yet effective way to liven up your look.

Over the centuries of its existence, the Tatyanka skirt has already become a real classic of women's wardrobe. Therefore, choosing an accompaniment to it, preference should be given to things that are appropriate in style, in which simplicity is combined with sophistication. "Tatyanka" will go well with feminine blouses, jackets, trench coats, elegant coats, pumps and graceful boots with heels.

Since the silhouette of the skirt is quite voluminous, it is better to choose a tight or straight top for it: if the upper part of the outfit is very loose, then you risk turning into something shapeless. In this case, the top should not be too long - you should choose either shortened models, or those that can be tucked into the belt.

The top of the ensemble can be a shirt with or without sleeves, a turtleneck, a sweater or a button-down pullover. In the warm season, the "tatyanka" can be worn with light tops, T-shirts and T-shirts. In cool weather, you can put on a short jacket, for example, denim or leather.

As for shoes, it is better to give preference to models in a classic style, preferably at least with a small heel. Shoes, sandals, ankle boots are exactly what you need. If you prefer a flat sole, then pay attention to graceful ballet flats and lace-up shoes.

The simplest version of a tatyanka skirt to perform is a model with an elastic band, so we want to tell you exactly about it. Even if you have very little experience with a needle and thread, you can easily sew such a skirt, and our instructions will help you with this.

To sew a tatyanka skirt, you need to take a few measurements:

• the volume of the hips;
• Waist;
• the length of the skirt (it should be selected individually).

After the necessary measurements have been made, the optimal width of the future product should be determined. It all depends on your desire, but usually the volume of the thighs is multiplied by three or two, or 30-40 cm is added to it.

We will sew the skirt from a rectangular piece of fabric: its length will be equal to the width of the "tatyanka", and the width will be equal to the desired length of the product.

When creating a tatyanka skirt, you need to make a single side seam. So, we grind our rectangle along the seam.

Then we fold the upper edge of the future skirt to the width of the elastic and sew it, leaving a small incision into which the elastic will be threaded. We fold and process the hem of the skirt. We put an elastic band in the belt and sew up the incision.

If you are afraid that the skirt will bulge, sew a wide elastic band.

Stylish tatyanka skirt is ready!