Peplum is everywhere! It is extremely flattering on most body types as it hides bumps (and food babies hehe) and also can add curves to you, especially if you have a column body type. I own about 4 peplum tops and 2 peplum dresses. They are awesome on a night out as its forgiving after a carby/champagne dinner and also gives you a feminine silhouette without really trying.
This was the first item of clothing that I made on the sewing machine. After not touching a machine in 13 years, I think I did an ok job. Lucky for me, not only was the lycra fabric forgiving for my shocking hem work, but it was also $5 a meter on sale. I did not use a pattern, however, I did trace a singlet that i wear all the time as it fits me perfectly.
This was the first item of clothing that I made on the sewing machine. After not touching a machine in 13 years, I think I did an ok job. Lucky for me, not only was the lycra fabric forgiving for my shocking hem work, but it was also $5 a meter on sale. I did not use a pattern, however, I did trace a singlet that i wear all the time as it fits me perfectly.
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| The Completed Job |
Components needed:
- Sewing machine
- 1 meter of lycra/stretch fabric of choice. (i used a sports/dance style fabric)
- Matching thread and bobbin
- Dressmaker's chalk/pencil
- Scissors
- Singlet to trace (make sure the singlet is one of your favorite fitting ones)
- Measuring tape
- pins
- Patience (hahaha i needed this a lot)
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour
Directions:
- Start by laying the fabric out on sufficient table/floor space. Fold the fabric in half. The fabric that I purchased was 1.5m wide, so all i needed to purchase was a meter.
- Lay your favourite stretch singlet on top of the fabric.
- Pin in place
- Trace allowing 10mm around the edges. Stop mid section. (you dont need to trace the entire singlet as it will be finished with peplum hem)
- Cut on the drawn lines
- Lay the bottom of the cutout onto fabric not being used. Use the bottom of the cutout to determine the width of the peplum.
- Measure your waist and make sure that it till fit you snug.
- Depending on the length of your torso, and the number of peplum you like (i chose two) measure the length down on the fabric. I measured and cut 300mm.
- On the sewing machine, them the neckline and the arm holes of the cut out fabric. Also hem the bottoms of the peplum/s.
- Pin the first peplum to to the hem of the singlet cutout and sew together. About 50mm under the bust, pin the next peplum and sew. You can cut the singlet again so you have a hidden seam, but i sewed the last peplum on with an exposed hemline. The fabric was thin enough and i kept the sew line small and neat, so it isnt obvious.
- Enjoy your new top. I have possibly worn this about 10 times since sewing it last week. I am in love with my new sewing machine and I cannot wait to show you what else I put together.
I had enough remaining fabric to make a matching skirt. The skirt is so cute on its own or you can put the two together and instant dress! I simply folded over the fabric and traced a stretch fabric mini skirt that I own and know fits me well. As the skirt i traced was rather short, i added an extra 200mm to the bottom so that it was knee length.
Have fun! I'd like to hear how you go with this project and if you used other materials. I'm thinking of making a peplum top like this but with lace hems. I think it would be cute!
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| Instant dress |
Have fun! I'd like to hear how you go with this project and if you used other materials. I'm thinking of making a peplum top like this but with lace hems. I think it would be cute!
WILD WEDNESDAY'S PEPLUM SKIRT
Using the skills I obtained making the tube skirt, I simply made a peplum using the cut out method as seen below and sewed it on.
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