The Tatyanka skirt is probably familiar to every woman of fashion from the very 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 already formed taste in clothes.
"Tatyanka" is a wide, fluffy skirt with pleats, planted on a yoke or elastic band. This is a very old model that was once worn by both 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 introduce you to the features of this style, as well as tell you how to make a Tatyanka skirt with your own hands.
Who is suitable?
The Tatyanka skirt has the ability to visually correct certain figure flaws, but at the same time it can deform the proportions, so this style does not suit everyone.
Best of all "Tatyanka" sits on girls with narrow hips and slender waist. Therefore, if your figure is of the type “rectangle” or “inverted triangle” - this model is simply created for you. This skirt adds to the hips of the volume, making the form more feminine.
Owners of an hourglass figure should also not deny themselves the pleasure of buying a Tatyanka skirt in their wardrobe. In this case, she will only emphasize the seductive shape - lush chest, narrow waist and luxurious hips.
Add a few more words about who "Tatyanka" categorically contraindicated:
- girls with curvaceous and protruding tummy (figure "apple");
- young ladies with wide hips and small breasts (figure "triangle").
Such figures fluffy skirt only spoils, visually weighting the lower body, so if you are of one of these types, we recommend that you look at other, less voluminous models.
Models
On an elastic band
Traditionally, "Tatyanka" has a hard yoke, which helps to emphasize and shape the waistline. However, quite often when sewing such skirts instead of a yoke a wide elastic band is used.
Models on an elastic band, as a rule, summer or children's. In the warm season, a free elastic band is much more comfortable than a hard belt. And for little girls, such a decision is just a godsend, because the skirt on an elastic band doesn’t constrain the movements at all, which is very important for young fashionistas.
Tatiana skirt with elastic is easy to sew even novice needlewomen. Since the belt is elastic, here you can not be afraid of a little mistake with the size.
With folds
The pomp of the skirt-Tatyanka is achieved by a large number of folds, and they are the most recognizable feature of this model. Actually, "Tatyanka" can be called any skirt with pleats, which are laid from a wide belt.
To get beautiful folds, to create a skirt-Tatyanka choose soft fabrics that are easily draped and keep their shape well. This may be cotton material, as well as chiffon, tight knitwear, etc.
The number and volume of folds depend not only on the selected material, but also on the method of sewing. If you put the "Tatyanka" on the gum, the folds will be more, and they will be softer than that of the same skirt on the yoke.
On yoke
The wide coquette is a classic version of the landing for a skirt-Tatyanka. Due to the hard belt, the waistline is beautifully marked and the transition to the hips is smooth, so these models look more feminine and elegant.
"Tatyanka" on a yoke can be part of a business wardrobe and make a pleasant variety in it - it looks more playfully romantic than strict pencil skirts.
For sewing these skirts choose thick materials, so the silhouette is more voluminous than when using a belt-elastic. The skirt on the yoke can be worn with wide or thin straps in a contrasting color - this is a simple but effective way to liven up the image.
What to wear?
Over the centuries of its existence, the Tatyanka skirt has already managed to become a real classic of women's wardrobe. Therefore, choosing the accompaniment to it, preference should be given to the appropriate style things in which simplicity is combined with sophistication. "Tatyanka" will go well with feminine blouses, jackets, trench coats, elegant coats, pumps, shoes and elegant boots with heels.
Since the silhouette of the skirt is rather voluminous, it is better to choose a slinky or straight top to it: if the upper part of the outfit is very free, 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 for a belt.
The top of the ensemble can be a shirt with or without sleeves, a turtleneck, a sweater or a pullover with buttons. In the warm season, a "Tatyanka" can be worn with light tops, shirts and T-shirts. In cool weather, you can put a short jacket over it, for example, a jeans or leather jacket.
As for shoes, it is better to give preference to models in the classical style, preferably, at least on a small heel. Shoes, sandals, ankle boots - this is exactly what you need. If you prefer a flat sole, then pay attention to the elegant ballet flats and lace-up shoes.
How to sew?
The simplest version of Tatyanka skirt 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 instruction will help you with this.
To sew a skirt-tatyanka, you need to take a few measurements:
- hip volume;
- Waist;
- the length of the skirt (it should be selected individually).
The undoubted plus of "Tatyanka" is that to create such a skirt you do not need to make a pattern. The necessary measurements are marked directly on the fabric, and then all the excess is cut off.
After the necessary measurements have been made, the optimum width of the future product should be determined. It all depends on your desire, but usually the volume of the hips multiplied by three or two, or added to it 30-40 cm
We will sew a skirt from a rectangular piece of fabric: its length will be equal to the width of the “Tatyanka” and the width to the desired length of the product.
When creating a skirt-Tatyanka need to make a single side seam. So, we grind our rectangle along the seam.
Then we bend 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 inserted. We turn in and process the skirt hem. We put on the gum in the belt and sew the cut.
If you are afraid that the skirt will puff up, sew a wide elastic band.
Stylish skirt Tatyanka ready!
