Do-it-yourself straight-belt shaping (video)

Thanks to this sewing operation, a better fit of the belt to the waist is achieved and, as a result, the product fits perfectly in the figure.

A belt is a rectangle whose width is equal to the double width of the finished belt + 2 cm at the seams, and the length is equal to the waist circumference + 5 cm at the edge seams of the belt and the transitional part. At first glance, nothing complicated, but it is the belt that will become the final touch of your product, and its proper processing will affect the final appearance of your skirt.

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Forming a straight belt is an important step that ensures that the belt fits perfectly at the waist. This technology is part of the Burda Academy Skirt Elementary Training Course. In the sewing classes of this product, you will master a sewing machine and an overlock, processing darts, seams, slots, cuts, sewing in zippers and many other features of tailoring your dream skirt.
According to the results of the course, which is suitable not only for beginners, but also for needlewomen who already know how to sew, you will learn how to iron, learn how to correctly adjust the pattern for your figure and be sure to sew a thing that is perfect for you.
Learn more about this and other courses, sign up for an open lesson, and check the timetable on the Burda Academy website.