FABRIC FOR SEWING THE PEPLUM TOP You need about one meter for the sleeveless bodice part and same yardage extra for underlining and 20-30 inch square fabric for the peplum part (depending on the length of the peplum you want, of course).
What body shape is best for peplum?
hourglass figures
Peplums work best for women with hourglass figures. So go on and experiment with all types of peplums and enjoy the trend! The most elegant way to wear a peplum top is to pair it up with a pencil skirt. Midi length will create the classiest ensemble.
How to make a peplum skirt?
Make peplum skirt. Decide on the peplum skirt length and then mark it equidistant from the waist marking. Cut it out. It will be a circle with a hole in the middle. Keep the skirt and the top edges right sides together and stitch with a 1/2 inch seam allowance.
How do you measure for a peplum top?
For example, if you want a short peplum top, you might measure only 5 in (13 cm) from the radius line. If you want a long top that falls down around your hips, measure 10 in (25 cm) from the radius line. Add 1 in (2.5 cm) for the seam allowance.
How much fabric do I need to make a peplum?
You need about one meter for the sleeveless bodice part and same yardage extra for underlining and 20-30 inch square fabric for the peplum part (depending on the length of the peplum you want, of course). If you want the peplum to stand stiff you will have to take such a fabric that it has enough body to stand stiff.
How do you turn a shirt into a peplum?
Fold the shirt in half lengthwise and tuck in the sleeves so that they are out of the way. Push them into the shirt so that the seams along the armholes are visible. Tip: You can also add a skirt onto the bottom of a pre-made T-shirt to turn it into a peplum shirt.
