How to sew a dress: patterns and master classes

Dress - an indispensable element of women's wardrobe. It can be beach, home, city, office, and even evening. Patterns of sundresses will help you create any of these options yourself.

The hot season requires light clothing, and a sundress here can be very useful. Natural, flowing, flying fabrics will help you feel comfortable and be irresistible both in your own garden and on the evening promenade along the streets of the resort town. Of course, there is nothing more comfortable sundress for trips to the beach.

Beach model is easy to make at home in an hour, using a minimal sewing kit and a primitive pattern.

For the "sundress-pasha" requires only one measurement - the girth of the hips. The resulting figure should be multiplied by two, this will be the width of the sundress. The length is determined arbitrarily, as long as it covers the bottom of the swimsuit. The best option is to mid-thigh.

The length and width should be noted on the fabric, carefully cut a rectangle. If the material is synthetic, it is enough to cut it with hot scissors without processing the edges. In the upper right and upper left corner, make two armholes with scissors, and the product is ready.

If the fabric is natural, to each edge on the pattern you need to add one and a half centimeters per stitching, additionally cut two strips for strapless.

Straps are sewn to the upper corners of the product, treated with overlock from all four sides.

Wearing a sundress is very simple. One strap should be thrown over the right shoulder, skip the fabric in front under the left hand, back, forward again, and put the second strap on the left shoulder. The fabric is beautifully draped, taking the shape of the body, and will open a nice neckline on the back.

This model can be worn in another way. Wrap it around the body, in front of the chest, and tie a bow or a beautiful knot. The material should be enough for the fabric to fall freely and completely cover the swimsuit. When walking such a sundress-pareo will fly beautifully, showing a tanned body, but will not make the image too frivolous.

In the past few seasons, clothes with open shoulders do not go out of fashion. To get into the trend, it is enough to complicate the pattern of your summer sundress a little, and to sew a product with a beautiful flounce on the shoulders.

For this you will need:

• the cloth;
• thread color;
• small;
• safety pins;
• scissors;
• tape measure;
• notebook and pen;
• gum from 1 to 1.5 cm wide.

The work is performed in stages:

• The first stage involves the removal of measurements. For a simple dress, you traditionally need to figure out the half-grip of the chest, waist and hips. If the dress is not fitted, it is enough to measure the chest and hips.If the breast is very lush, when cutting the fabric, extra centimeters for tucks are taken into account.

• The second stage is drawing a pattern. 4 details are needed: two for the base of the dress, two for the shuttle. The length and width of the dress are cut out in accordance with the measurements, plus 3 centimeters per allowance on each side. The size of the shuttlecock depends on how draped it should be, plus 2 centimeters for seams. A belt is cut out of the same fabric;

• The third stage is sweeping away. It is necessary to reduce the excess or make a new pattern, if there is a risk that the thing will be too small. In addition, it is easier to work on a typewriter, when the parts are already fastened together with a preliminary seam. A shuttle is better not to sew to the base, but pin with pins;

• At the fourth stage, the machine is used for the firmware. The two base rectangles must be sewn together, not more than 25 cm from the top edge - these will be armholes for hands. According to them you need to lay a finishing line.

Parts of the shuttlecock are sewn along the side seams, then you need to connect the middle of the dress base and the middle of the shuttlecock, so that the same amount of fabric protrudes along the edges. It should be a T-shaped dress with a stock on the fabric allowance on top. Next, chop the two parts with pins and sew the shuttlecock to the base from the armhole to the armhole on both sides.

Now it's time to hem the top of the sundress with a suture with a closed cut, leaving a small section through which the elastic will be inserted. The width of the seam should be slightly greater than the width of the gum, the length of the gum should be equal to or slightly less than the circumference of the shoulders.

To put the gum in, it will be convenient to fasten a pin to one end of it, stick it into the non-stitched end and, gathering the fabric, stretch it all the way to the next hole in the seam. The ends of the gum can be swept away to make it easier to stitch on a typewriter, remove the pin.

When the top of the dress is ready, it remains to hem the hem and the bottom edge of the shuttle with a seam of the bend and process them with an overlock. At last, a belt is sewn, and a dress with a shuttlecock on the shoulders is ready.

This model is suitable for girls with absolutely any figure. You can modify it with a belt and accessories, and make it your favorite dress for a walk or a romantic date.

A dress with frills can also be sewn from knitwear. It turns out very interesting and unusual models that are perfect for both walking and evening out. How to do this, tell the following video:

Boho - the name of the style, which means an abundance of cotton fabrics, floral motifs, bright colors, lace, long skirts to the floor, and other attributes of bohemia and "flower children". All this is the best suited for summer sundresses.

The choice of fabric depends on the style direction. The model in the classical style will be made of velvet or knitwear, boho glamor is embodied in lace and chiffon fabrics, hippie-chic to burlap and suede, boho-eco for naturalness. But the most versatile option for warm weather and everyday wear is a flax sundress.

Linen clothing is 100% natural, has unique hygienic properties, breathes, does not cause sweating, is pleasant to the skin. It is easy to wash, it dries quickly, does not fade, does not fade, is practical to wear. In addition, linen things look unusual, stylish, and, despite its brevity, expensive.

The simplest pattern of a linen sundress in the boho style consists of a minimum number of parts and does not require complex measurements. This is the so-called sundress-apron on wide straps.

The pattern is assembled from three or four parts, depending on whether the sundress has a back, or the straps will be sewn to the skirt's belt. Classic sundress apron consists of a breast, crossed straps and a skirt.

To draw a pattern, it is necessary to measure the width of the chest (chest part of a sundress) and the height of the chest part. The length of the straps consists of the height of the back and half the height of the front, plus 2-3 centimeters for the seams. The width of the straps is chosen arbitrarily.

The pattern is shown below.

Sewing begins with the fact that the breast is individually stitched and the straps sewn. The straps are sewn to the breast, then pleats are gathered on the canvas of the skirt. On the back should be issued a belt for this cut out a strip of ten centimeters wide and pritachivaetsya.

The hem of the skirt is stitched to the hem and processed by overlock. Lastly, you need to sweep the top and bottom of the dress and flash it all on a typewriter.

The color of summer sundress can be any: white, blue, green, blue, cherry, brown. Fabric with a small floral print, corduroy and ethnic motifs will do.

It is important to wear a dress-apron over a T-shirt, T-shirts, blouses. As an outerwear, it will be complemented with a large-knit cardigan, a thin parka or faux suede jacket.

This model is specifically designed for the changes that have occurred with the figure. She sits quite freely, not tight-fitting belly and not holding down, and emphasizes the beauty of a woman during pregnancy.

To simulate the pattern is very simple. Classic sundress on wide straps consists of only two fragments: the base and the straps themselves.

For the foundation, two parameters need to be measured: the length from the armpit to the knees, the calves or the ankles at will, and the width equal to the waist circumference at the point where the stomach is most exposed.

For a cool time, stock up on a model with large pockets of half-woolen fabric. It will be perfectly combined with turtlenecks and blouses. A dress will look different if you sew it from jeans, velvet or any other thick fabric.

In addition to the main fabric 120 cm long, you will also need a lining for the pocket and glue, as well as a rubber band, tape for the drawstring and standard sewing equipment.

The following details of the pattern increase to the desired size and print.

Fold the fabric in half and distribute the patterns on it. Bottom is cut out separately. After securing the parts with pins, circle the contours, add 1.5 cm allowances to the sides and 2 cm from the bottom, then cut out.

Two pockets are cut out of the lining fabric with allowances, which need to be pinned to the bottom of the front. For density from the seamy side the kiperny tape is glued.

We stitch the middle cut of the upper parts of the front, process the allowances and undress the seam (the last actions relate to each seam). We attach the lower part, combining the pockets. Then grind tuck. Then we combine the details of the back and shoulder sections.

We cut out the stitches from the remnants of the fabric and sew them, having previously strengthened it with adhesive material.

Having tried on a sundress, mark the line for the drawstring (approximately 10 cm from the chest line), fix the ribbon, grind the side sections and pass the elastic into the drawstring. It remains to process the bottom edge and decorate the new thing with beads or any decor to your liking.

It is a mistake to think that dresses are the prerogative of exceptionally slim ladies. There are a considerable number of models of sundresses that can emphasize the appetizing forms that captivate men from the Renaissance to the present day.

At home, it is important to choose the right style. On a full figure, from 52 sizes and more, wide models look advantageous, but not shapeless overalls, but with an emphasis on the upper body. Considered to be successful styles with a V-neck, which emphasize the lush chest and visually lengthen the neck, as well as models with a detachable waist.

You can model the bodice in several ways. Here, without the basis of the dress patterns, we can not do.

Along the waist line, cut off the top of a preferably unfolded pattern. Breast groove close, and the waist will expand. Make a cut to the top of a closed chest and put a point, as shown in the drawing.

Go to the formation of the bodice. From the top point in the side slice, set aside down 4 cm. From the point obtained to the right, set aside 1 cm (point 6) and draw a parallel line.

From point B4 (middle line of the front) on the pattern measured 13-15 cm (point K). You can do more. From the lower top of the humeral tuck G7 up we measure 10 cm and get the second point (K1). Now we connect it with points K and 6. But since it is necessary to arrange the smell, the K1K line should go to the left ledge, at least 5 cm from the center line of the front.

Now you need to simulate the back. From the top of the side slice we measure down 4 cm and to the left 1 cm. From the obtained point we draw a horizontal line to the line of the middle of the back, and also parallel down, as in the front pattern. The talium tuck closes and the cuts at the top and bottom are rounded with smooth lines.

The final version of the bodice without smell.

In the second variant, the side cut is reduced by 4 cm, and the length of the right half-rug is increased by 5 cm. The lower tuck is not closed, but it is clamped. Mark the beginning of the calyx by measuring on yourself from the shoulder line. Then, as shown in the pattern, connect the top point with a straight line to the smell point and a smooth line with a side cut.

As for the skirt, it can be straight, flared or half-sun.

There is a third option. It is possible to draw on paper existing, for example, top with a smell. If necessary, adjust and transfer to the fabric. After cutting, we harvest the halves before and combine.

To make the model fitted and hide unnecessary seams, we will cut out 2 details of the yoke 10 cm high. The “Sandwich” is sewn from the yoke, bodice and the second piece of the yoke. In this case, both must be face out. We process armholes with an oblique bake.

The back will be collected on the gum. For her, a rectangle is cut out 1.5 times wider than the size of the back and the length from the beginning of the armhole to the end of the coquette.

Having made the hem and stitched the back with an elastic band, stitch it to the front. It remains to carve out a skirt and process the bottom.

An example of modeling sundress of chiffon, see the following video.

Linen slim dress in green with a slightly low waistline perfectly accentuates the tan. And it will give the image of brightness and a little extravagance.

On the pattern-based front of the dress, the chest tuck is transferred to the relief as follows: divide the armhole line in half, set a point from which we draw a smooth line through the tuck at the waist. The tuck on the shoulder closes. Then we increase the waist line by 2 cm, and the armhole line is deepened.

On the back of the neckline and deepen deepen, and tuck at the waist is transferred to the side cut. The talia line is also extended.

For the skirt we measure the girth of the hips.

Draw a rectangle. Width - ¼ girth of hips, and length - 60 cm. For a loose fit, add 3 cm.

In front of the skirt at the top we measure 10 cm to the right and 25 cm down. Cut off the side and separately cut. Draw a pocket.

The final result is below.

In addition to flax, crepe, satin, poplin or any other cotton fabric is suitable for this sundress. The model has a zipper at the back.

Also when cutting all the details be sure to make an increase on the seams.

For summer, a sundress is also suitable for ties, which completely exposes the back.

Open back - it is beautiful, feminine, and most importantly - appropriate in a daily manner in the summer heat. Another indisputable plus is that you can sew such a sundress yourself using a very simple pattern or without it.

The basis of the style is a rectangle of fabric, where the width is equal to the circumference of the hips, plus 6 centimeters for processing the edge, and the length is measured directly on the figure from the level of the axillary hollows.

When the base of the sundress is ready, it is spread out on a flat surface in order to outline the lines along which elastic bands will be sewn. It is important to bear in mind that ordinary underwear bands are not suitable for this purpose. They will look rough, ugly to wring the fabric and squeeze the chest.

For a sundress, it is better to use a rubber band, while stitching the fabric is necessary before the rectangle is sour cream along the back or side seam into a full-length sundress.

There are two ways to sew a thread-elastic to the fabric: stitch it with a zigzag, putting it on the seamy side of the product, or insert it into a bobbin and use it as a regular thread.

The second option is faster and simpler, but in both cases it will be useful to outline a small line along the line at the same distance so that the line is even and beautiful.

Horizontal assembly on a string-gum can fill the entire upper part of the sundress or be placed only above the chest and along the waistline. If it fills the top, then the distance between the lines should be about 1 cm. If these are two separate lines, 4-5 rows are enough at intervals of 1 cm.

The rectangle of fabric, assembled with elastic, is stitched from the wrong side. Then you need to tuck the bottom edge on the wrong side 1 cm, stitch with a straight line, bend another 1 cm, iron, stitch it on the front side of the product. This method is called double-shear processing.

Fabric for a dress on an elastic band the most various approaches. Monochrome option in a fashionable color is easier to combine with other elements of the wardrobe. The sundress with a pattern is more self-sufficient and original. Floral motifs, ethnic and animal prints look beautiful from the patterns. Geometric patterns can be spoiled by the amount of rubber bands, as they are hidden by numerous folds.

Cotton sundress straight silhouette - the embodiment of simplicity and femininity. Such a model is very variable in combination with things of various textures and fabrics, practical, and suitable for owners of different figures. A straight, long sundress visually makes any woman taller and slimmer, and monochrome fabrics and a narrow vertical strip will help to hide those extra pounds.

You can draw a pattern directly on the fabric, without resorting to a complex engineering and design method, which requires a paper base:

• The first measurements are taken. They need only three: the girth of the chest, waist and hips. The length of the sundress - a matter of purely individual.
• The simplest version with attached straps consists of two halves. For the back it is necessary to note the length, apply the measures of exhaust gas, heat emission and heat loss and temperature measurement on it, preliminarily dividing the value by 2, connect the points with a smooth line. For a slender figure this will be enough; for a fuller one, taleic and chest darts are necessary.
• The top of the dress can be straight, then the neckline will be square, V-shaped or round. Any of these options can be pre-drawn by hand.
• The width of the straps is also very variable. Thin straps will look better on thin shoulders, moderately wide on sloping and full. It is interesting to look straps from a fabric of a different color, plain or lace. Lace can also hide minor flaws in the upper part of the sundress and lengthen the hem too short.

As with any product, after shears a straight cut sundress is tried on and checked for the presence of cut flaws.After stitch on the machine and decorate at will.

Another affordable way to sew a straight cut sundress without drawing work is to build a pattern with a shirt that fits well on the figure:

• A suitable T-shirt is applied to the fabric from which you plan to sew a sundress;
• They pin around the edges with English pins and gently stroke with chalk on both sides;
• Then draw the bottom to the desired length. To the resulting silhouette you need to add 2-3 centimeters for the seams. Two cut details cut and line off.
• You can also make a straight cut sundress from a modified pattern of a straight sleeveless dress. It is enough to expand the side seams of the base model so that it is easy to put on a sundress without darts and insert a side zipper.

It is recommended to sew straight sundresses for summer from light, breathing, light-colored air fabrics or with a bright pattern.

The American armhole is a special cut of the upper part of the top, blouse or dress, without sleeves, implying a beautiful diagonal line from the armpits to the neckline. It opens the shoulders completely, while the neck can also be demonstrated or covered with a stand-up collar.

American armhole makes the thing more feminine, attractive and elegant. She emphasizes the beautiful female shoulders, to demonstrate that in the summer is not only convenient, but also fashionable.

You will need the following measurements:

• waist girth;
• hip girth;
• product length from the waist line to the floor;
• side length from the bottom of the armhole to the waist.

As a result, you should get one big detail on which you need to note the height of the neck, the depth of the notch along the back, the depth of the armhole and the cut line in the middle. You can cut the front and rear parts separately.

The model is stitched as follows:

1. On the center line of the front, the dress is cut to the cut mark, then the two halves are alternately tucked and stitched on a typewriter. The narrower the hem, the neater the neckline looks.
2. The armhole and neckline are machined with overlock, tucked 1 centimeter and stitched. If the fabric supply allows, double hemming can be done. The neckline is also made in the same way.
3. An elastic band is put into the drawstring along the back notch (it should be only at the back), which should be slightly tightened and secured with a lowercase stitch. This is done so that the dress from the back sits on the figure, rather than dangling from the fold.
4. For the drawstring neck, you need to sew a tape, which in finished form will be no wider than 1 cm, or pick up a beautiful band. It performs the function of strings. Original will look braid of strips of fabric instead of bei.
5. Finished string stitched into the neck of the neckline. You can tie it around your neck or cross it on your back and sew it to the neckline of the back.

A dress with an American armhole pretends to be elegant, therefore it is recommended to stop the choice of fabric on high-quality material of rich noble shades. A single-colored model will be decorated with a belt, handmade jewelry, stripes of beads, beads or artificial stones in ethnic style.

The length of the maxi makes such a thing convenient for combining with flat shoes, heels and wedges. A simple model without decor will withstand the current combination with white sneakers or lightweight sneakers.

A sundress of a laconic cut in the form of a trapeze is a successful basic thing both in the summer wardrobe and in the cold season. The wide hem hides the tummy, wide hips, imperfect waist, and emphasizes slender legs.A simple top is equally suitable for owners of a neat chest and a magnificent bust, emphasizes on beautiful shoulders and arms.

Sundress-trapezium can be with sleeves and without, with overhead and hidden pockets, with a variety of neck shape, with embroidery, lace, frill at the hem and other decor. It is so easy to sew any model that even those who have never attended cutting and sewing courses can cope with and have not cut anything except a print apron in a technology class at school.

The color fits absolutely any, but it is better to give preference to plain fabrics. The style is interesting in itself, and does not require additional measures to attract attention, so the fabric with a pattern can look coarse.

It is possible to cut out a sarafan directly on the fabric, taking as a basis, for example, a dense knitwear with a stretch effect:

1. With a width of 1.5 meters you will need only 1 meter of length, since the style implies a short length.
2. First you need to double fold the fabric in half with the seamy side up (a drawing will be cut out on it) to make a rectangle with sides of 100 and 37.5 centimeters. Then, with the help of chalk and a ruler, the construction of the pattern begins.
3. The first step appears neck. Depth and shape can be any; the classic version is a narrow round neckline 4 cm deep and about 8 cm wide.
4. Further from the top of the neck, the height of the armhole is laid down, equal to half the circumference of the armpit. Through the lower point of the resulting segment, from the right edge, a line equal to one fourth of the chest volume is measured.
5. If the model is planned without sleeves, 5-10 centimeters are measured for the shoulder seam from the point of the neck height to the left. The extreme point of the segment is connected by a smooth line with the extreme point of the exhaust gas - these will be armholes.
6. Then lay the length of the product. It can be made as large as the fabric supply allows. The average length is approximately 80-90 cm. The corners smoothly round, forming a hemline with a margin to hem.
7. The last step in building a pattern is to draw one diagonal line from the extreme point of the hem to the lower edge of the armhole under the arm. The drawing is ready and can be cut. It turns out two parts, one of which is the front part, and the second back. The neck of the front can be made a little deeper.
8. Further actions are predictable and simple: to sweep away two parts, try on a thing, adjust it if necessary and start sewing on a typewriter. All internal seams are treated with overlock. The hem is made as narrow as possible, so the product looks neater.

The following video will tell how to sew a similar trapeze sundress in just an hour:

A trapeze dress can be worn as an independent element of the wardrobe, and you can embed it in sets over blouses, shirts, and things with long sleeves and high neck.

Business wardrobe should not be boring. A warm wool sundress is able to dilute classic trousers and pencil skirts, adding to the image of an office lady a highlight that is permissible even with a strict dress code.

The best fabrics for the autumn-winter wardrobe are wool, wool blend, thick knitwear, and viscose. They keep warm well, draped beautifully and take the shape of a figure. In monophonic execution of dark blue, brown, black, gray and color anthracite are irreplaceable in business style. They can be multi-layered sets, which will not be cold on the way to work and not hot in the office when the heating is turned on.

It is also not difficult to sew a business dress in a business style, although it will take more time, diligence and proper construction of the pattern. The best pattern is suitable for individual measurements.

In the drawing of the front of the dress, we close the shoulder dart and open 2 notches in the armhole and along the side cut.The latter should be directed to point A, which was obtained by increasing by 2 cm breast dart.

We carry out a new armhole line and remove the dart at the waist.

The resulting pattern is resized and cut along the waistline.

Model the collar shown below and rewrite separately. Coquet cut off.

Go to the back. We tuck the tuck at the waist, extend the armhole by 1 cm and deepen the collar, and glue the front side to the back shoulder.

The result is such details.

When applying the pattern to the fabric, you should add seam allowances.

A collar (in the amount of 4 parts), a belt, slanting slips for throat dressing and armholes are cut out of the skin. For the belt will be enough 10 cm width. And the length is equal to the waist circumference, to which is added 90 cm.

We hope that the workshops we have chosen and examples of modeling simple summer and winter sundresses will help you sew an ideal model that will delight you for more than one season.

Workshops on sewing sundresses you can see in the following videos.