It is almost impossible to distinguish artificial suede from natural leather of small cattle, if it is of high quality. Having a characteristic soft pile on the front side, the material is used for upholstery of furniture (non-woven type), sewing shoes, gloves, bags and clothing (woven type).
Preparations for sewing
Recently, things made of suede (natural or artificial) have become a real must-have, and we’re not just talking about jackets or coats. Skirts, trousers and dresses are made from a material that is pleasant to the touch and holds its shape well.
Interesting! It is artificial material that is most often used for sewing dresses, since it allows air to pass through better, drapes well and stretches, unlike denser natural suede.
Fashionistas who want to have a trendy item in their wardrobe, but can’t find a suitable model in the store, can always sew an outfit themselves.Faux suede is very simple and easy to work with, so even those who do not have special skills in handling sewing accessories can take on the job.
The first step should be the selection of a suitable pattern. When choosing, it is important to consider the following nuances:
- patterns are selected for hard material;
- it is better if the selected model does not require landing;
- The best sleeve options for faux suede are raglan and kimono.
Important! It is better to cut artificial suede with a special circular knife. During the process, it is necessary to take into account the direction of the pile. If you cut the fabric with the pile up, the finished dress will have a rich shade, if down, it will acquire a slight shine.
A simple way to sew a faux suede dress
Faux suede has long been present in the catalogs of the world's most famous designers. Thus, the Italian brand Fendi widely uses it to sew its collections, which become real fashion bombs from year to year.
Long off-the-shoulder dresses from the Fendi collection can be worn not only in autumn, but also in summer or even winter, provided you choose a harmonizing knee-high that will need to be worn underneath.
Pattern for the dress:
The numbers indicate the elements that make up the dress:
- 1 piece each No1 (front), No2 (back), No3 (bottom back) and No4 (bottom front);
- 2 elements of sleeves No.5 and frill of their bottom No.6;
- 4 elements of pocket No.7;
- 1 frill element No.8.
Important! When preparing the fabric, leave 1.5 cm at the seams.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing a dress with your own hands
To simply sew a dress using an existing pattern, follow the instructions provided.
- Elements No2 are laid face down and stitched along the seams located on the sides.
- The sleeve sections are sewn down in the same way.
- The sleeves are connected to the front and back elements at the armholes and ground down.
- Elements No. 6 and No. 8 are stitched into a circle and ironed, folded in half.
- The finished frill is placed on the neck of the dress and stitched together, making room for pulling the elastic through.
- The assembly on the sleeves is done according to the same principle.
- Pocket elements are sewn onto the front and back sides of the fabric.
- The back elements and the shelf are laid face down and, having equalized the cuts, they are connected along the shoulder seams.
- The side seams of the skirt are connected to each other with a one and a half centimeter seam.
- The bodice is sewn together with the skirt, the allowance is cut off and overcast.
- The elastic band measured according to the circumference of the waist is sewn into a ring using an applied seam and the dress is ready.
Important! During the sewing process, you must be very careful and attentive, since artificial suede does not like to be ripped. At the sites of punctures with a needle, holes remain that do not disappear.
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