Every mother wants her little daughter to look like a real princess at a children's party. And in such an outfit you can’t do without a full skirt. And no fabric can create a better option than dazzling organza.
This translucent material has sufficient rigidity, shimmer and rich colors. When gathered, it holds its shape remarkably well; to prevent the edge from fraying or crumbling, it is enough to scorch it over an open fire.
To make a beautiful outfit with your own hands, you don’t need any special skills in clothing making. It is enough to confidently hold the needle in your hands and be patient. It would also be useful to want to please your child with a beautiful new thing.
How to sew a baby dress from organza
To create an attractive toilet for a girl, you don't have to use complicated techniques or an intricate pattern. It is enough to take the simplest option.
You will need fabric for the top of the dress: satin, crepe-satin and organza (with a fabric width of 1.5–2 m) approximately 2 meters. As well as matching threads and edging tape, scissors and, if you wish, decorative elements.
Work order
- Make adjustments to the pattern according to your measurements.
- Make parts for the top of the dress from the available material.
- Sew darts, shoulder and side seams.
- Seal the open areas of the collar and sleeves with edging tape.
- Fold the piece of organza in two layers and, after gathering, sew it to the top of the dress.
- Hem the edge of the hem with an invisible seam or edge it with hem tape.
Advice. As a decoration, you can use a wide satin ribbon to close the junction line of the top of the dress and the hem.
Tips for working with organza
When working with this fabric, you need to exercise sufficient caution, as it has a number of special qualities. The material slips, the edge easily crumbles and becomes shaggy, and unsightly holes may form when stitching.
To cope with these troubles, it is enough to follow a few simple rules.
- When sewing use thin needles and threads. It is also not recommended to overtighten the seam thread.
- After cutting, it is advisable to treat the edge with open fire.. This action will prevent shedding.
- Before sewing, carry out WTO of the fabric. In this case, it is advisable to do without twisting the fabric.
- When sewing, make small stitches.
- When connecting organza parts, use a double (French) seam.
Using these recommendations, you will make it easier for yourself to work with this charming, but sometimes capricious material.
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