In the modern world of high technology and the rapid growth of industrial enterprises, handicrafts have become very rare. It’s almost impossible to find handmade things; now everything can be purchased in a store with a wide range of different goods for every taste. But purchased items, unlike homemade ones, are not always of good quality and are often unreasonably expensive.
If you have the desire, opportunity and some free time, you can try sewing things. This will save your budget and give you the opportunity to please your family and friends. You can use the Internet as a source of interesting and useful ideas. Here you can find everything you need for the creative process and sewing. In our article we will talk about sewing and the features of making a long dress with and without sleeves, share our experience and useful tips to speed up the process.
Features of creating a floor-length dress
As is clear from the name of the style, the dress will have a floor length.Some variations use more fabric to create a small train that surrounds the bottom of the dress. The product is distinguished by its ease of execution, convenient pattern construction and simplicity of design. Creating it does not require a lot of time, effort and special skills. Dresses are suitable for all occasions and can add bright colors to your look.
These versions fit perfectly at the waist, emphasize beauty and grace and give the figure sophistication, which will undoubtedly appeal to every girl. Also, the convenience of this method lies in the possibility of combining it with different wardrobe elements. Various details can be used to complement the dress itself: sleeves, necklines of various shapes and figures, adding fabric to create patterns and various voluminous elements. It is necessary to think through the image in advance and discuss the desired elements when creating a pattern.
Important! The execution process is quite simple, however, it will take some time. Take your time so that the product turns out beautiful, of high quality and pleasantly pleases you and the people around you.
What does it take to sew a floor-length dress?
Before starting work, you should stock up on all the necessary tools and purchase materials for sewing. If you have already made similar products before, you can focus on previous options and select materials that suit you for the job. If this is your first attempt, we recommend looking at the list of what you will need for production:
- The required amount of fabric you like. Depending on the size, different amounts of material may be needed. You should take it with a reserve.
- A set of needles and threads to match the color of the fabric being sewn.
- Elastic bands for inserts in the belt and sleeves.
- Sewing machine for fast work.
- Pencil, measuring tape, graph paper for drawings.
- Stationery knife.
- Scissors.
- Elements of decorative inserts: drawings, ribbons, bows...
In addition to basic materials, you will need to take accurate measurements. The appearance of the future product and the comfort of wearing it largely depend on this. All sizes are taken taking into account the folds at the seams.
Important! This is just a sample list, you can add to it if you wish. If you imagine the image of a future dress and want to add decorative inserts to it, think about it in advance and buy everything you need in the store.
How to create a pattern for a floor-length dress?
In order to start sewing clothes, you need to accurately imagine the future image. A properly constructed pattern will help you cope with this. At this stage, you can make changes and adjust the shape and details of the dress. Take the main dimensions (hip girth, length from waist to hem and length of the slot on the sides), check their accuracy and start creating drawings according to the following scheme:
- Build or find an image of the basic blank for the dress.
- After that, apply your measurements taken according to your parameters.
- For convenience, you can divide the parts into upper and lower levels.
- Construct a skirt image for the bottom of the dress with corresponding locations for the cutouts.
- Also make a drawing for the bodice, leaving space for cutouts and inserts.
Don't forget to leave 1cm extra fabric for the hems at the side seams and 3cm for the bottom edge. If you wish and have sufficient work experience, you can make changes to the basic scheme and supplement it with your own unique elements.
How to sew a floor-length dress with your own hands?
Using the prepared pattern, you can start sewing the product.This process will not take you much time. It consists of the following steps:
- Transfer all drawings from paper to prepared fabric.
- Cut the material along the contour. You should get details for the front and back of the skirt and bodice of the future dress.
- After that, start sewing the elements together. Start with the skirt, do everything as in the classic version. After this, iron all seams and fold them inward.
- Now sew the parts for the top. Carefully apply a hem stitch of approximately 1cm.
- Sew the top and bottom and thread an elastic band of the required width along the waistband to secure it. Process it on a sewing machine.
- If possible and if you have ideas, you can decorate the resulting clothes to suit your image.
Don’t be afraid to fantasize and gain experience; over time, you will be able to easily create a unique style and delight the whole family with fashionable clothes.
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