A tunic is the most comfortable clothing option for the beach, and one that will never go out of fashion and is suitable for any age and body type. It's incredibly easy to sew.
We present several universal models that even a beginner in sewing can handle. Without a pattern or complicated preparations, these options can be completed in just half an hour each.
Sew a tunic with your own hands
The advantages of such clothing are obvious:
- convenience and practicality;
- variety of styles;
- hides all figure flaws;
- easy to create with your own hands.
What can you make a tunic from?
You can sew a thing from any material that you like. Most Popular:
- chiffon;
- knitwear;
- poplin;
- staple.
For a beach model, natural and flowing fabrics, for example, linen or cotton, are preferable, the main thing is that they are not afraid of water and sun (do not shed, stretch or fade).
General recommendations for cutting and sewing a tunic in a quick way
- As soon as you have chosen the fabric for the tunic and decided on the style, you need to take measurements. It is imperative to know the values of your parameters, since they will need to be transferred to the fabric and cut. Prepare a measuring tape and a sheet of paper.
- You need to add five centimeters to your measurements for extra space and seam allowances. The result will be loose-fitting clothes.
- You need to transfer your measurements to matter in accordance with the conceived model.
- The neck can be made as desired; it can be round, triangular, oval.
- As soon as the parameters are applied to the fabric, it must be cut, fastened with needles and tried on. After this manipulation, it becomes clear if you need to add or subtract somewhere.
- Fold and hem the edges of the tunic. You can trim the bottom of the product with lace without bending the edge.
We sew a tunic without a pattern in half an hour: 7 best universal models
Cotton tunic without pattern
A simple and quick way to sew a tunic dress in half an hour without a pattern or preliminary measurements. The model is universal and will suit any body type.
A beach dress will be light and comfortable in the heat.
Sewing a cotton tunic step by step:
- Prepare a canvas 2 meters wide, 2 cm longer than desired. Fold the fabric in half with the wrong side out.
- Measure 1.5 meters along the bent line and draw a semicircle of the same size. You will get a rounded hem.
- Make the neck of any shape: round, oval or triangular.
- Cut out the bastings and sew along the sides.
- Fold the hem 2.5 cm by hand or by machine. You can trim the edge with finishing tape - fringe, lace.
- Treat the neckline with a drawstring and thread a ribbon into it. For the drawstring, it is necessary to cut the facing to the shape of the neck, 2–4 cm wide.
- Sew from the sides.
- Then bend the edge 1 cm and stitch.
- For the ribbon, cut the fabric 4 cm wide and 70 cm long.
- Sew on both sides and pull through the drawstring.
Simple tunic made of light chiffon
For such a thing, you need to measure only a couple of parameters:
- measurements from elbow to elbow;
- Measure from the shoulder to the desired length of the product.
Sewing steps:
- Fold the fabric in half, mark the first measurement across (the width of the product).
- Place the second measurement (product length) towards the bottom of the fabric.
- Mark the neckline of the desired shape, cut it out and edge it with ribbon or beautiful decorative fabric.
- Sew from the sides, leaving holes for the arms.
- When trying on, mark the waist line and make an opening for a decorative ribbon or ribbon.
Tunic made of bright scarves
Such a beach item does not need a diagram or pattern and hides all the imperfections of the figure. For sewing you will need 2 identical square scarves.
Stages of work:
1. Fold both scarves in half.
2. Mark the middle of the neckline with a pin.
3. Measure the size of the shoulders and the length of the future sleeve.
4. We try it on ourselves.
5. Sew all the blanks in places where they are fixed with pins.
6. The seam on the shoulders should be 3 cm long.
7. Side seams about 25 cm.
8. Join the side edges manually on both sides.
Silk pareo tunic
Another amazing option for quickly making a tunic without a pattern is sewing from a pareo. You need to choose a light and bright pareo, the main thing is that it is slightly wider in width than your shoulders.
Sewing step by step:
1. Fold the pareo in half.
2. Carefully cut out the opening for the head.
3. Finish the edges with an overlocker or by hand.
4. Along the waistline, back and front, fold the material like an accordion and stitch.
5. Thread a beautiful ribbon or ribbon into the resulting hole to tighten it at the waist.
6. Sew the sides of the tunic, leaving space for the sleeves.
Tunic "sun"
As a basis, you need to take a half-sun or a semicircle; this style produces stunningly beautiful models of beachwear.
To sew a tunic, you need a piece of material measuring 160 x 160 cm.
Cutting and sewing step by step:
- Fold the square of fabric in half into a rectangle with sides of 160 cm and 80 cm. The fold of the cut will be on top, as in the figure. You need to fold the fabric in half again to make a square again, and starting from the left corner, cut out a semicircle.
- Mark the neckline of the dress (can be of any depth and shape). It is recommended to start with a small neckline, and if you want a larger one, you can adjust it when trying it on.
- The width of the shoulder seam depends on the size of the neckline (Figure 3). For example, you can step back from the edge of the neckline along the top fold line of the fabric 6 cm, then set aside 22 cm - this will be the armhole.
- Cut the fabric along the resulting fold.
- We process the armhole cuts and fold all the allowances inside out.
The tunic is ready!
Bat tunic
It is best to choose a light, flowing fabric: chiffon, silk or thin cotton.so that the style looks beautiful and flies out.
For length you need to take double height, for example, the desired length is 65 cm, take 130 cm as a basis; 80 cm – 160 cm.
Progress:
1. Fold the fabric in half, the fold should remain on top.
2. Mark and carefully cut out the neckline in the center.
3. Based on the measurements of your hips, set aside one-fourth of their measurements plus allowances and mark the vertical sides - these are the future sides of the dress.
4. If you wish, you can make the drawstring just below the chest and stretch the elastic, or leave the tunic in a loose style.
Tunic with spaghetti straps in fine jersey
Perhaps there is a piece of good knitted fabric lying around at home.The size of the fabric must be selected so that the width of the material is equal to the length from one elbow to the other or 1.5 chest circumference. The length of such a tunic is chosen independently: mini, midi or maxi.
Sewing steps:
- Fold the fabric in half and round the corners with scissors.
- Cut a hole for the head. The front cutout should be larger than the back.
- Two rope straps are sewn to the upper fold in this way: cut out the two upper corners in a semicircle, trim the edges and sew the straps to the corners.
- If the edges of the fabric do not fray, you can leave the cut untreated or hem it.
This is how simple and in a matter of minutes you can make an exclusive outfit for the beach, in which you will feel unique and unique!
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