A beautiful, fashionable, stylish dress is a must-have item in a woman’s wardrobe. For different purposes - going to work, walking or a romantic date, different variations of dresses are suitable. The purpose of a wardrobe item is determined by the style, color and fabric from which it is made. Dresses made from gabardine (specially treated merino wool) are versatile pieces that never leave the water.
Gabardine dresses combine simplicity, elegance and high quality. Casual and festive costumes are made from this material. As soon as a new style appears in fashion, designers immediately create a current dress model made from merino wool.
Gabardine fabric: what is interesting about the material
Gabardine was discovered by Thomas Burberry at the end of the 19th century in England. Then the material was made from the wool of Merino sheep.The main feature of the fabric at that time was waterproofness (before that, only rubberized fabric, from which mackintosh raincoats were made, had such properties). Along with the fact that the material did not allow water to pass through, it “breathed”.
This was a real breakthrough, since in rainy England almost every day people still have to take shelter from the rain, and in products made from merino wool this is much easier to do than in rubberized capes. The most unusual industry where the material has found application is arts and crafts: woolen canvases are used as the basis for oil paintings.
Composition and modern varieties of material
Nowadays there is also 100% natural gabardine, but mixed fabrics are used for tailoring. All-wool gabardine is a dense fabric on which a raised bias rib is clearly visible. To reduce cost and reduce the density of the fabric, the following is added to wool fibers:
- Polyester is a smooth fabric, the scar is barely noticeable. Ideal for sewing trousers, skirts, shirts.
- Cotton is a thin material, pleasant to the body, often used for sewing children's clothing.
- Silk - the fabric has a shine, is very smooth and thin.
There is also a completely artificial analogue, which has found its application in interior design. Their bright, durable and easy-to-care fabrics are used to sew bedspreads, curtains, and upholstered furniture with synthetic gabardine.
Advantages of gabardine dresses
A casual or formal dress made of merino wool is a unique item that has the following advantages:
- It holds its shape well - the fabric lies in even, neat folds, and the hem of the dress does not rise when moving.
- Does not lose color.
- Products made from gabardine can be washed by hand or in a machine.
In addition, the material is hypoallergenic - it does not irritate the skin, it allows air to pass through, making gabardine clothing cool in summer and warm in winter.
Gabardine dresses: styles and popular models
It cannot be said that gabardine is suitable for sewing only sheath dresses or summer sundresses. This material is universal; what can be sewn from it depends on the density of the fabric. In the 2017–2018 season, the most fashionable models of gabardine dresses are:
- Oversized is a real must-have for the modern fashionista.
- A maxi with a deep neckline is the best idea for an evening look.
- Asymmetrical models - with a shortened front of the product.
According to designers, safari dresses will be extremely popular in the summer. For the third season in a row, models with bare shoulders have not lost their relevance.
Gabardine dress shirt
For many fashionistas, a shirt dress is the most convenient wardrobe item for all occasions. Gabardine is an excellent fabric for sewing a long, feminine shirt that will harmoniously “fit” into a strict office dress code and at the same time attract the admiring glances of men. If you choose a long style, complement the look with stilettos (heels are not suitable, they will “weight” the look), massive earrings and a small clutch, then you can attend a special event in this look.
Features of products with a straight fitted silhouette
Gabardine is a fabric with extremely positive characteristics. The main feature of the material is its resistance to shrinkage - even after 10 washes the product will not change shape. Gabardine dresses with a fitted silhouette ideally hide figure flaws, even when it comes to cellulite.If you sew a product with a straight pencil style, you can visually add volume to your hips, if necessary.
The latest items straight from the fashion catwalks
A dress is the best detail from a wardrobe, which adds femininity, elegance, and speaks of a girl’s good taste. Despite many incomprehensible manifestations (for example, Saint Laurent leather minis, baggy floor-length robes from Salvatore Ferragamo), there were aesthetically attractive models on the fashion catwalks. This year, fashion in Europe, the USA and the post-Soviet countries will be set by romanticism and femininity. They are impressed by the following styles:
- Sophisticated maxi with a fitted silhouette made of gabardine and chiffon.
- Bustier dresses.
- A-line models with floral print.
To make the image look as feminine as possible, the products are complemented with lace and embroidery.
How to sew a gabardine dress with your own hands: master classes with photos
There are no special recommendations for sewing a gabardine dress: for this you will need a pattern, related tools and materials. Experienced needlewomen advise cutting the product diagonally - this is how the hem is directed. The photo shows patterns with recommendations for sewing the most popular models that can be sewn from gabardine.
"Trapezoid".
Dress shirt.
Evening option.
The nuances of sewing a gabardine dress for adults
Even experienced designers are not always able to sew a beautiful thing without problems. When sewing a dress from gabardine, both professionals and amateurs in the field of fashion design, It is useful to consider the following points:
- For sewing summer products, fabric with the addition of flax, cotton, silks. It is better to sew winter models from 100% thick wool.
- When choosing fabric, give preference to high-quality varieties.If you sew a product from cheap gabardine, after 5-6 washes it will become covered with pellets.
- After sewing the product, it needs to be steamed well.
Some seamstresses steam the fabric before sewing to improve the drape of the material.
What to pay attention to when creating a dress model for a girl
The main point that requires attention when sewing a gabardine dress for a girl is the composition of the material. Children's delicate skin is often prone to irritation. To avoid chafing and allergic reactions, it is necessary to use 100% merino wool for sewing, or in the worst case, material with a small addition of lycra. If the internal seams will be overcast, then 100% cotton thread is ideal for this.
What decorative elements and fittings go best with gabardine?
Important! If we talk about decorative elements, they can be beads, rhinestones, soutache. It is easy to embroider a gabardine wardrobe item with beads, threads or soutache cord, since it has a porous texture. In needlework, these canvases are even used as a basis for embroidered paintings, since their properties resemble canvas.
When choosing accessories for a dress made of merino wool, it is important to pay attention to the density of the fabric - the thicker the product, the stronger the buttons, zippers, and fasteners should be. You can also select them by color. For example, golden buttons and zippers are more suitable for warm shades of fabric (yellow, red, brown). Silver or bronze details, in turn, are cold (black, blue).
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