DIY velor dress

Velor material is distinguished by its nobleness, beauty and softness. Translated from Latin as “shaggy”. The fabric is ideal for creating clothes for every day and for an evening out. You can make a dress from velor with your own hands.

What do you need

Before sewing an outfit, you should prepare everything you need during the work process:

1. fabric, in this case velor;
2. patterns;
3. grosgrain ribbon;
4. cobweb;
5. interlining;
6. overlock;
7. sewing machine.

Sewing process

To make an outfit from faux velor you need to follow these steps:

1. An evening dress from such fabric can be made in any style, from straight to fitted models, floor-length and others. Prepare patterns that will fit the type of product you have chosen. The pattern is designed to ensure that the material is elastic.
2. To cut, the fabric must be placed on a flat surface. There is no need to fold it in several layers, one is enough. Place inside out.To avoid slipping, you can slip cotton material or a terry towel under the bottom.
3. Lay out the patterns taking into account the location of the grain thread. When cutting, do not pull the material. Otherwise, the contours of the parts will be deformed. Patterns need to be attached to the fabric. To do this, use tailor's pins. Be sure to outline all the contours; they should be clearly visible. The same elements need to be cut in a mirror.
4. Remove the patterns and start cutting out the pieces. When you start, be sure to leave a little seam allowance. At the same time, velor requires a little more indentation than other fabrics. This is because during operation the edges of this material often begin to crumble.
5. Sweep away all the seams that should be on the dress. Be prepared for the fact that artificial velor causes a lot of trouble when working. To prevent the parts from shifting during the process, when basting, try to place all stitches not straight, but at an angle;
6. When you start sewing the shoulder sections, duplicate the seam using grosgrain tape. To prevent the threads from getting into the seams, you need to place the strip slightly away from the basting.
7. Remove all bastings from the dress. All seam edges must be passed through an overlocker. Then everything should be ironed.
8. When you start heat treatment, be sure to take into account all the nuances of this material. Lint will not be accepted if you place a terry towel under the product. Set the iron to a low temperature. You should iron it with steam, and do not press the tool itself too hard against the fabric.
9. Using facings, finish the neckline and armholes. Afterwards you need to duplicate the parts using adhesive interlining, then sew.Cut the allowances that you left for the seams a little to the line, and start turning the outfit from the wrong side to the front. In some cases, lint gets into the seams. To make the outfit perfect, you should pull them out using a needle.
10. Glue the lower part of the sleeves and skirt with cobwebs. The cut is processed using an overlocker. Then fold it inside out once. The hem is fixed with pins, and they should be placed across the seam. Using a special needle, sew with a double stitch.

Fabric care

To ensure that the dress does not lose its beautiful appearance, it is necessary to properly care for it. Rules of care:

1. It is recommended to wash by hand. You can also use a machine using the delicate mode. Make sure that the water temperature does not exceed 30°C;
2. When washing by hand, the dress should not be twisted. To prevent the clothes from becoming wrinkled, simply wring it out without completely twisting it. Do not iron velor items. Because even if you wash them, they will retain their appearance and will not wrinkle.

A more detailed article about how to wash velor.

Advantages

The dresses look beautiful, but this is one of the many advantages. Among the advantages are:

1. the material is soft. You will feel comfortable and comfortable in it. The fabric will not cause allergies, since it is based on cotton, which allows the skin to breathe;
2. This dress will keep you warm in the winter, so it will perfectly replace knitwear;
3. velor clothes create volume. It is especially suitable for fragile girls who dream of seductive shapes and curves. But the dress is also suitable for those women who already have curves. All they care about is choosing the right style;
4. Products made from this fabric can be perfectly combined with other items of clothing.Looks good with chiffon and satin. Everyday option goes well together.

To make a dress from this material, you will need patterns and several necessary tools. The process of creating a model will not take much time. The main thing is to follow all the rules and sew carefully so as not to damage the product.

Velor is very similar in essence to velvet, in fact it has the same properties, with the difference being: