Not a single show of famous fashion designers is complete without exquisite jacquard outfits, in which any girl will feel like a true queen, because it was the royals of the 19th century who preferred this material for sewing luxurious dresses at parties and social tea parties.
The history of such an exquisite fabric
Jacquard is a very dense material, mainly with a pattern. The unusual texture of the fabric is obtained due to the complex weaving of threads, forming an exquisite pattern. Initially, only natural fibers were used, such as wool, cotton, silk or linen. Currently, technological progress allows the use of threads made of synthetics and other artificial materials. The world's first machine for the production of such fabric with a complex pattern was developed by an inventor from France Joseph Marie Jacquard in the 19th century, but even after two centuries, every girl wants any jacquard outfit in her wardrobe.
Popular styles of women's dresses
Dresses of various styles are made from jacquard, ideal for any event, but it is necessary to highlight the most advantageous ones, which ideally emphasize the advantages of any figure.
Among the most popular:
- The Sheath Dress is a laconic dress that perfectly emphasizes the beauty of the fabric. It's great for small events like a party or formal reception. And in combination with a plain jacket, it’s perfect for the office;
- lush jacquard dresses with a tight corset, accentuating all the beauty on the decorated skirt, heavy folds and a light feminine gait;
- A straight, closed dress is a great option for work. It goes well with satin jackets. A thin belt in a contrasting color at the waist or an interesting removable collar will help diversify the silhouette;
- Dress-suit is an ideal solution for special occasions. It amazes with its severity and special grace. The upper part of this style is cut like a jacket, which makes it more impressive;
- a shirt dress is an ideal style for “on duty”, which is suitable for get-togethers with friends, going to the cinema or a simple walk with the family;
- The tulip dress emphasizes the waist making the figure truly feminine. The jacquard material conveys smooth lines and makes the boyish figure look like an hourglass.
Jacquard dresses can be floor-length or short. Lush and tight-fitting, a strap around the neck or a deep neckline will look very impressive.
DIY dress with tulip skirt
Any girl with basic knowledge of cutting and sewing can sew a dress from jacquard. A great option would be a dress with a short fluffy skirt.A similar one is present in the Dolce & Gabbana collection and its price is about 1 thousand dollars. The work will not take much time and will significantly save your budget.
For sewing you need to prepare:
- jacquard of your favorite color;
- interlining;
- zipper, preferably hidden;
- fabric scissors;
- suitable threads;
- pins or needles;
- pattern paper;
- chalk;
- iron;
- measuring tape and ruler.
The first step is to prepare a pattern; for this you need to take measurements and decide on the desired length of the skirt. Bodice patterns can be found on the Internet, where there are a lot of programs that create ready-made drawings or use special magazines. Then you need to transfer it to paper and cut it out.
The skirt in this style of dress is a classic sun model, which is a circle. You can create a skirt pattern directly on the fabric folded 4 times.
You should get the following details:
- front bodice detail with fold;
- 2 back parts;
- 1 one-piece skirt piece.
Be sure to take seam allowances into account. To finish the seams, you need to cut them facing elements.
Next we sew the dress on a machine.
Sewing
The sewing process consists of several stages:
- it is necessary to sew the darts on the details of the bodice and iron them;
- connect the back and front of the bodice along the shoulder and side seams;
- grind down the facing details of the back and front in the same way as the bodice;
- pay special attention to connecting the main parts of the bodice with the skirt, the seam should be especially neat;
- We sew the seam between the back parts from the edge of the bottom of the skirt to the zipper mark;
- then a secret lock is sewn on;
- at the last stage, the neckline is processed and the hem line is formed.
The bottom of a jacquard skirt is best finished by hand with a hidden seam.This will add softness to the folds and allow the fabric to flow. Ironing of parts is carried out only from the reverse side so as not to damage the material.
It is worth noting that an outfit made from jacquard is recommended Dry clean or hand wash in warm water. Also categorically it is not advisable to squeeze it, especially in a typewriter. It is best to hang the product on a hanger in a ventilated area and allow the water to drain.
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