The word "boho" appeared in the fashion world for a long time. But only a few knew him. And today this style is experiencing a period of true prosperity, winning more and more hearts.
It is impossible to list the origins of boho, this style is too multifaceted and ambiguous. It combines elements of national costumes of many nations, and vivid hippie images, handmade accessories, and real bohemian chic. The most important features of boho are originality, uniqueness, an abundance of natural materials, attention to detail and deliberate negligence. In the article, we will talk about how to create a boho style dress with your own hands.
Fabrics and materials
Those who decide to replenish the wardrobe with a stylish thing of their own production should remember the boho's attraction to everything natural. Do not get involved in synthetics. But if somewhere in the closet rags of the old canvas are preserved, they must be used! Or maybe there are lace collars connected by grandmother, embroidered paths, woven braid stored in the same place? Also, we take it all fit perfectly into the image. Natural fabrics, especially dyed in natural shades, combine perfectly with each other, it is easy to work with them. It is them that are worth using to sew a dress in the style of boho.
Hardware
The necessary small things today can be easily found in any store of goods for needlework. Blocks, festoons and grommets, stubs for ties, pendants - without this all dresses in the style of boho-chic can not do. And why not use not quite traditional fittings, for example, cabochons and cufflinks? Such unexpected creative solutions are welcome. One rule - all the same naturalness. No cheap plastic! Only brass, copper, silver or any material similar to these noble metals. We will not disregard other textures, natural or imitating them: clay, ornamental stones, pearls, amber, wood.
Features cut. How to build a pattern
This style is for the free in spirit, as its most ardent admirers say. However, a boho-style dress, the pattern of which is built by its own standards, will sit on the figure better. Therefore, it is still desirable to tinker with taking measurements and drawings. But do not think that sewing an outfit is an impossible task. Take, for example, a simple model of a dress with a smell, for sewing which you will need to take only two measurements - OT (waist size) and OB (hip volume).
Colorful fabric with ethnic ornament will create a bright image. A plain boho-style dress can be complemented with expressive accessories: heavy bracelets, ringing earrings, bags with fringe and embroidery, embroidered boots or sandals with many straps.
Operating procedure
- We are building a skirt pattern. The width of the canvas is equal to two OB.
- We are building a drawing of the bodice. The shape and depth of the neck can be done as you wish. An oval or boat fits this model perfectly.
- We lay out the details of the pattern on the fabric, leave allowances for the side seams of 1-1.5 cm, cut.
- One of the sloping edges of the skirt needs to be picked up, forming the folds. At the same time, the length of the assembly seam should be 20 cm longer than the OT.
- We lay the side seams.
- Carefully connect the skirt and the bottom. We pull the gum into the seam.
- If necessary, we process sections of the neck, hem, and sleeves. If the fabric does not crumble, this can not be done.
Knitted boho dresses
Know and love to knit? Perfectly! Openwork lace fits perfectly into the image. Knitted dresses in the style of boho often go beyond the street everyday fashion and are quite suitable even for brides and graduates.
Knitted elements can be combined with flying fabrics - this layering will give the image lightness and a special charm. For decoration, you can use satin ribbons, pearls, small shells, clay beads ... But how to choose a pattern that will be associated with a dress in the style of boho? The main thing here is to focus on your own taste and your chosen image. Someone likes deliberately coarse coarse knitting, and someone prefers intricate openwork intricacies. Beginner knitters may be able to do only a double crochet, but even with this simple ornament you can do a truly stylish thing. By the way, with the help of knitting needles or a hook, you can create both winter and summer boho dresses . This style is suitable for all seasons.
Alterations
A new trend in the world of boho fashion is the alteration of clothing. Perhaps a dress that doesn’t fit the housewife, or a thing that’s just bored, will fall into the mess. You can also sew a beautiful boho-style dress from a thing that has received damage - stains or scuffs. All these shortcomings can easily be decorated, while remaining within the framework of an invented image.
Decor Elements
What can emphasize individuality better than unique details? Those who know how to embroider should definitely use their skill when creating an outfit. A small bird, a dragonfly, a boat, a kitten with a ball, a feather - any expressive detail will put the necessary accents and give the image a special charm. Primitive elements, similar to national motifs, cave paintings, ancient ornaments, are very common.
Often used and application. Elements can be designed in similar shades of the same color or, conversely, amaze with a riot of colors. It all depends on the author’s design ideas.
Heel is a fairly new word with ancient history. This ancient craft is experiencing a rebirth in our time. The pattern is applied to the fabric using special stamps. Heel-tip allows you to create truly unique and unique fabrics and from them to sew a dress in the style of boho. Pattern or sketch of the future drawing will greatly facilitate the work.
Boho on the catwalks
Why not use the experience of those who have been doing beautiful for many years when creating an outfit? Many designers often delight fans with amazing images, and there are those who work exclusively in this vein. For example, the Chinese brand "Liebo", combining in its collections and national traditions of the culture of the Middle Kingdom, and the latest trends in world fashion. Their boho-style dresses, photos of which circled the globe, are rather concise and elegant, but at the same time they are not without deep expressiveness.
No less popular is the well-known "Artka". The company's designers create amazing things, paying attention to every detail. The unique charm of this brand is very inspiring for those who take their first steps in sewing clothes, and those who have already sewn more than one boho style dress.
However, do not blindly copy the work of venerable designers. Their experience should be used only for inspiration in finding your own solutions. After all, each of us is unique and inimitable - and this very idea is the main postulate of Boho style philosophy.