A flying, feminine chiffon will never go out of style. Dresses from this material are simply saturated with tenderness and lightness, and they are the ideal option for the summer heat. And if in the assortment of shops there is no style to your liking - you do not need to despair, because you can sew a dress of chiffon with your own hands.
This material opens up huge scope for creativity, it is able to harmonize with absolutely all textures and easily fit into any style of clothing.
Sewing a chiffon dress with your own hands is not quite simple, but it is quite possible, the main thing is to get used to this sliding material. It is recommended to cut it in one layer, as the fabric literally “escapes” from under the scissors. As for the processing of slices, there are several simple nuances, and although it is not possible to quickly sew a dress from chiffon - it requires a lot of painstaking work - the result is worth it.
Seams for processing the bottom and single parts:
- the edge of the fabric is wrapped and a zigzag stitch is laid in a width of 3 mm with a small stepping seam, excess material is cut close to the stitched stitch;
- the rolled up slice can be processed with a role overlock seam;
- they often use the common Moscow or, as it is also called, “American” seam; for this, a straight line is laid close to the seam, then the edge is finely twisted inward and another seam is laid;
- The seam in two steps is done with the help of an overlock: first, the cut is processed with an overcasting machine, then it is turned inside out and a line is sewn close to the edge.
In order to sew a summer dress of chiffon, you will need a thin needle and silk threads. Internal sections of the product are processed by overlock, roller stitching with an average pitch. Then, at a distance of 0.7 cm from the edge, a straight seam with long stitches is laid. When cutting, you need to take into account the allowance of this width. The armhole and neckline will look neat if treated with a slanting inlay of the same fabric as the product itself. To give a wave when bending the bottom of the dress, processing it on an overlock or machine, the seam must be stretched.
Having dealt with the principle of processing chiffon, you can begin to search for style. It is better to give preference to simple models, because to sew a dress from chiffon with your own hands is a very difficult task, and the more model seams, the more difficult the cutting and assembly of the product. By the way, the model needs to be selected exactly chiffon, otherwise when changing the fabric the dress may lose its appearance.
Chiffon dresses look excellent on the floor, and it does not matter if it is closed or open, it’s on top. It can be a sundress with a bare back or a model with a bat sleeve. It is important that on the waist line it sits strictly in shape, then the silhouette will be perfect.
Many people consider chiffon to be very moody at work, and this is true, and although a professional can easily make a piece of fabric a unique thing, and for beginners it will take a lot of time for such experiments, there is no need to be afraid. After all, having a little perseverance and diligence, it is not so difficult to sew a dress from chiffon with your own hands. And as a result, a charming outfit will come out, which will rightfully become a subject of pride.