A sundress is one of the universal things for toddlers and preschool children. It is practical, because it can be used for different occasions, for example, for a walk on a summer day or for an event in a kindergarten. Many stores offer a huge selection of children's sundresses, but any mother wants her girl to look unique and be the most fashionable. That is why even unprofessional craftswomen get down to business and create their own models.
Sundresses styles
Basically, for the manufacture of a children's summer sundress, simple patterns are taken. But despite this, the products remain unique. For a sundress, a straight cut, trapezoidal or sunshine is perfect. But the younger the girl, the more free form you need to choose. This will help not to constrain any of her movements.
Some models may have a one-piece bodice and a zipper closure on the back or on small buttons on the front. But more practical is a sundress on straps or straps.
Firstly, it can be worn as a separate item or complete with a T-shirt or turtleneck.
Secondly, if the sundress will have adjustable fasteners on the straps, it will "grow" with the child and will last much longer.
Thirdly, this element of the wardrobe is very convenient when removing or putting it on both for mom and for the girl herself, if the straps are fastened with buttons. Sundresses may also vary in length. If we consider a short option, then it reaches the knees or slightly higher. Sundresses on the floor have a special place, but they are designed for older girls.
Material and decorative elements
For the manufacture of children's sundresses, it is recommended to use only natural fabrics, such as cotton or linen. Firstly, they will not cause any irritation on the skin of the child. And secondly, they do not interfere with air exchange, so it will not be hot in them.
Decorative elements on a sundress can be found completely different. For example, it can be shuttlecocks, folds, ruffles, frills, as well as all kinds of applications, patterns, embroidery or rhinestones.
Pattern of old things
Pattern children's sundress does not seem difficult for experienced cutters or seamstresses. But what about a mother who has very little experience, or is he completely absent? In this case, you can use the things of the child. First you need to pick up a T-shirt that sits well on the girl, and if you already have a sundress, but it just became small, then you can use it. In addition, you will need another large sheet of paper. Mostly use the remaining unnecessary wallpaper.
The selected item must be folded in half along the vertical axis with the front side inward. Having placed a T-shirt or sundress on paper, it should be outlined. In order to draw the neck of the front, you need to use puncture pins to make punctures. After that, you can remove the thing. The holes from the pins must be connected in a smooth line.
How to adjust the pattern
Now you need to slightly adjust the pattern. First, you need to lengthen the product. This is done depending on the preferences of the mother and the convenience of the child. Secondly, in order for the children's sundress to be magnificent, you need to expand it a little. To lay a horizontal line from the lowest point, and a vertical line from the armhole point. About 10 cm should be postponed from the place of their intersection. We connect the new point with the armhole. The bottom of the pattern must be rounded, otherwise the side parts of the sundress will be longer than the front and back. This pattern should be transferred to tracing paper or to a transparent film in order to get the back and front half of the sundress.
Still, as an option, you can find patterns of children's sundresses in fashion magazines. They are already present in them, taking into account all sizes. In addition, in such magazines there is a description of children's sundress: how to decompose parts, how to cut and sweep, recommendations are also given for choosing fabrics.
Cutting out the details
After the patterns are ready, they need to be distributed on the fabric and pinned with pins. The fabric must be folded facing inward. If the front shelf is one-piece, then it should coincide with the fold of the fabric. First you need to outline all the patterns. When cutting, do not forget about allowances for seams of approximately 1.5 cm. The resulting details must be swept away, after which the first fitting is done. If there are errors in the preparation of the pattern or cutting, they should be eliminated. For example, if a child can stand still, not move, you can try using pins to correct all the shortcomings directly on him, and then flog and sweep again with new marks. Then you should sew the side and shoulder seams, process the neck, armholes and bottom of the product. The finished sundress can only be ironed and we can assume that it is ready.
Additional details for a sundress
If desired, you can add a children's sundress with individual details. For example, add a collar to the neck, while it can be a completely different color than the very base of the product. You can also decorate it with additional pockets. It will not only look fashionable, but also practical enough, especially for young children. You can still make a belt, it can be set-in, or it can simply be tied on top. It can be turned into a bow if it is of sufficient length. To add splendor, supplement it with ruffles or frills of the remaining material. There are many more options, and the imagination of everyone can be limitless.
Sundress with frill
Shuttlecocks give the sundress more lightness and airiness. As a rule, they can be located on the shoulders or along the entire length. And in both cases they are cut in the same way, their difference is only in quantity. In addition, the first option is suitable for a beginner needlewoman.
First you need to decide on the size. Shuttlecocks are mainly made with elastic, so it should be noted that a strip of fabric needs to be cut wider than there is a girth of the shoulders. The length depends on personal choice or on the age of the child. Having cut the strip of the required size from the fabric, it must be sewn into a ring. Then bend the lower part two times and lay the machine line, iron. Sew the resulting element to the upper parts of the front and back of the sundress.
The next step involves bending the upper part of the strip twice and stitching it. The main thing here is not to forget to leave a small hole for threading the gum. Sew the hole with hand stitches.
For the manufacture of a children's sundress with flounces along the entire length, a base of a straight or slightly flared shape is taken. The quantitative composition will depend only on the growth of the child and their own preferences. For example, for a girl of a younger age, you can offer three shuttlecocks, and already closer to school - five or seven. When the basis of the sundress is ready, you can start sewing shuttlecocks on the base. They need to be distributed along the entire length so that the lower part of one is on the upper part of the next. To give volume it is necessary that their width is greater than that of the base. Thus, the shuttlecocks will be pleated and will look very beautiful. You can start sewing shuttlecocks both from the neck and from the hem of the skirt.
Crocheted Sundress
Knitted sundress for the summer always looks very unusual, but at the same time attractive. For the manufacture of a children's dress crocheted, you need to choose a light yarn. Here are suitable: cotton, cotton and viscose (50:50), viscose, acrylic. It is important to note that a product made from 100% cotton may be harsh. The best option would be if the yarn consists of cotton, but with the addition of either acrylic or viscose.
Beginning needlewomen can use the simplest knitting, for example, using ordinary air loops, single crochet or single crochet. Even with the help of these small elements you can knit a very beautiful outfit. For those who are just starting to knit a children's sundress, there is an opportunity to make it whole.
This method is quite simple and does not require much effort. But there is also a minus, it consists in the fact that the product will have only one pattern and color. To make the simplest model of a sarafan, you need to connect two rectangles of the right size, then sew these halves together. To do this, you can use the pattern that was described above or just take measurements from the baby: chest and waist. But when knitting, it is necessary to increase the width of the product so that the sundress is free.
There are also options with knitting parts separately. For example, first separately make the back and front shelves, then the panels of the skirt and as an addition to the sleeve or collar. After all the details are connected, they need to be connected using a sewing machine or manually stitching using the same thread from which they were knitted. Sundresses associated with lace elements will look very beautiful. A large selection of patterns and patterns can be easily found in the needlework magazine.
Knitted sundress with knitting needles
A knitted baby dress with knitting needles will help any mother to take care of her baby and dress her warmer, while not creating uncomfortable feelings for the child. Before you start knitting, you need to consider several features. First, if you take the knitting scheme from magazines, the description does not always meet the requirements. For example, for the model that is indicated there, it is necessary to use wool yarn. But what sane mother will knit a sundress for the summer from woolen fabric? Secondly, you need to consider that the selected yarn and pattern are compatible. There are cases when, with the wrong selection of yarn, the pattern merges or is not visible at all. Basically, for knitting children's sundresses, yarn of medium thickness containing natural fibers is used. The best option would be: wool - 50% and cotton (flax, acrylic) - 50%.
Basically, children's sundresses are knitted from the bottom up, of course, if it is not with a raglan yoke. In this case, they begin to knit from the neck. For the manufacture of sundresses, circular knitting needles are most often used, but you can do with ordinary ones. In the first case, you get a one-piece sundress, and in the second - it will contain several parts that need to be connected together. To knit a flared sundress, you need to take into account the increase, the fitted silhouette does not require this. When all the elements of the children's sarafan are connected, it is necessary to crochet the edges of the product. The first row should include only single crochet, and the next rows can be made of any viscous. This is done so that when you wear things do not stretch.
Knitted sundress patterns
In order for the children's sundress to look unusual and have differences from others, you can use all kinds of knitwear. For example, use openwork, which will not only give lightness, but also save on hot days. Apply plaits, shaped or tow-shaped reliefs. You can also use braids of different widths. For needlewomen who know how to professionally knit, you can use jacquard weaves.
For small children, you can use the most simplified drawings, such as flowers or butterflies. Jacquard weaves can be used for decorative elements, such as pockets, or used as a basis. For example, you can associate the front or back with a full pattern. All schemes can be found in specialized magazines and books, or you can make a drawing yourself, but the main thing here is not to make a mistake with the number of loops.
Conclusion
Children's sundress can be made of different materials and using different tools and devices. In any case, this element of the wardrobe is always held in high esteem, because It has practical benefits and aesthetic pleasure. And depending on the diverse decorative elements and your own imagination, it can be used not only for weekdays, but also for special occasions. A sundress is one of such things that both mother and child will be happy.