Models of summer dresses made of chiffon are the most common in warm weather. By itself, this material is lightweight, perfectly draped and delicate. Its composition includes natural fibers with a minimal addition of synthetics. The sewing process from such a fabric is a little time-consuming, as it slides, crumbles, and the stitch on it is often pulled together. However, if a person has the initial skills of mastery, then no difficulties will arise, you just need to stock up on a little patience to get the expected result.
So how do you sew dresses from chiffon with your own hands? For this lightweight air dress you will need a fabric with parameters of 2.50 m * 1.50 m, where the second value is the width of the canvas. Patterns are best taken from a magazine. If it is possible to create the basis for sewing a dress of chiffon with your own hands from the very beginning and in all respects of the figure, then this would be an ideal option.
To work, you need to take needles 85 and 90 in size, silk threads with numbers 33 and 18 and a secret zipper 30 cm long. If it is not possible to use just such threads, you can replace them with cotton with numbers 40 and 50. When cutting parts, leave allowances of 1.5 cm. This is done due to the fact that the fabric crumbles, as already mentioned, and additional processing of all sections will be required. In finished form, the width of the seams should be about 0.8 cm.
Do-it-yourself chiffon dresses with a simple style are usually sewn as follows:
1. The side seams of the front and back skirts are sewn together. Only an open place under the zipper should remain.
2. A 0.6 cm allowance is ironed on the neck (inside out), after which it is sewn and sewn. Excess thread must be cut. Initially, it is possible to sew in a zigzag stitch without overcasting.
3. The stage of connecting the bodice and skirt. Sew together a seam of 1.5 cm. Cut the sections with an overlock.
4. Processing the armholes is done with a seam called "American" (hem).
5. The stage of stitching lightning.
6. Processing the bottom in a zigzag stitch.
7. Ironing the product.
Due to the fact that the chiffon is almost transparent, you should add a petticoat from the lining fabric or from the same fabric that was used for the dress. His pattern is done, according to the main skirt, but 2 cm narrower. The length is 1/2 of the entire length of the skirt. He is attached either with the hem or worn separately, but then it is necessary to embed an elastic band into it.
Chiffon dresses, sewn with their own hands, not only help out in the summer, but can come in handy both in warm autumn and in spring days. They are suitable for almost any girl and look good with various accessories. Large chiffon dresses help to hide the flaws of the figure and make the image more feminine. You should not be afraid to experiment with patterns; the main thing is that the outfit fits perfectly. It is worth noting that the thing must be washed in a cotton bag at a temperature of no higher than 30 degrees, then the stitched thing will always look like new!