Patterns of dresses for beginners: dress-case, summer sarafan, knitted version of

A beginner in any kind of needlework is first taken for the embodiment of the most simple and understandable models. Also in sewing. At first it is very difficult to sew a quality beautiful evening dress. It is best to use ready-made patterns of dresses for beginners. To simple dresses you can include light summer dresses made of cotton with minimal elements of modeling, i.e. changes in the basic pattern of the dress.

The design of a simple dress for beginners combined with a bright cloth or fabric with an original print can transform even the most common model:

I prepared the patterns of summer dresses for the very beginners, among which you can find suitable models for you. With ready-made patterns it's easy to work. It's enough to download a free file at the specified link and follow the instructions given in the file. Basically, on each sheet of the pattern there are lines of marking and numbering, which allow you to easily fold all the sheets together.

Here are some light dresses with patterns:

Simple dress case

Depending on the fabric chosen for sewing products, you can get a spectacular summer dress or a strict dress for business meetings.

The sizes for patterns are given on height 168 see

the size 42 - M3-plate-r42-SHkatulka.pdf [773,37 Kb]

size 46 - M3-plate-r46-SHkatulka.pdf [748,42 Kb]

size 50 - M3-plate-r50-SHkatulka.pdf [663,54 Kb]

For this model, the fabric consumption will depend on the length of the product. When sewing such a dress, the amount of fabric is calculated by the formula: CI + 20 cm for processing.

Summer sarafan

Also it will be interesting for beginner needlewomen to sew a light summer dress with bandages on the back.

The fabric consumption for this model is calculated by the same formula: CI + 20 cm for processing. Best fit fabrics or light flowing. Beginners in tailoring are best avoided thin chiffon fabrics, work with which slightly complicates the sewing process due to the sliding properties of the material itself.

The length of the product can also be adjusted as desired without resorting to serious changes in the pattern. It is enough to add or subtract the required amount of centimeters on the bottom of the skirt.

Sizes for pattern are given from 38 to 48 - 389. pdf [961,32 Kb]

Knitted dress

Simple dresses can also be made from knitted fabrics. The combination of fabrics of different colors or colors is able to give the dress an original look, hiding a simple cut.

Pay attention to the peculiarity of tailoring of knitwear. It is not advisable to use fabric for sewing a skirt heavier than the one from which the top will be cut. This comment is relevant if you decide to combine different fabrics when sewing a product.

Pattern for this dress is given for sizes 44 to 50 398. pdf [1009,65 Kb]

Tailoring rules

When sewing simple dresses, it is necessary to observe the sequence of work, and also do not forget about the damp heat treatment of the seams. Even simple, at first glance, models can take a lot of time. But do not hurry, otherwise mistakes in the work will directly affect the planting of the product.

So, the basic rules for sewing a shoulder product, in this case dresses:

1. First tucks or reliefs are sewn. Reliefs are smoothed to the middle of the transmission or back, tuck up.
2. After this, the side seams of the product. The stitches are ironed.
3. Depending on the model, the shoulder seams are made, which must be pressed onto the front half.
4. Sleeves are sewn last.

All other stages of work directly depend on the model of the dress. Therefore, beginner needlework is best done by a person who can sew.

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