Making a pattern and sewing ball gowns yourself

Any little girl loves to feel like a princess. Such clothes as a fluffy ball gown with a photon skirt will help to create this image. It is not so difficult to realize a child's dream. For holidays such as New Year or Birthday, or for a demonstration performance in a dance club, you can create a model of a fluffy dress for your girl. But you don't have to be a child to wear such a dress.

Many girls also love ball gowns, which they wear to prom or other special events. The question arises: "How to sew a ball gown with your own hands?" The answer to this question can be found below.

Fabrics needed for sewing ball gowns

One of the most durable fabrics is biflex. Clothes made of this material are quite elastic and flexible, and are also practical. Guipure is also popular. Sewing elements from this material looks expensive, due to the protruding lace. This is a stiffer fabric, compared to lace. A material such as butter is a natural knitwear. Ideal for tight dresses. Meril is also a kind of knitwear, only stronger and more wear-resistant. You can also sew a dress from silk. But such a suit will need special care. Sewing from pearl chiffon will have a special shine. In general, you can sew using different materials, but it is better to use those listed above.

Ball gown models

Many girls dream of ball gowns, starting from childhood. You want to wear an outfit where the size of the skirt amazes and fascinates from the first viewing of a Disney fairy tale.

The most common and advantageous are pastel colors and various shades of white. Such colors are associated with innocence and tenderness, so they will look best on a young lady.

For a noble and majestic outfit, rich shades are suitable:

• burgundy,
• blue,
• emerald,
• purple.

For a bright and eye-catching look, typical for girls who are used to being the center of attention, fuchsia or bright pink will do.

Shades of noble wine colors, deep blue, and emerald look very chic and seductive.

For those with fair skin, warm colors are suitable: orange or yellow, but not bright. Dark-skinned ladies look good in fashionable purple.

There are an incredible number of ball gown models: a universal option: three-quarter sleeves, a full skirt and a cutout on the back. Also an interesting option: a voluminous skirt combined with a lace bodice. For owners of a slender figure, models with a tight silhouette or a voluminous skirt with a low waist are suitable. The "fishtail" model is in great demand among slender girls.

Ball gown pattern

Now we should move on to the main stage of work: a pattern for a ballroom dancing dress.

• The length should match the bodice pattern and the skirt circumference. The fastest way to take measurements is to take any turtleneck and trace its outline. The fabric stretches and wraps around the silhouette. It is necessary to draw a half-sun of the desired length on the stretchy fabric. Repeat the same steps on the tulle material.

• To process tulle, you need to take a sewing machine and make a zigzag stitch along the edge. The rest, due to its stretchy properties, should be processed with an overlock.
• Now it's time to sew the seams on the shoulders. The next step: sew in the sleeves and one seam on the side. Now sew in the hem of the skirt, creating folds. You need to insert the tulle right away so that the edges are invisible.
• Next, sew the sides and the seam on the skirt along one edge. It remains to turn our suit inside out. Here is a small master class on creating a ball gown finished. This is an easy option for a beginner seamstress.

Sewing tips

For the bodice pattern, it is better to use a T-shirt. For the skirt, make a sun pattern. The petticoat should have large flounces.

1. The straps should be sewn directly onto the elastic band.
2. Next sew to the bodice pieces.
3. Sew one side of the bodice.
4. Sew the skirt piece, finish the edges and sew along the sides.
5. Now all that remains is to decorate the skirt with gathers and lace at the waist.

Care tips

Popular recommendations:

• An awl and thread are helpful for creating a costume, but they won’t help you take care of it.
• Wash ball gowns separately from other items because they may bleed. It is best to use a delicate wash cycle.
• For an outfit with some decorations, it is not worth taking risks and it is better to wash by hand.
• Drying should be done either on a hanger or in a completely straightened state, horizontally.
• You can iron dresses, but on a low setting. It is better to use a steamer, especially for fluffy skirts.
• It is better to transport and store in a special case. But after wearing, the case should not be tightly closed so that the fabric can breathe.
• By following these care tips, you can keep your dress looking its best for longer.

Ball Gown Jewelry

A lot of different elements have been invented to decorate a ball gown. These can be incredibly beautiful shiny rhinestones, flowers made of silk or some kind of applique are often used. Unusual straps look good, for example, with frills or lace. Interesting embroidery, which makes the dress unique, is also popular. You can also create some kind of print that will reflect the inner world of the baby. It can be his favorite hero or an interesting inscription. And the variety in the choice of sequins, beads, seed beads and other things will not leave anyone indifferent. Also, such decorations as frills and ruffles look very elegant and gentle. Everything depends only on the imagination of the needlewoman.

Flowers are usually used to create evening dresses. This adds luxury to the image. Embroidery is trendy now. It can be a certain style or color, or even a cross-stitch pattern. A lace collar from any casual outfit will make a festive suit. You can also complement the image with any collar as a decoration. Now there are many different ready-made collar options.

Almost any mother can please her beauty with a beautiful ball gown. Even any girl can create something unusual for herself. It is not difficult, and the number of decorations will help to create either an everyday look or an evening outfit. For those who have even a little experience in sewing, this will not be difficult.