Sewing and cutting have turned from a mandatory pastime for women into a very interesting and exciting hobby. If desired, you can even make money on it. Few people know, but sewing clothes is not only a popular activity that can bring moral satisfaction. It is also a very useful process that develops hand motor skills and calms the nerves. Even clothes that are made with your own hands can heal their owner. This theory is also defended by the master Yulia, who will be discussed. In this material, we will tell you what a therapy dress from Yulia is; sewing without patterns using her technology is very simple.
About the author of the channel Julia
The author of the popular YouTube channel "Dress Therapy" Yulia lives in Kyiv, Ukraine. She positions herself as a dress therapist. According to her beliefs, clothes and, in particular, dresses can heal people.
Her subscribers agree with this. If the product is handmade and made of good material, then the mood when wearing it immediately rises. Moreover, some styles of dresses and sundresses can visually reduce women's waist or, on the contrary, emphasize their shapes in the right places.
Yulia has been sewing dresses for sale since 2005, and at the moment their total number has exceeded ten thousand. All products are made by hand and sewn in her own home workshop. The girl's motto is simple: "It does not matter what methods the master uses. The main thing is the result of this work."
Important! Yulia does not do custom work, but she is happy to share her developments and ready-made designs with her subscribers. For this purpose, a special playlist called "How to sew without a pattern? Sewing lessons from personal experience" has been created on her channel.
Features and benefits of "Dress Therapy"
Judging by the reviews of satisfied clients, therapeutic dresses from Yulia are in great demand and have many advantages compared to products from the store or sundresses bought from other masters.
One of the main advantages is, of course, the quality of tailoring and materials. The needlewoman uses only the best and highest quality fabric for all types of work. Not only is the base material chosen according to all the canons, but also the lining and lace fabrics will differ from store analogues in their texture and appearance.
It is impossible not to mention the styles. If the clothes in the store are made in a simple cut, and their cost is high, then the products from Yulia, including the therapy dresses, emphasize the waist with their cut and have unique styles and prints.
Light sarafan
One of the most popular items in Yulia's "menu" is a light summer sundress called Summer sunsets. This is an ideal choice for hot and sultry days in the city and in nature. The material is selected so that it does not cause any irritation and becomes very pleasant to the body immediately after trying on. The advantage of the sundress from Yulia is that it is made on straps that can be adjusted in height.
Please note! Buttons on the pockets and slits on the sides of the product make it even more stylish and lightweight.
Exclusive outfit
It is a bright women's suit made of knitwear. It is created specifically to improve the mood and is suitable not only for festive evenings, but also for everyday wear due to the wear resistance of the fabric.
It is also noteworthy that it combines well with almost all other similar items. Externally, the suit looks like a one-piece dress made of delicate, soft and elastic fabric. In addition, there is a skirt made of the same material, which has all the same advantages.
How to quickly sew a home dress without a pattern
Master Yulia's secret for sewing a dress at home without using patterns:
- Fold the fabric in half and place any T-shirt on it.
- Trace the top of the shirt to the waist level and begin adding the line further.
- Cut out the piece and sew the shoulder and side seams.
- Fold and stitch the neckline and sleeves.
- Sew pockets as desired.
Important! You always need to add seam allowances and a loose fit. This is a house dress, which means it needs to be loose. Otherwise, the garment will restrict movement and be uncomfortable for everyday wear.
Party outfit
A festive tunic-style dress is perfect for celebrations and informal parties. It has increased lightness due to the use of satin in it. The outfit is suitable for visiting a cafe or parties, dates and other events. You can wear it alone or combine it with blouses of various shades that match the tone. A tunic can visually reduce the waist even without the help of a decorative belt and other tricks.
How to sew a button down shirt dress
A shirt dress is a garment that can be worn anywhere: at home, on vacation, and even in the office. You can use almost any fabric you like for sewing: soft, linen, silk, chiffon, staple, cotton, and so on. The pattern is shown in the figure below. It can be modified by extending the front details to create a one-piece fastening strip. You can also remove the waist darts along the front and sides for those who like looser outfits. The sleeves are also made shorter if you need to insert cuffs.
After rebuilding the pattern for yourself, it is necessary to process the cuts on the overlock and sew the back parts with the shelf parts along the shoulders. It is recommended to sew the sleeves into an open armhole and process the side lines with the same seam. The collar and cuffs are processed in the same way.
Important! The bottom of the product should be ironed and folded to create a beautiful fold angle. To do this, go over the fold with an iron and pin the right angles for subsequent cutting off of excess and hemming.
With drapery
A smart dress with drapery is a great opportunity to show the world your charm and originality. Julia offers an option made of structured jacquard knitwear with a composition of cotton, silk, modal and elastane. Thanks to silk, the fabric has the ability to change shades of its main color at different angles and in different lighting. The V-shaped drapery emphasizes the beautiful chest.
Dress with drawstring without pattern
Another life hack, which consists of sewing a summer dress with a drawstring without using patterns. For work you will need:
- Two pieces of fabric that drapes well. Its width should be equal to half the hip circumference with allowances for fit and seams.
- Elastic cord or ribbon at least 7 millimeters wide.
- Grosgrain ribbon for drawstring waistband.
A similar dress can be made without a pattern: it is enough to draw a simple drawing for explanations. The work begins with the top edge of the product. It must be overcast and turned inside out by one and a half centimeters. The main thing is not to forget to leave an opening in the future drawstring for inserting a ribbon. At the last stage, a ribbon is threaded into the drawstring, which is cut off after trying on. The bottom is folded and stitched or processed with a rolled overlock.
Floor-length dress
Floor-length products from Julia are distinguished by their softness, lightness and overall comfort for a delicate female body. It has small sleeves and a well-fixed neckline. The neck is finished with a knitted piping. The dress is cut off at the waist and perfectly regulates its volume due to the presence of a belt.
Thus, here it was analyzed how to sew a dress - therapy yourself, and what styles there are for this. Master and model Yulia talks about her new products every week and regularly releases videos with instructions on sewing tunics, trousers, dresses, sweaters and so on. The uniqueness of Yulia's content is that she publishes mostly clothing options that visually reduce body size.
