In summer, the question of how to sew a pareo is relevant. This is a simple but beautiful wardrobe item that will add elegance even on the beach. You can make a beach tunic even without a pattern. It is important to choose the right fabric. And your imagination will allow you to make a unique dress from a pareo even without sewing.
Choosing fabric for a pareo
It is easy to sew a pareo without master classes. After all, in the classic video it is a simple square or rectangle of light fabric measuring from a meter by a meter. And from it you can tie a top, skirt or sundresses using knots. You only need imagination. With your own hands you can sew a ready-made pareo for the beach, which will immediately look like a light transparent dress. But first you need to choose the fabric.
The material should be natural and thin. A small addition of synthetics is welcome, it makes the product durable.
It is recommended to choose silk, crepe de chine, chiffon, crepe georgette. Natural materials do not cause allergies, are breathable, and do not stick.
Natural fabrics do not hold color well. In combination with the scorching sun, they can quickly fade. Therefore, it is recommended to take single-color materials, not very bright, with a small percentage of synthetics.
Materials and tools
You can sew a light pareo at home in several stages. But even for such a simple product, the seamstress should have a basic sewing kit. What you need for a beach sundress:
- Fabric - not less than 3 meters. The wider the pareo, the more dress options you can make from it.
- Pattern. An experienced seamstress can create it herself.
- Sewing machine with a foot for fine fabrics and a stitch for finishing the edge.
- Fabric scissors, be sure to sharpen them.
- Measuring tape.
- Iron for preliminary and final processing of the material.
For chiffon and other thin fabrics, it is recommended to take cotton threads number 80, as well as 75 or 80 needles. Compliance with the rules of compliance will allow you not to wear out the machine and get a quality product.
It is recommended to use pattern paper, a disappearing tailor's marker, special pins and purchase a foot for thin fabrics.
Important! The sewing machine manual contains recommendations regarding the compatibility of fabrics, threads and needles.
How to cut a pareo
The pareo pattern does not take much time. In the classic version, it is just a rectangle, a square, possibly with bandages. But when cutting, you should take into account several nuances:
- It is necessary to determine how exactly the beach wardrobe item will be used. If it is a light sundress over a swimsuit, it is necessary to take a larger piece of fabric. Sometimes tops or skirts are made of chiffon - then you should not waste material.
- Height and size also matter, although the beach dress is not fitted. It is worth considering that it is not advisable to make a long section - it is inconvenient on the beach.
Standard dimensions are 110 by 220 centimeters. This is a rectangle. If the side is 150, it is a square. If the chest volume exceeds 1 meter, 20 centimeters are added in width. Straps are sewn to a simple rectangle to make it easier to shape the dress without sewing. Even for creating shapeless clothes, it is recommended to take into account allowances. The edges can be sharp or rounded. But in the second option, they will be more difficult to tie.
Sewing a bath pareo yourself
The work consists of preparing the machine and tools, creating a pattern. Sewing a pareo with your own hands:
- To sew a rectangle, just measure the necessary piece of fabric and then process the edges. You can use a more complicated version - a "bat" tunic. The pattern will look like a "T".
- Another option is Boho. To do this, you need to fold the processed material in half and make a cutout at the fold. It is suitable for a bathhouse or a beach.
For another tunic, you should cut out two rectangles. Then sew them together. Fold one side to form a tube. Thread a ribbon through it and secure it with an accessory. To have more ideas for dressing the product, you can sew short ribbons from the same fabric as the main part along the edges.
How to finish a seam without an overlock
The master creates any clothes using a sewing machine and an overlock. At home, the seamstress does not have the opportunity to process the edges on an overlock machine. And the most important thing in a pareo is processed edges. Otherwise, it will not last long and will unravel.
Important! The sewing machine only imitates the overlock stitch, since the devices operate on different principles.
How to sew in this case:
- Finish the edges with a zigzag stitch. This stitch is available on any modern sewing machine. If the fabric is prone to fraying, the edges will not look neat. It is recommended to fold the edges and only then finish them.
- Use a zigzag with a closed cut. Bend it by 2 mm, iron it, bend it again, lay a line.
- Treat the product with a "Moscow seam". It will protect the thin and loose fabric from damage. Bend the edges by 1 cm, then stitch 2 mm from the edge.
The sewing will be neat if you edge the cut with a ribbon or piping. Leaving the ribbon will expand the possibilities for shaping the dress. It is not necessary to choose an element tone on tone. This way you can diversify your beachwear.
How to Tie a Pareo for the Beach
Women can create not only dresses from pareos, but also tops, skirts, sundresses, and even shorts.
How to transform fabric:
- You need to wrap the material around your waist. Then tie the top corners at the level of your stomach. And pass the bottom ones between your legs and tie them on your back just above your chest.
- Use a ring with a hole. Tie the fabric behind the neck, thread the ends through the fastener. Twist the material along the axis. And tie it between the legs at the back.
To make shorts, you need to tie a scarf around your waist. Tie it on your stomach. Then pull it up and point it back. Then fasten the shorts at the waist. Smooth out the folds. You can also make a headdress, a two- or one-layer skirt, a tunic.
How to Make a Pareo Dress Without Sew
A dress from a pareo without sewing can be made in several stages. There are more than a dozen options to make an outfit without sewing the fabric.
The easiest way is to wrap the pareo around your torso and tie it at the side of your chest. You can pull the ends around your neck and tie them at the back, or pull them over one shoulder and tie them.
You can take the scarf from the back and cross it on the chest. Direct the edges opposite each other. Fasten the ends at the back into a knot at the chest level.
Pareo is a rectangle or square of light fabric, from which dresses, sundresses, shorts or even overalls can be formed. It is necessary to select the size and process the edges well. If desired, stretch the ribbons, make the edges rounded. It is recommended to choose light natural fabric with the addition of a small amount of synthetics for color and strength.
