The procedure for sewing sundresses without patterns with your own hands

Sewing a sundress without a pattern quickly, simply and stylishly is not a pipe dream of those who do not have the skills of a seamstress, but a reality that can be brought to life. There are several basic patterns that can be used to create an attractive and elegant summer dress. Before work, it is worth preparing the necessary material for sewing, choosing a model and comparing the example with the features of the figure.

Selection of material

To sew a summer sarafan, you first need to choose the right fabric. There are several options for suitable textiles. But first of all, you should pay attention to the quality, composition and color.

Fabric options for making simple sundresses:

• Natural chiffon;
• 100% silk;
• Best quality cotton;
• Fine knitwear;
• Linen and decorative burlap;
• Single layer satin.

In some cases, several textile options are combined at once. Additionally, decorative inserts made of lace or guipure, or other coarser fabrics are selected. The color scheme is chosen arbitrarily, since much depends on the design and purpose of the finished item.

Option for plus size women

Plus-size women are usually embarrassed to wear too revealing clothes, especially in summer. Such models can add extra kilos or reveal problem areas of the body. To prevent this from happening, you have to carefully select the items.

In order not to think for a long time and not to spend half the summer looking for the perfect sarafan, it is worth sewing it yourself. In this case, it is worth using the boho style as a basis. Thanks to this direction, you can think of a model that will be spacious, and even slightly baggy, but elegant at the same time.

It is quite possible to sew a decent summer outfit without the help of a more experienced needlewoman. Cotton of any configuration should be used as the base material. To create an ultra-fashionable sundress for a curvy woman without special sewing skills, you can use this sketch:

Sewing a long sundress to the floor

You can sew a sarafan with your own hands without a pattern quickly if you use a basic diagram and recommendations for it. Algorithm for forming basic parts:

1. Take measurements from the model. You need to determine the chest and waist circumference, the length of the torso. Additionally, measure the height from the collarbone to the heel. You need to know the hip circumference.
2. First, the top is prepared, that is, the upper part. It will be rectangular with one back seam.
3. Then the skirt part is formed. Its width is first determined by the top circumference, and the length by the model's height. Then 10-15 cm are added to the sides of the skirt. This will make the skirt more spacious.
4. All parts are sewn together. To keep the sarafan on the figure, a ribbon loop is sewn in front as a fastener.

This model will be the perfect base for an evening stroll, a yacht ride or a trip to the cinema. You can complement such an open sundress with a light bolero or a cape on your shoulders.

Sewing a beach model

Many people believe that the simplest option for the beach in terms of sewing is a wrap-over sundress. This is a completely acceptable theory, since putting on and taking off such a product is quite convenient and does not harm your hair and makeup.

But there is a very simple alternative that is made much faster and is close to the smell in functionality. It is advisable to choose a light flowing fabric of a bright color. Additionally, you will need a cord about 2 m long.

How to make a beach sundress without a pattern in a few minutes:

1. You need to measure your hips. This measurement is needed to determine the length of the fabric cut.
2. You need to measure the length of the cut 2.5-3 times the stated figure.
3. Process the fabric edges with an overlock.
4. In the middle of one of the large sides of the resulting rectangle, make a vertical cut 10-15 cm long. This will be the neckline.
5. Turn this side over and sew it to the main fabric. You will get a tunnel.
6. Pass a cord through this tunnel, which will later become the fastener of the sundress.

You won't be ashamed to wear such a thing when going to the beach or even for a walk. Much depends on the degree of transparency of the fabric.

Summer version with elastic band and no straps

You can sew a simple but original sarafan with an elastic band mount without much effort. You need to use this sketch:

The algorithm of operation will provide additional clarification:

1. It is necessary to measure the length of the product from the armpit to the floor. The width of the entire product will be the width of the lower part, that is, the skirt.
2. The skirt should be made spacious and wide, so that it does not restrict movement and does not stand out from the overall concept of the product.
3. Fold the piece of fabric in half and then place it on a flat surface. Place the edges where the cuts were made on the left side of the material edge on the left. This place will become the back of the product, the factory edging is located at the bottom.
4. The top part of the workpiece should be prepared as follows: measure 3 cm from the top edge. From the marked point, draw a parallel line to the top part.
5. Having drawn 1/3 of the entire path, gradually connect the given line with the top. The connecting line should be drawn smoothly and symmetrically.
6. The sector formed as a result of such manipulations must be cut off.
7. The lining should be cut out using the same algorithm if the base material is very translucent.

Both girls and women can wear such a sarafan in summer. The light flowing silhouette will highlight all the charms of the figure and hide the flaws.

Half-sun sarafan

It is easy and simple to sew a sarafan dress with your own hands without patterns, if you know how to make a pattern from fabric in the form of a half-sun. This option for sewing the hem of a sarafan or skirt has never gone out of fashion, and even a beginner can cope with its preparation.

If you make the simplest model of a sarafan, the entire silhouette of which is represented by such a detail, then you can wear this thing to a party, to the beach, to a walk around the city or to the park. If you think of a very simple but elegant top, you can get a very decent dress that can be worn to the office.

In any case, production consists of the following stages:

1. Prepare a piece of fabric that needs to be folded correctly so that when cut out you get a circle.
2. Use chalk to draw a line to round the bottom. Cut the fabric along the mark.
3. Also mark the fabric on top, which will correspond to the diameter of the waist or shoulder circumference (much depends on the model option).
4. Process all cuts with an overlock. You can fold the fabric a few cm and stitch it with an overlock stitch or glue the fold with a special tape.
5. Then carry out the subsequent stages of processing the workpiece.

You can sew a tulle petticoat underneath, and then the product will become truly festive. It will be ideal for going to theme and regular parties. Using the same principle, you can sew a half-sun sarafan, where the skirt will be a little smaller in volume, but will look no less impressive.

Sewing a tunic dress

Sewing even a more complex version of a tunic dress can be reduced to an elementary manufacturing scheme, which will seem quite primitive. You can take some colorful material as a base. This can recreate a summer atmosphere in the design of the product.

It is enough to prepare a piece of fabric, threads with needles and a sewing machine. It is necessary to take measurements. Although the pattern is a basic sketch, the dimensions must be taken into account. Otherwise, the product may not fit the figure.

An option for making a tunic dress in a few hours without creating a complex pattern:

Working on such a model involves preparing a basic sketch according to the dimensions. Processing the fabric cuts using the overlock method. Then the parts are sewn together along the basic seams. Decoration can be done, which is determined by sewing on a small number of beads or seed beads. You can use a satin ribbon.

If you choose simple models and patterns for them correctly, even a child can cope with sewing. There are many options for creating simple things that will look harmonious on the figure and will not stand out with sloppy workmanship. The main feature is the correct choice of material. The fabric should be bright, natural and high-quality.