Lingerie style in clothing does not lose its relevance. Tops, dresses and other wardrobe items can be featured in any image. Silk or satin T-shirts look simple but impressive. Therefore, even a novice seamstress may need a lingerie style top pattern.
Style features
In order for lingerie-style clothing elements to make the image winning, they need to be combined correctly. They should interest, not provoke.
Basic rules of combination:
- A revealing lingerie-style dress looks good with cardigans, long wool or knitted ones.
- A top without a cape can be complemented with jeans, they should be as simple as possible. And shorts will make the image ridiculous.
- The slip dress goes well with men's jackets. If you choose the right shoes and accessories, you'll have a stylish look for a festive occasion.
- Small jewelry will complete the look with a lingerie-style top or dress. Earrings or a chain should not be conspicuous.
- A white or black dress can be worn without any additional accessories; a small handbag or clutch will complete the look.
- The only look that doesn't look good with satin tops is sporty. Romantic or formal looks equally good.
- Dresses can be worn over plain t-shirts.
- It is not recommended to wear high heels if the outfit includes lingerie-style clothing.
- The top can be complemented by a jacket of the same color made of satin or silk.
Lingerie style in clothes
The lace satin top pattern looks pretty simple. What makes the style different:
- All lingerie-style products are reminiscent of sleepwear in their cut.
- Things can look revealing, but still hide everything they need to when combined correctly.
- Tops, dresses and other items are sewn exclusively from light fabrics. Usually these are chiffon, satin and silk.
- The most popular colors are pastel. Sometimes tops are made in bright colors, but there should be no patterns on them.
The main difference between lingerie clothes is that they look revealing, but not provocative. The fabric emphasizes the flaws of the figure. Therefore, tops are not recommended for ladies with a large clothing size. Lace is the main element used to decorate things. Ruffles and frills are rarely used.
Important! If the fabric is translucent, it is made multi-layered. Clothes of this cut should not look vulgar.
Typical styles
Tops that resemble lingerie can be of different lengths and styles. The main design options are:
- Option with cups. Cups emphasize the chest, but also highlight the figure's flaws. It is recommended to choose such clothes if you have a slim figure.
- Loose tops with straps are an option for ladies with medium or small breasts. When combined with curvy shapes, the image turns out vulgar.
- Tops with frills on the chest made of the main fabric. Lace is rarely used to create additional volume.
- Tight-fitting options for combination with suits, jeans. Recommended for girls with above average height.
There are different options for top lengths:
- Standard length is at waist level. Loose fit is often used.
- Crop top - items above the waist, suitable for combination with jeans, shorts. Can be complemented with a jacket.
- Elongated tunic-type garments, the fabric of which fits tightly to the body.
- Slip - most similar to nightwear, complemented by thin straps. Length not below the hip. It is the slip that is recommended for older women.
Necessary materials
To sew a silk lingerie top yourself, you need to have enough base fabric and lace for decoration if desired. But silk is not the main material used to create clothes in this style.
- Silk is one of the most expensive materials. The fabric fits the body nicely. Even in a loose cut, it flows along the figure, emphasizing the flaws. Silk is difficult to care for, so it is recommended to choose satin, it is cheaper and less capricious.
- Satin is a quality fabric at a reasonable price. The downside is that it is too shiny.
- Velvet - rarely used for sewing tops, decorated with lace. With its help you can create a festive look.
- Lace - used to create a second layer over the main fabric.
- Viscose is the least commonly used material for sewing underwear. It is a pleasant material for the body, which allows the skin to breathe. The fabric retains its color, is easy to iron, does not require intensive care, but products made from it quickly lose their good appearance.
Unlike cotton, satin and silk require careful care, so a T-shirt or dress made from them rarely becomes everyday clothing. The main rule for caring for silk is that it should be stored only in natural materials. Polyethylene, for example, leads to moisture accumulation.
Pattern for a top with ties at the front and wide straps
If you want to find a ready-made pattern, it is recommended to pay attention to the works from the magazine "Burda". A top with ties and wide straps can be made in several stages:
- Cut out the neck and armhole edgings. The edgings should be 3 cm wide. Determine the length based on the finished cuts.
- Make a separate edging for the neckline, cut a piece to the middle of the top and leave the other piece for the neckline and tie.
- Attach the two parts of the top. Sew the shoulder and side seams.
- Overcast the seam allowances and press.
- Overcast the bottom of the top and hem it with a finishing line.
- Trim the edges with piping.
- To hem the neck.
- When sewing the shoulder seam, place cotton tape underneath it. Iron the allowances.
The lingerie top according to the pattern should be below the waist, but above the mid-hip line. Wide straps allow you to wear it without a cardigan or sweater, and also wear it with shorter shorts.
Summer top pattern with lace trim
If you need a smart option, you should sew a top with straps with your own hands. Quick sewing process step by step:
- Prepare all the details for sewing the top.
- Make a edging for the neckline.
- Connect the two parts of the top and sew them together using suitable seams.
- Overcast the edges.
- Trim the edges with piping.
- Prepare lace to size.
- Place lace ribbons on top of the main fabric, right side out.
- Sew with a zigzag stitch.
Top with piping around the neck and armholes
The edging helps to complement the sewn product, but does not attract as much attention as lace. You can edging not only the neck, but also the armhole.
How to sew a top with piping in a lingerie style:
- Place the facing on the front side.
- Align the cuts.
- Baste the edges and stitch them.
- Check that the shoulder and side seams match the facing seams.
Tips for DIY Sewing
Before you learn how to sew a tank top with straps, you need to consider the features of working with the material:
- The fabric is stored folded upwards.
- Only very sharp scissors are used for cutting.
- Before sewing, the satin is left to “rest” for some time after cutting.
- The sewing machine needle must match the type of fabric and be of high quality and sharp.
- It is important to stretch the fabric when sewing.
- The stitch length is chosen short so that the machine sews evenly.
Important! Before sewing on the flounce or simply finishing the work, the ends are finished with a zigzag stitch.
How to sew lace to a lingerie style top
You can sew a tank top with lace on straps in several stages. First, make the top and finish it with a zigzag stitch. Then start sewing on the lace. It is recommended to use lace strips of a contrasting color, which at the same time will match the main fabric. Before you start working with complex materials, it is recommended to watch the master class.
The strip should be applied over the satin and stitched with a zigzag stitch. The thread must be chosen exactly to match the color of the lace, as the stitch should not be visible. If desired, you can choose another decorative stitch.
A lingerie-style top, with the right selection of other clothing elements, will help create a bright or serious image. When sewing yourself, it is recommended to use satin or natural silk. It is imperative to take into account the features of working with fabric, as well as the rules for storing and caring for it. You can decorate the top with lace or flounces.
