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Sew a maxi dress from a shirt at home. Sewing a shirt dress with your own hands: patterns and a master class from the blog “Sewing Affairs”

One of the most fashionable trends of this season is a shirt dress with an asymmetrical hem. Crafted from a wonderfully fine chambray fabric that is appearance very similar to denim, but characterized by extraordinary lightness and breathability, such a model beckons to go on a journey and feel the spirit of freedom. Sew this fashionable shirt dress with your own hands and wherever you go - be sure to take it with you. You will appreciate the comfort that it gives, and the denim style in which the model is designed is relevant at all times!

Our reference: Chambray (from French Chambray) is a soft and thin blue denim, one of the varieties of denim. Chambray is lightweight and is successfully used for tailoring more “gentle” properties. Dresses, sundresses, men's shirts are sewn from this fabric. Weaving denim Chambray is very soft - the warp and weft threads are intertwined with each other one to one.

Do-it-yourself shirt dress - we model and sew

The length of the shirt dress on the back is about 90 cm, the front is shorter by 10 cm. If desired, you can lengthen the dress to the required length.

To model the style, use (an increase in the freedom of fitting 4 cm to the half-girth of the chest), and.

back modeling

Start modeling from the back of the product. Deepen the back armhole by 1 cm and draw a new armhole line. On the line of the middle of the back from the neckline, lay down the width of the coquette 11 cm. Swipe horizontal line. Then, along the armhole line from the horizontal line, set aside 1 cm down and draw a line for attaching a slightly rounded yoke. Cut off the yoke.

Lay down 90 cm along the middle of the back from the neckline. Straighten the line of the side seam, then round to the bottom line. Place a cut mark along the side seam at a distance of 18 cm from the bottom of the back.

Rice. 1. Modeling the back of a shirt dress

shelf modeling

Perform shelf modeling as shown in fig. 2. Cut the pattern along one side of the breast dart and the center of the travel dart to the bottom of the shelf. Close the chest tuck, aligning its sides, set aside 5 cm from the shoulder line and draw a shelf yoke line.

Cut off the yoke detail, glue the front yoke to the back yoke along the shoulder seam and cut out in one piece.

To model a one-piece plank, set aside 1.5 cm from the line of the middle of the shelf to the left and draw a vertical line. Then, from the vertical line, set aside sequentially 1 cm - 3 cm (bar width) - 3 cm (the allowance for processing the bar) to the right. Mark the location of the loops in the center of the plank.

Important! The allowance for the bar and the whole-crown facing of the bar on the left shelf is standard - 4.5 cm.

Straighten the line of the side seam, the length of the side seam of the shelf from the waist to the bottom is about 40 cm (10 cm less than the length of the side seam from the back waist). Place the cut mark at a distance of 8 cm from the bottom line of the shelf.

Draw a pocket 12 cm wide and 15 cm high and a flap. Mark the position of the pocket on the shelf.

Rice. 2. Modeling the shelf of a shirt dress

Sleeve pattern

Rice. 3. Pattern of sleeves and cuffs for a shirt dress

Details of the cut of the shirt dress are shown in fig. 4.

Rice. 4. Details of the cut of the shirt dress

How to sew a shirt dress

To sew a shirt dress you will need: 1.6 m of linen, 145 cm wide, 18 buttons, 1 cm in diameter, Madeira Aerofil thread No. 120.

On the details of the back, sweep and grind the traveling tucks. Lay the depth of the darts to the center of the back and iron. On the right shelf, smooth out a small crease, iron the allowance for the hem of the bar, laying the edge of the allowance under the crease and pin or sweep.

Rice. 1. On the right shelf, iron out a small crease

Rice. 2. Iron the allowance for the hem of the bar, laying the edge of the allowance under the crease

Rebuild the plank along the hem of the crease close to the edge and along the outside of the plank at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge.

Rice. 3. Sew the placket along the fold close to the edge

On the left shelf, fold the allowance of the strap, pin and iron. Sew the allowance close to the edge.

Rice. 4. On the left shelf, fold the allowance of the strap, pin

On the pockets, fold the allowances along the top side of the pocket and stitch close to the edge. Bend and sweep the allowances on the side and bottom of the pockets. Put the pockets on the markings on the shelves and baste.

Sew the pockets on the shelves close to the edge, re-stitch the upper corners with short horizontal lines, fasten and cut the threads. Sew the valves, apply according to the markup and stitch.

Place one part of the coquette with the front side on the front side of the shelves, align with allowances and pin or baste. Place the second part of the coquette with the front side on the wrong side of the shelves, align with allowances and pin or baste. Stitch both yokes to the shelves along the allowances.

Lay the outer part of the yoke with the right side on the right side of the back, align with the allowances and salt with pins or baste. Stitch the outer yoke piece to the back piece. Bend the inner part of the coquette along the allowance, baste exactly along the seam and sew, laying a line along the seam. This stitch is also the finishing stitch on the underside of the back yoke. Sew the yoke on the shelves close to the edge.

How to sew sleeves into a shirt dress

Align the upper point of the collar of the sleeve with the mark of the shoulder seam of the shirt and pin it off. Then poke the sleeve into the armhole around the entire hem with a slight fit.

Rice. 5. Pin the sleeve into the armhole

Stitch the sleeve into the armhole. Seam allowances should be 1.5 cm wide.

Rice. 6. Sew the sleeve into the armhole

Overlock the allowances along the eyelet, taken together with an overlock seam, cutting to a width of 0.7 cm. Iron the allowances for the product, iron.

Rice. 7. Iron the product allowances

On the front side of the product along the armhole, lay the finishing line, fixing the allowances at a distance of 0.5 cm from the seam.

Rice. 9. Sleeve bottom seam and side seam

Iron the allowances, fold to 0.5-0.7 cm and iron. Sew seam allowances from both edges along the hem.

Rice. 11. Iron the allowances and bend

On the bottom of the sleeves. On the right placket, stand-up collar and cuffs, sew on loops, sew on buttons, sew a belt 7 cm wide and about 150 cm long (finished).

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back detail modeling
(2). We start modeling the back detail by building a coquette pattern.
On the line of the middle of the back from the line of the neck, we lower it down 8-12 cm, draw a horizontal line to the left.

(3). Further from the blue line along the line of the armhole, set aside 1 -1.5 cm, draw a new rounded line to the intersection with the line of the middle of the back.

(4). Now we decide on the length of the future shirt dress. It is just above the knee, about 10 cm.

(5). Set aside along the side seam and along the bottom line along 8-10 cm and connect the obtained points along the pattern.

(6). We get just such a pattern of the details of the back and yoke.

Front part modeling
(7). We start modeling the front of the pattern by transferring the chest tuck into the side seam (see the article “Translating Darts”).

Building a pattern for a strap for a fastener
(8). From the line of the middle of the front, set aside half the width of the bar to the right.

(9). To the left of the mid-front line, we also set aside half the width of the bar.

(10). The plank is a double piece or a single folded piece.
Next, we define the bottom line dresses - shirts, it is similar to the bottom line on the back details.

(eleven). Thus, we get just such a pattern of the front of the dress.

Sleeve
(12). We build the sleeve in the same way as described in the article “Pattern of a two-seam sleeve”.http://www.redcafe.ru/pairstitch-sleeve-pattern

Collar
(13). We build the collar in the same way as described in the article “Collar pattern for women's shirts» a method of constructing a collar pattern with a detachable stand. It has the following form.

Patches on the shoulders
(14). On the shoulders of the dress-shirt are the so-called "pats". To build them, we draw a rectangle with sides equal to the length of the stalemate and its width.

(15).Cut AB- the length of the stalemate is equal to Dpl. Line segment AA1- the width of the stalemate is equal 4 cm.
We divide the segment AA1 And BB1 in half, put dots WITH And C1. We connect them together.

(16). From v.A And point A1 put aside to the right 2.0 cm, put points TO And K1. Connect them with t.S. Pat pattern is ready.


Patches on sleeves
Patches on the sleeves are built similarly to patches on the shoulders. The only change is the length of the stalemate. She is 20-25 cm.

Pat fastened on the inside of the sleeve just above the elbow by 10-15 cm, so that when the sleeve is turned up to the elbow, it can be fastened to a button on the front side of the product.

Belt
(17). The belt is a rectangle with sides equal to the width of the belt and the length of the belt. Belt width is 4 cm, length 180-200 cm.


(18). Now we make out the ends of the belt. On one side, a plaque for the belt will be attached, and on the other side, a corner.

(19). This is the belt we end up with. Don't forget to cut it double!

Side inserts
(20). On the sides on both sides below the cutout, triangles with sides are inserted 6-8 cm.

Chest pockets
(21). Chest pockets are squares with sides 14x14cm.

(22). The pocket flap is at a distance 2 cm from the main part of the pocket and is a rectangle 14x5cm with rounded ends.

(23). Thus, we have finished modeling the shirt dress!

Whether you go on a trip or to work, a stylish and comfortable shirt dress will come in handy everywhere. Do you want the sleeves to be shorter? Just turn them up!

Onward to the jungle of the big city! There you will appear in a dress with short sleeves and patch pockets in the best possible light. Numerous pats and denim stitching are details typical of the safari style.


Dress shirt- clothes that no modern fashionista can do without. Whatever the girl does, no matter how old she is, but with such a dress, she will always look light and airy.

Are you going to the sea? Do you want to take a break from the bustle of the city in the country? Is it stuffy in the office and you don't know what to wear to work? Then a shirt dress made of natural, body-friendly materials is just what you need. It does not stick to the body and does not cause irritation. It is easy, free and comfortable. Even on the hottest day, in such clothes, nothing can spoil your mood.

“Nothing beautifies a woman like men's shirt". Everyone knows about it. But now a girl can look beautiful and attractive not only at home, but also at work. To do this, she does not need to wear her husband's shirt at all. After all, there are things that, thanks to women's ingenuity and resourcefulness, managed to borrow in the men's wardrobe. But at the same time, fashion designers have brought a primordially female soul into this thing. Moreover, the shirt dress goes well not only with jeans and classic trousers but also with puffy skirts. Although, they can be worn without anything. It all depends on the style and type of fabric that you prefer. Yes, there is something original about it. But a girl should always attract attention. So, this is not surprising.

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Oh, it's a shirt dress! It is so amazing and unique. With it, you can come up with the most original and unpredictable images and combinations. Maybe you are not a fan of glamor, maybe you are not used to standing out from the crowd, but by wearing such clothes, you will definitely not go unnoticed. All employees will pay attention to you, make a compliment and even envy the fact that you can afford to dress like that. Although, everyone can afford such an outfit, regardless of physique. Of course, on thin and slender girls dress shirt will look a little more attractive. But, choosing the right model, and a plump girl will be able to adjust her figure, hide some flaws and feel welcome.

Every girl can make herself beautiful and desirable with the help of clothes.

Surprise your loved ones and be surprised yourself with your reincarnations and new images!

Shirt dresses are back in trend. This year's spring-summer season declares such a model a hit in every woman's wardrobe. Moreover, fashion trends do not impose strict requirements on the product, giving wide scope for experiments with color and style. The correct pattern of a shirt dress will allow you to sew any model: from an elegant office version to a light airy robe for a walk. To get the perfect outfit for any occasion, just follow the instructions.

Looking at fashion catalogs, noting the simplicity and unpretentiousness of the cut, every third woman thinks about how to sew a shirt dress on her own, because only in this case can one achieve a perfect fit. To begin with, it is worth deciding on the style, it depends on it whether the creation work will be easier or more complicated. There are a lot of varieties, in order not to get lost in the variety of forms, you need to consider several factors:

  1. Decide on a silhouette. Every woman knows exactly which structural elements will suit her, and which ones are strictly forbidden. What to bring to the cut to emphasize beauty and hide imperfections.
  2. Choose the purpose of the dress. Will it be created for Everyday life, office work, a trip to a picnic or an evening out - the style and volume of the work ahead depend on it.
  3. Pick up fabric. The type of material largely determines the cut, because it is difficult to create air waves from rigid, unyielding matter.
  4. You can sew a shirt dress both according to ready-made patterns, and according to your own drawings. Another option is to simply convert the old thing.

One of the most popular styles is a dress in the form of a classic men's shirt with an elongated silhouette.. Straight fit, long or short sleeves. The length can be adjusted according to the figure. A shirt-type dress for a woman has the following features:

  • simplicity and elegance;
  • free cut bodice;
  • classic collar;
  • buttons on the placket.

Monochromatic models are successfully combined with pumps with heels, laconic accessories in the form of a men's leather belt at the waist and a strict bag. Checkered multi-colored shirts look best with ballet flats, loafers, moccasins, backpacks with a bold design, textile, leather or suede belts.

The pattern of a summer shirt dress often involves open shoulders, emphasizing femininity and fragility. It can be a style when the top line is straight, it starts from the collarbone in front, from the back of the shoulder blade. Or an option in which the cutouts of the sleeve go from the collar to the elbow, opening the upper part of the arm.

A dress with a flared hem and an accentuated waist in the style of the 50s is a little more difficult to sew. The style will add charm to the owners of the hourglass figure, and with the right choice of fabric and accessories, the outfit is perfect for a walk or a date. A sleeveless shirt dress pattern in this style suggests a stand-up collar that can be decorated with stones, embroidery or lace, which will bring an evening accent to the image. It remains to pick up high-heeled shoes, an interesting or, on the contrary, a laconic clutch.

The pattern of a shirt dress for a full figure, as a rule, is distinguished by a free silhouette. It can be not only a hoodie-like jumpsuit, but also an elegant robe with a belt below the waist (if height allows), or a shelf under the chest. Interesting three-dimensional designs (for example, pockets or a collar collar) will help to visually balance the figure, creating a beautiful image.

A wrap dress is another interesting type of shirt cut. Suitable for almost any body type. A mandatory element is a belt. It can be a thin drawstring, a wide fabric sash or pretty ribbons on the side.

Manufacturing materials

Having decided on the style, you need to choose a fabric. In this case, it is necessary to take into account seasonality, the preferred scope of use. For example, frivolous chiffon frills will be out of place in the office, and guipure in a picnic attire. When sewing shirt-style dresses, the following materials are used:

  1. Cotton. Cotton clothing is perfect for everyday use: walking, shopping, family outdoor activities. This material is a great option for dress patterns for beginners.
  2. For the same purpose, a denim shirt dress is perfect. Dense practical material requires certain skills when working with it, but the result will be an outfit that definitely does not get dusty in the wardrobe.
  3. A more whimsical silk is a great choice for tailoring formal attire. Lightweight shirt-style cocktail dress or evening version to the floor from this fabric will create an unforgettable image. Not prohibited from using decorative inserts from delicate lace. Graceful guipure will add solemnity.
  4. A chiffon shirt dress can have structural elements: drapery, flying sleeves, pleats, complex cut hem. The airiness of the material will allow you to sew a great outfit for a summer walk.
  5. A one-piece sleeve shirt dress made of jersey is a great option for the office. It will create a strict but neat image.

The right choice of fabric will facilitate the work of a beginner, set the tone for the entire product, determine the need to use a lining, shaping elements. It depends on him the type of line, the choice of accessories and decor.


 Cotton
Jeans Silk
Chiffon
Jersey

Creating a pattern

When wondering how to sew a shirt dress, novice seamstresses initially feel insecure in their abilities, and therefore prefer to turn to ready-made patterns. They are provided in abundance by illustrated editions for needlewomen, blogs of skilled craftswomen, video tutorials, and master classes. Undoubtedly, a shirt dress according to a pattern from Burda magazine will be fashionable, but it may not sit on the figure. The parameters of such patterns are not suitable for everyone. Finished pattern for tailoring a shirt dress, it will come in handy if the future owner can boast of a slender figure.

Of course, you can pay attention to simple models. A basic shirt dress without a pattern is not so easy to sew with your own hands. But with a certain skill it is possible. If you want to start over simple option, you should ask how to sew a dress from a shirt that has become dusty in the closet. However, when striving to get a more interesting outfit with fluffy skirt and a fitted silhouette, you have to work hard. Creating a pattern according to individual parameters is not so difficult if you break the process into stages.

There are many different services for making patterns with individual sizes on the network. They facilitate the work of creating a drawing: just enter your data. Even professional seamstresses do not hesitate to use similar programs.


 Technical drawing of the dress Pattern of a dress with a single-seam sleeve

As a rule, fitted shirt dresses are cut off at the waist, which makes it possible to model the bodice separately. In order for the result not to disappoint, you should take as a basis the model of your own dress, which fits well and meets all the requirements for style.

Then you need to take all the necessary measurements:

  • chest, neck, waist;
  • waist length on the back;
  • front length to waist;
  • back width;
  • center and chest height.

Next - the marking of the tucks. They should be transferred partially to the armhole on the shelf (about 2 cm). Darts at the waist are made at will: instead of them, you can outline folds that will gently frame the interception with a belt. It is important to monitor the alignment of the shoulder line. Otherwise, the product will be crooked. The next step is to draw a bar with future buttons. It is usually performed with a fold, so you need to take this moment into account in the drawing.
Transfer part of the chest tuck on the shelf to the armhole Raise the end points of the shoulder sections. Extend the shoulder line on the shelf
Move the details of the shelf and back. Deepen the armhole by lowering the line under the armhole down. From the control signs on the line of the armhole of the shelf and back, retreat half of the lengthening of the shoulder. Connect new dots. Got a new armhole line
Transfer the tuck to the bulge of the chest in the side section. Cut the pattern along this line and close the old tuck. Deepen the front neck by half a centimeter. From the line of the middle of the front - the line of the half-skid - outline the fastener bar The resulting detail of the fastener strap

When creating a scheme for this element, it is necessary to take into account the width of the armhole modeled on the bodice. Adjusting the okon of the sleeve will allow reducing its height with a simultaneous increase in length in order to successfully stitch the part into the armhole.

An integral part of the sleeve is the cuff. It is quite simple to add it to the diagram - it is a rectangle about 12 cm wide, which is twice the figure finished part. The length is equal to the girth of the wrist.
Mark the bottom line of the sleeve. Finish the bottom of the sleeve with a smooth line. Draw a cut in the middle between the center line of the sleeve detail and the back seam. draw cuff

The classic version is standing, turn-down, with a cutting stand. First you need to measure the size of the neck on the shelf and on the back. Draw a rectangle with sides:

  • a - the length of the neck of the back and shelves;
  • b - width 9.5 cm.

Next, you need to draw a line (horizontal) 3.5 cm below. It divides the drawing into a stand (lower part) and a collar proper (upper half). It is necessary to make adjustments: the rise above the post and the ledge of the gate by 0.75 cm. Then outline the contours of the finished part, taking into account the extension of the stitching line by 1.5 cm.
Measure the length of the neck on the shelf and on the back. Cut the collar along the marked vertical lines and push it along the departure line

Creating a skirt pattern

In the selected model, the sun skirt looks good. You need to start creating a drawing with a circle equal to the size of the half-circumference of the waist, divided by 3.14. The line of the belt corresponds to the length of the lower cut of the bodice.

The radius of the circle is equal to the sum of the lengths of the cuts (lower) of the front and back, divided by 3.14. Then it needs to be extended from the center point to the desired length of the skirt. The resulting parts of the circle are one detail. You will need two of these.

So, all parts are ready:

  • 2 details of the upper part of the shelf;
  • 1 detail of the top of the back with a fold;
  • 2 details of the lower part of the shelf;
  • 1 detail of the bottom of the back with a fold;
  • 2 sleeve details;
  • 2 details of the collar and stand;
  • 2 cuff details;
  • 2 skirt details;
  • 1 piece of belt.

Cutting out a shirt dress for a girl occurs in a similar way, taking into account smaller sizes. Styles for young fashionistas can be exactly repeated by adults. This creates a very cute family look, which is often used at photo shoots for mothers and daughters. This idea is also good for a portrait of the whole family, because dads and sons love shirts too.


 The horizontal, vertical and parts of the circles of radii R1 and R form a half skirt pattern.
R \u003d (Sum of the lengths of the lower sections of the shelf and back) / 3.14 / (1/2)
Measure separately the length of the lower cut of the back on the drawing of the bodice. Set aside this length in the drawing from point A along the inner circle to point C. From point B along the outer circle, set aside a value proportional to the length of the arc AC to point D: BD=AC*BF/AE. ACDB - half of the back panel of the skirt
The front panel consists of two halves: figures AEFB and C1EFD1, connected with a button closure in the middle

Sewing a shirt dress with your own hands

The most simple pattern shirt dresses require care when sewing. The basic rule is to carefully transfer the pattern to the fabric, observing the indentation on the seams.

cutting

The first step is the preparation of tools and material. To transfer the pattern to the fabric you will need:

  • scissors;
  • crayon;
  • ruler.

The material must be washed before work (especially for those types that shrink), ironed.

When buying cotton, wool, viscose, silk, as well as printed fabrics, it is worth adding an extra 15-20 cm to the required size for unforeseen cases.

After that, you need to transfer the marks to the wrong side of the future product. Then we outline the contour of the parts, using an indent of one and a half centimeters for a seam allowance. In this case, be sure to remember the combination of the pattern (cell, pattern). Cut out the details. The preparation is over, then we sew a shirt dress with our own hands.

Tailoring technology

Required for work sewing machine with the functions of straight, elastic and zigzag stitches or overlock additionally. Sewing a shirt dress is better to start with a sweep of details on a live thread. So it will be possible to adjust the dimensions of the preliminary fitting. The work process is as follows:

  1. First you need to duplicate the selection, which will allow the finished product to maintain its shape. Then process their inner edges with an overlocker. Connect them to the boards.
  2. Make a shoulder seam. To do this, connect the parts and stitch.
  3. Duplicate and assemble the details of the collar, sew it into the neck, process it.
  4. Stitch the sleeves, processing the cut of its lower part. Connect the inner seam to the side seam on the bodice.
  5. Process and attach cuffs.
  6. Sew the details of the skirt, sew to the bodice, not forgetting the darts or pleats.
  7. Make a hem at the bottom of the skirt.
  8. Sew a belt, attach buttons.

A shirt dress for a girl is sewn according to the same principle. However, children's things should be comfortable first of all, so it is better to use natural breathable fabrics. Pattern, color and length can be any. For example, a mini for a toddler girl (a convenient option with leggings in kindergarten), a midi for a schoolgirl or a maxi for a teenager.

DIY children's shirts - a good rehearsal before creating an adult dress. It’s worth starting small: sewing simple styles. Ready-made adult body shirts will be a great help in this matter. From them you can sew a charming outfit for the baby. Narrow the sides of my father's shirt, adjust in length, intercept the waist with a belt, a couple of pleasant little things in the form of a decorative lace insert along the hem or a bow - the girl will be delighted.

There are many pretty styles for little ladies, very simple in execution. If you are interested in how to sew a shirt dress with your own hands, so that it is easy, you can start with a simple style. The neck is the usual rounded one, short sleeves- this option is easy to do by cutting out only four parts: front, back and two patches for "flashlights".

It is not in vain that shirt dresses have been in trend for many years now: they are versatile, elegant, and a variety of lengths, colors, styles and fabrics allow them to be used for any occasion. The abundance of options with a simple cut makes it possible to sew such an outfit. with my own hands with a little time and effort.
On right shelf smooth out the crease
Iron the allowance for the hem of the bar, laying the edge of the allowance under the crease
Sew the placket along the hem of the crease close to the edge.
On the left shelf, bend the allowance of the strap, stab
Prick and stitch the sleeve into the armhole

Greetings friends!

And finally, have I sewed shirts before? No. Have I ever sewn with sleeves before? No. Can you do this (maybe even better)? Definitely yes. So let's get started.

What we need:

  • Cotton fabric (I used cotton stretch) - 1.5 m *;
  • Interlining and dublerin (for collar and placket);
  • Buttons - 10 pcs (quantity at your discretion);
  • Bias binding - 4 m (quantity varies);
  • Sewing accessories;
  • Sewing machine;

* The amount of fabric will vary depending on the shirt dress you choose, your measurements and length.

As you can see in the photo above, my choice shirt dresses without coquette and darts, fastens with buttons, just above the knee length, has a belt, one chest pocket, a collar and short sleeves. On my 42nd size with a length of 87 cm (on the back 90 cm), the fabric was enough for me back to back. And do not forget that you may have to join the side seams of the shelves and back in such a way that you do not have ugly transitions at the joints. So, the fabric may need a little more. This is only if you choose a striped fabric.

The final dimensions of the details of the shirt dress:

Pocket - 14.5 x 15 cm;

Belt - 140 x 3 cm;

Sleeve length - 16 cm;

Number of buttons - 8 pcs;

I don't want to upset you, but sew a shirt dress at all without a pattern will not work. However, do not rush to be upset. With this option, you do not have to build abstruse drawings and resort to various mathematical calculations. All you need is an old (unused) shirt in your size. I used a men's shirt that fits me. I ripped it open and transferred all the necessary details onto thick paper: a shelf, a back, details of a collar and sleeves. I made the size of the pocket based on personal preference.




voila, shirt dress pattern ready!

We sew a shirt dress

So, before we start sewing, it is necessary to decant the fabric, dry it and iron it well.

We fold the fabric in half along the share wrong side up, lay out the pattern, fasten with pins and translate. When I transferred the pattern to the fabric, I added 0.5 cm allowances for the side cuts, armholes and neckline. Despite the fact that the necessary allowances were already laid in the pattern, I decided to play it safe. After all, you can always cut off the excess, but if it’s not enough, then you can’t do anything there.

We spread on the wrong side of the fabric along the share part of the shelf. On the pattern of the shelf, I have 2 widths (+ 0.5 cm) of straps for loops and buttons. Strap Width = 3.5 cm. I decided to make the bar not cut off.

We add the same allowances as on the details of the back.

Next, we lay out sleeve pattern. We lay out all the details on a shared basis. We fasten with pins and circle. And in this case, I added 0.5 cm allowances to the side cuts and armholes. Later I became convinced that it was redundant.


We repeat the same actions with the details of the collar, belt, pocket. In addition to these details, it is necessary to cut out one detail from the doubler.

As a result, you should get:

  • 1 collar piece
  • 1 piece for collar stand,
  • 1 piece to reinforce the top of the pocket.

But for the belt and for straps for hinges use interlining. I forgot to reinforce the button placket.

As for the pocket detail, to the top I added 2.5 cm at the hem, on the other three sides by 0.5 cm.

So, all the details are cut out, let's start sewing.

Shelves.

We iron the detail of the strap by 0.5 cm, and then by 3.5 cm. There will be loops on the right part, on the left buttons. Ironed, we outline. We do all the operations with the second part of the front. On the wrong side, we lay a line by 0.2-0.3 cm to secure the bar.

Collar.

Duplicate the details of the collar. We fold the front parts and lay a line by 0.5 cm. We cut off unnecessary fabric by 0.3 cm so that it does not give unnecessary thickening after eversion.

Next, you need to fold the collar in half and in the middle, cut off a small piece of fabric at an angle on the cut line. This is necessary in order to accurately match the details of the collar in the future along this mark. By the way, we do the same on the details of the collar stand and the details of the back.


We turn the collar, iron it. We lay the finishing line on the front part, as shown in the photo below.

We fold the details of the collar, as pictured below. The only difference is that on the underside of the collar it is necessary to put the second part of the stand with the front side to the front of the collar. You will get something like a "sandwich". We sweep away. We lay a line 0.5 cm from the cut. Cut off excess fabric 0.3 cm from the stitch line.

We iron. We twist and iron again. The collar is ready!

Back and shelf.

We proceed to the details of the back and shelves. We sweep the shoulder sections, try on, adjust if necessary. Now, you need to check how much the length of the neckline and the length of the collar stand match. Dock the middle of the rack and the middle of the back part and bast the collar to the neck.

Finishing work with shoulder sections. We carry out a sewing seam. Lay a line 1 cm from the cuts. We cut one of the allowances by 0.5 cm, then, iron the one that is longer by 0.2 cm and cover it with a shorter allowance, sweep and lay a line.

Now, you can finally sweep the collar into the neck. The sequence of actions is as follows: we apply the lower part of the collar with the front side to the front side of the back. We sweep away. We lay a line 0.5 cm from the cut. And then, you will need all the sleight of hand that you are capable of :).

We close the section with the inside of the collar stand. It will be easier to lay the connecting line from the inside of the shirt dress. It will pass 0.1-0.2 cm from the edge, but from the front side you need to get right into the junction of the collar stand and the details of the shelf and back. How did I achieve this? Little trick :).

We lay out the upper part of the dress on a flat surface and on the front side perpendicular to the surface we stick the pins directly into the seam every 4-5 cm. They will allow you to see if the seam has closed on the inside of the collar and figure out where to lay the line. At the same time, from the wrong side, adjust the edge of the hem. And then, focusing on the pins, make a basting with contrasting threads or mark the line of the line with a tailor's chalk. It's actually easier than it looks. You will succeed:).


Pocket.

To place the pocket, I chose left side shirt dresses. We iron 3 allowances by 0.5 cm and the top allowance by 2.5 cm, and then on the wrong side of the pocket we glue it with a strip of dublerin. We take note. And then, 0.2 cm from the edge, we lay the finishing line on three sides of the pocket.

Sleeves.

Due to the fact that the line of the shoulder seam of the shirt dress is shifted forward, first you need to clarify how many centimeters from the line of the center of the shoulder it is shifted. Simply lay out the shirt on a flat surface in the way it would look in its final state. Mark the resulting fold, which is visible from the front side. You can make a small incision. Now fold the sleeve in half and also mark the fold. Line up the notches by placing the right side of the sleeve piece against the right side of the armhole as shown. pictured below.

Buttons and loops.

We start with the loops that will be located on the right shelf shirt dresses. Usually on shirts and blouses, it is customary to place one button on the collar stand. I decided not to do this, because. in the summer, I’m unlikely to fasten on the top button shirt dress. From the docking seam of the collar with the main details of the product, we retreat 6 cm and mark with a small place the first loop under the button. I placed all subsequent loops every 7 cm. There are 8 in total.


And, of course, sew on buttons.

Side seams.

I simplified the processing of the side seams. So, we sweep the side seams and lay the line. And then we need a slanting inlay. I think there is no need for further explanation here.

Product bottom.

Hem shirt dresses I also finished with bias tape. We close the open cut with an oblique inlay and fold the edge of the dress inward to the width of the inlay. Then, from the top edge by 0.2 cm, we lay a line along the bottom of the product.

Voila, your update is ready! Accept my congratulations!

P.S. How successful do you think my first experience in sewing a shirt dress? See you, as always, in the comments 😉

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The shirt dress that is relevant this year came to us from the men's wardrobe. His style looks good on girls of any height and with any type of figure. With it, you can create various fashion images by wearing it with jeans or trousers.

This model is characterized by a non-cut cut, a non-marked waist and an elongated shoulder line. You can wear it to a date and to work, only if you do not have a too strict dress code.

What to wear with a shirt dress - photo

Women and girls with slender legs are advised to wear a shirt dress as a separate item, without complementing it with jeans, leggings or trousers. In the spring, you can wear flesh-colored tights. If this is too bold an image for you, then you can complement the image skinny jeans or skinny jeans. Here you need to put more emphasis on accessories: chains with large pendants, bulky necklaces, necklaces, rings and earrings. Do not forget about clutches and take care of choosing the right shoes in advance.









What shoes to wear with a shirt dress?

It can be worn with any shoes, be it sneakers, shoes, sneakers, slip-ons and so on. If it is midi or even longer, then high-heeled shoes or tractor-soled sandals are perfect. If you need everyday stylish option, the most relevant choice is flat sandals or ballet flats. Also in the trend are shoes with massive high rectangular heels. And the photo below will help you choose a bow for your style, so that you no longer wonder: “What to wear it with?”




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long shirt dress

Such a model can fitted, and free. It is so versatile that it fits almost any occasion. If you want to do the same with your own hands, but already on the floor, then you should choose light materials such as chiffon, silk, satin and fine knitwear. To follow the latest fashion trends- choose models in a cage.



Denim

What to wear denim dress shirt? Here it must be taken into account that different lengths products fit different shoes and accessories. Often such models are sold with a belt in the kit, but if it is not, then you can choose it in the color of the shoes. The photo shows a few trendy images of this summer.

1. If it is on the floor, wear flat sandals white color and take big sunglasses. By the way, you can easily sew such a thing with your own hands, the pattern of which can be found on the page.

2. Rolled up sleeves, bag and shoes Brown- a very fashionable bow this summer.

3. A long product with coarse brown fringed boots and a bag - a bag.
4. For cooler weather, tall black suede boots, a black shoulder bag with a chain and a hat are suitable.

For pregnant

Maternity shirt dress, in principle, are no different from the usual model, with the exception of a high waist that covers the stomach. It must be from natural material such as cotton, for example. The photo below shows images for pregnant women, in which the main thing is comfortable shoes. And with what to wear it - with what kind of accessories, already to your taste!







Black, white, lace and plaid

dress shirt happens different colors, but the most relevant this summer - black, white, pastel colors And prints. Button-down models are very popular, they create a very feminine silhouette, emphasizing the waist. You can sew it yourself by combining different colors and materials.









How to make a dress from a shirt?

Make it with your own hands very simple and easy. To do this, be patient and choose the right pattern. We will provide a few bows below.

How to make it from male model? Here is our answer! It can be sewn from any fabric, the main thing is that you feel comfortable in it. Consider two sewing options: from a male model and from an ordinary piece of fabric using a pattern.


Do-it-yourself dress from a men's shirt step by step

Option one: without a pattern from a male model. You will need an old men's shirt, scissors, a measuring tape, a pencil, sewing machine and fabric, or graph paper for a pattern.

Since you have already decided on the type and style, you need to measure all your parameters on a men's item.

Attach the pattern to the product and cut the fabric.
Carefully trim pockets and sleeves from the product. And you can start cutting on the thing itself.

Mark about 5-7 cm below the collar - this distance will serve as a neckline for you.
You can sew the resulting thing! Get rid of excess fabric and try on the thing for yourself.



You can sew a long ribbon across the middle of the product
So you get a belt.
Your product is ready! And what to wear it with, you already know!

Second option: without using a finished product. You will learn examples of patterns and how to make a shirt dress with your own hands from the following videos:

https://youtu.be/wNnzSieUUjU

Children's dress from a man's shirt

Making a do-it-yourself shirt dress for a girl is even easier! Look at a few photos and read the instructions - it will not be difficult for you to sew it! It can be worn with sandals or sandals!

Remove the upper part of the collar of the finished product and cut the item as shown in the photo:

old sleeves will serve as the basis for new ones - we cut out new ones from them. Bottom hem processed to make it neat and beautiful. We sew ready-made sleeves.
As in the photo above along the dotted lines collect corrugation. You can decorate the finished product as you wish! See how easy it is to make it yourself.

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