Making a pattern of a children's sundress: ideas for the summer

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Summer is a happy time of holidays for children and holidays for adults, which means an excess of free time that should be spent in the fresh air.

However, as useful as it is for babies, therein lies the danger. Firstly, sunstroke or burns, and secondly, injuries and pollution. From the latter factors, the simple attention and care of parents will help to protect, and from the former - plentiful drinking, hats and light, well-ventilated clothing. Therefore, in this article we will learn how to build a pattern of a children's sundress for our beloved daughter for every taste. They can be made from a variety of materials, any cut and with various types of decor: with a drawstring at the waist, a beautiful chiffon ruffle, with multiple ruffles, etc.

Essentials

First, let's find the right materials for us. The fabric for the future product is better to choose natural, breathable, thin. It is best to use cotton, linen, satin for patterning children's summer sundresses and sewing them. Before starting to cut the material,you need to iron it and arm yourself with tools: a centimeter, a long straight ruler, crayons for fabric and scissors. The edges on the overlock can not be processed, we will tuck them twice and put a line on the sewing machine. This will greatly simplify the task of patterning children's sundresses for beginners, and therefore speed up the work. So, the first option that we will offer you is a simple loose sundress with an elastic band gathering on the child’s chest and ties on the shoulders.

Starting pattern

We will need only three measurements: the first is from the level of the chest (or armpits) to the intended bottom of the future product, the second is the circumference of the hips, and the third is the circumference of the chest. On it, we will cut off the elastic band of the required length, while it is better to use a wider and more easily stretched one so that it does not impede the child's breathing. But you can do without it if you insert a strip of fabric or ribbon, which we will do. And now we are building a pattern for a children's sundress. So, we take a piece of light fabric, smooth it, fold it in half. From the fold line horizontally to the side, we set aside a value equal to half the circumference of the hips + 10-15 cm, this will be the total width of the product. From the resulting edge of the line, lay down, parallel to the fold, the value of the first measurement + 10 cm per drawstring, that is, the length of the future sundress. The resulting angle between the two lines must be replaced with a slight bend for the child's armpits, 7-12 centimeters long from the lower level of the drawstring. That's it, we have finished the pattern of a children's sundress.

Stitch together

To finish our product, we only need to process the edges, make seams and straps. So, we bend the lower (hem) and upper (chest) edges of the fabric cut twice by 0.7-1 cm and iron it well, so even beginners do not have to waste time on preliminary turning. Next, we make 1-2 seams along the obtained strips, we strengthen the beginning and end of the thread with knots on a typewriter. Now we bend the upper edge to the drawstring height calculated by us (both front and back) and put one or two sewing lines. Next, we do the same as with the lower edge of the product, with its line at the armpits, but here we are trying to make the fold more curved and less than 1 cm wide. So, our blank is completely ready. We just have to make a side seam and fasten the ends of the threads.

Finishing work

Next, we proceed to the final stage - straps. As mentioned earlier, you can use a wide ribbon (5 cm) or a strip of fabric for this. We choose the second option, because the satin fabric wears out quickly, rubs off and can tear. It is better to take another piece of fabric of a bright and saturated color, you can with a small pattern of polka dots, a flower (or any other children's motive), cut out of it the longest possible strip (1.2-1.5 meters) 10 cm wide, fold it in half, iron, stitch on both sides, leaving one short edge open. Then unscrew it and sew the remaining segment with a hidden seam. Now, with the help of a large pin, we pass it through both drawstrings. Trying on a child: on the one hand, this tape will be used inas a simple strap, and on the other hand, it needs to be beautifully tied in the form of a bow. So, here we finished sewing a simple product, while we built a pattern of a children's sundress easily and quickly.

Other options

However, this was a simple, easy step for beginners. But more experienced mothers in sewing can try more complicated options, creating their own patterns of children's summer sundresses or finding them in magazines. For example, you can sew a product according to our first sample, but instead of straps from a ribbon, make beautiful sleeves like wings from wide lace or the same fabric. So we will get a very cute and gentle children's sundress with our own hands, the patterns for which we have essentially already given in the first version. The only change will be that we will need to make the drawstring less wide (2 cm instead of 4 cm) and prepare a narrow elastic band. Next, we take cotton lace or the same fabric and cut out two pieces 10 cm wide and 20 long. We also need to process the edges and make a drawstring. Next, sew the sleeves to the armholes and thread the elastic. Done!

Conclusion

As you probably already understood, one of the most spacious topics for your imagination is children's sundresses for girls. You can either find patterns or build them yourself, select materials, decorate products with wide ruffles, appliqués, ribbons, beads or beads, sequins, lace - here the creative soul will definitely be able to roam properly. In addition, needlework isa great way to save an extra coin in the family budget, improve relationships with children and create unique images for them. Create, invent, develop with them!