How to sew a jacquard dress

Not a single show of famous fashion designers is complete without exquisite jacquard outfits in which any girl will feel like a true queen, because it was the people of the royal blood of the XIX century who preferred this material for sewing luxurious dresses a share of points and secular tea parties.

The history of such an exquisite fabric

Jacquard is a very dense matter mainly with a pattern. An unusual fabric texture is obtained due to the complex plexus of threads forming an exquisite pattern. Initially, only natural fibers were used, such as wool, cotton, silk or linen. Currently, technological progress allows the use of threads from synthetics and other artificial materials. The world's first machine for the production of such a fabric with a complex pattern was developed by the inventor from France, Joseph Marie Jacard, in the 19th century, but even after two centuries, any girl in jacquard wants every girl in her wardrobe.

Popular styles of women's dresses

From jacquard they sew dresses of various styles, ideally suited for any events, however, it is necessary to highlight the most winning ones that perfectly emphasize the advantages of any figure.

Among the most popular:

  • Sheath dress is a concise dress that perfectly emphasizes the beauty of the fabric. It is great for smaller events like a party or a formal reception. And in combination with a plain jacket is great for the office;

  • lush jacquard dresses with a tight corset, accentuates all the beauty on the decorated skirt, heavy folds and easy feminine gait;
  • A straight closed dress is a great option for work. It goes well with satin jackets. A thin strap of a contrasting color at the waist or an interesting removable collar will help diversify the silhouette;
  • Dress-suit is the perfect solution for special occasions. It impresses with its rigor and special grace. The upper part of such a cut resembles a jacket, which makes it more spectacular;
  • dress-shirt is the ideal style for the “attendant”, which is suitable for gatherings with friends, going to the cinema or a simple walk with the family;
  • a tulip dress accentuates the waist, making the figure truly feminine. Jacquard material conveys smooth lines and makes a boyish figure similar to an hourglass.

Jacquard dresses can be long to the floor or short. Curvaceous and tight-fitting, the strap around the neck or a deep neckline is very effective.

Dress with a do-it-yourself tulip skirt

Any girl with initial knowledge in the field of cutting can sew a jacquard dress. A great option would be a dress with a short full skirt. A similar one is present in the Dolce & Gabbana collection and its price is about $ 1 thousand. The work will take no significant time and significantly save the budget.

For sewing, it is necessary to prepare:

  • Jacquard of a favorite color;
  • non-woven;
  • lightning, preferably hidden;
  • scissors for fabric;
  • suitable threads;
  • pins or needles;
  • paper for a pattern;
  • a piece of chalk;
  • iron;
  • centimeter tape and ruler.

First of all, you need to prepare a pattern, for this you need to take measurements and determine the desired length of the skirt. The bodice patterns can be found on the Internet, where there are a lot of programs that create ready-made drawings or use special magazines. Then you need to transfer it to paper and cut it out.

The skirt in the dress of this style is a classic model of the sun, which is a circle. You can build a skirt pattern directly on fabric folded 4 times.

The following details should be obtained:

  • front part of the bodice with a fold;
  • 2 backrest details;
  • 1 piece skirt detail.

Be sure to consider seam allowances. For finishing the seams you need to cut the elements of the facing .

Next, we sew a dress on a typewriter.

Sewing

The sewing process consists of several stages:

  • it is necessary to grind the tucks on the details of the bodice and iron them;
  • connect the back and front of the bodice along the shoulder and side seams;
  • grind the details of the back and front facing similarly to the bodice;
  • pay special attention to the connection of the main parts of the bodice with the skirt, the seam should be especially neat;
  • a seam between the details of the back of the sewing from the edge of the bottom of the skirt to the mark of the zipper;
  • then sew a secret lock;
  • at the last stage, the neck is processed and a hem line is formed.

The bottom of the jacquard skirt is best hand crafted with a blind seam. This will soften the creases and allow the fabric to flow. Ironing parts is carried out only on the reverse side so as not to damage the material.

It is worth noting that the outfit made from jacquard is recommended to be dry cleaned or washed manually in warm water . It is also categorically not advisable to wring it, especially in a typewriter. It is best to hang the product on a hanger in a ventilated area and allow water to drain.