How to sew a shirt dress?

Why do all women like to wear men's shirts? The answer is simple - they are very convenient. If you modify the shirt a little, you can get very stylish clothes, for example, a dress-shirt. Such an ingenious product will impress you with its laconicism and variety of images. Dress-shirt is suitable not only for thin girls, but also for owners of more magnificent forms. That is why this thing is very versatile and multifaceted. Are you interested in this product? If the answer is yes, then we will immediately tell you how to sew a dress shirt.

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Sew a dress-shirt

We sew this model of clothing from pre-purchased fabric in just a few hours. The silhouette and style of the shirt will be quite simple - slightly flared down, like a real dress for true ladies. The sleeves of the product will be seamless (one-piece) with wide cuffs, the collar is in the men's style and the fastener is on metal buttons. For work, we took the simplest fabric - cotton.

So, we begin to sew:

1. First we need to make a pattern. To do this, draw 2 rectangles on the fabric (we took a length of 120 and a width of 90 cm), and then cut it out.
2. Now we need to connect the rectangles and fold them in half. Measure your chest circumference. Starting from the center point, we measure a quarter of this measure with a straight line, adding an allowance of 5 cm.
3. Further from the top edge we retreat down 30, draw another vertical line.
4. We round off all the side corners, forming a flare on the bottom of the product. Draw the shape of the neck.
5. Cut out all previously created sketches.
6. We cut the shelf into two parts. First, we sew the shoulder seams first, and then the side seams, we process the edges on the overlock.
7. We begin to sew cuffs. We cut two identical strips 12 cm wide, fold them together, sew the edges and sew them to the sleeves using a sewing machine.
8. In order to make a fastener, we need to measure the length of the instrument part and cut out strips 10 cm wide and equal to the length previously measured.
9. We sew a collar according to the pattern of the shape of the collar from the men's shirt. In this example, we need to carve out two details.
10. For durability of forms, we glue a nonwoven collar and a fastener.
11. We sew all previously made parts - the collar to the neck, stripes to the shelves.
12. We attach buttons to the central edge of the front of the dress.

That's all, a shirt dress is ready to please her mistress! Now you know how to sew a dress-shirt. Such clothes can be worn with plain jeans or as a dress with a narrow belt.

Important! If you chose fabric with a pattern for sewing such a dress, then make sure that the prints in the finished product match and are directed in one direction.

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How to sew a shirt dress?

Now we will consider the option of a fitted silhouette of a denim dress of a shirt cut with a short sleeve. Grace will give folds-tucks, which we will stitch just a few centimeters. Thanks to side slots and a through button closure, we get a slightly flared dress that can be combined with classic trousers.

For work, we need to prepare:

• Fabric width 150 and length 170 cm.
• Glue lining (non-woven).
• 7 buttons.
• Chalk or remnant for drawing.

List of necessary details:

• Shelf - two pieces.
• Back - 2 parts.
• Sleeve - 2 cuts.
• Collar - 2 stripes with a fold.
• Backing for neckline - 1 part.

Important! Do not forget to make allowances: for the bottom - 3 cm, for all remaining sections - 1.5 cm.

Working process:

1. We strengthen the non-woven one-sided collar, the neckline, the collar and the back.
2. We lay out the details of the back on the fabric, having previously folded it in half, with the face inward.
3. We draw the contours of the pattern with chalk or soap.
4. We grind tucks on shelves, knotting the ends of the threads. Iron the depth of the tucks towards the bottom.
5. We pinch the folds on the back and shelves from the wrong side, combining exactly the marking line. Stitch the formed fabric assemblies on a sewing machine, and then iron them towards the middle. We make a line along the edge of the folds at a distance of 0.5 cm.
6. Stitch the side seams, trying not to reach the cut lines. We sew the shoulder seams and the middle seam of the back of the back.
7. We fold all the details of the collar face to face, slightly curving the outer edges.
8. We make a line along the outer contour of the collar so that the stitching stitch remains open. We trim the allowances to a width of 0.5 cm, cutting obliquely corners.
9. We turn our collar through the remaining hole, carefully pulling the corners of the collar with a needle or a pin. We sweep open sections and grind the neck. Combine the shoulder mark with the shoulder seam.
10. Sew the neckline of the back of the product face to face, ironing the allowances.
11. In the same way, we sew the grind to the cut of the neck. Shoulder seams on the dress and bows should be combined with each other.
12. We cut allowances to a width of 0.5 cm.
13. We wrap the pick and the hem on the wrong side, and after that we sweep it.
14. Now we need to iron first the allowances for the lower hem, then all the allowances for the side cuts of the dress.
15. We tilt obliquely along the cuts the allowances of the lower edge, cutting off the lowest edge and the edge of the cuts from the outside at a distance of 1.2 cm.
16. Attach the sides and the stitch of the stitching of the collar from the outside.
17. Sew manually selected to allowances for the lower part of the hem and shoulder seams.
18. We grind the seams of the sleeves, ironing them from the wrong side.
19. Now we need to iron the allowances of the lower part to the inside of the product, make a stitch along the entire length, stopping at the side sections of the dress.
20. We stick a sleeve face to face in the armholes, combining all the previously marked marks with each other. We sweep and grind the sleeve, connecting the upper cut with the shoulder armhole.
21. Cut the loops on the right central side of the front of the dress.
22. Sew buttons on the left side of the front.

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How to sew a ruffle chemise dress?

Let's sew a charming shirt dress! This style is effectively complemented by six rows of romantic frills that look so feminine on any figure of a girl. You did not think that such a sophisticated design of clothes can be sewn by a pattern of a regular men's shirt? Yes, that’s quite real! Sewing such a shirt dress is not so difficult as it seems at first glance. For work, you need to take any shirt material, cut out the details, and then sew it. We will tell you about this a little later.

What elements are included in the cutting of our dress:

• In front of our product is one detail.
• The back of a shirt dress is one piece with a fold.
• Sleeve - two parts.
• Collar - two details.
• Clasp for fastener - two elements with a fold.
• Pocket - two parts.
• The top of the pocket of the dress - four details.

Important! You need to carve 6 wide strips for the bottom frills, the length of which should be equal to the length of the lower edge of the product, multiplied by 1.7 cm. The width of the frills is 5 cm in the finished form. Do not forget to consider seam allowances of 1.5 cm and an increase in fit of 3 cm.

After all the details are cut out, you can get to work and sew a dress-shirt:

1. We carry out a polo fastener on a forward half of a product.
2. We sweep and grind the tucks.
3. We form folds on the pocket and on its top.
4. Turn the pocket a few times along the upper edge, and then sew it.We do the same manipulations with the other sides of this part.
5. We put the pocket according to the previously made markings on the front of the product, sweep and sew.
6. Sew a button under the cutout at the top of the pocket.
7. We take in our hands the pattern of the upper part of the pocket (a valve for closing) and then we turn it, sweep it and sew the edges, making a hole for the button in the center of the part.
8. We apply the valve above the already sewn-in pocket, we sew and sew with one horizontal line on the sewing machine.
9. We sew two parts of the collar, leaving a small hole. Then we turn out the stand-collar, well straightening the corners of the part.
10. Turn the lower edge of the sleeve several times. We retreat 2 cm from the bottom of the sleeve - we sew a wide elastic band from the wrong side.
11. Sew the sleeve along the shoulder seam into the armhole of the product.
12. We add small frills to the lower edge of the sleeve, sewing and picking up a wide strip in the folds.
13. We process the edge of the frills on the sleeve with a role or overlock seam.
14. Now we need to make frills for the bottom of the dress. To do this, take 6 strips of fabric of the length we need, collect it in folds and sweep it, keeping all the previously created hemlines. Sew 6 frills to the bottom of the dress. You need to attach ruffles from the very bottom, heading to the waistline.
15. We make loops on the strap of the dress, and on the opposite side - sew buttons.

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We sew a dress from an old shirt with our own hands

How to sew a shirt dress from a men's shirt? We will talk about this in a detailed master class. Therefore, stay with us to find out more information.

Let's prepare the necessary materials and tools:

• An old shirt with a long sleeve (preferably without a pocket).
• Scissors.
• Measuring tape.
• A piece of chalk.
• A piece of old cloth.
• Ripper

Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

1. First you need to think about the type of future dress that you would like to get as a result of all the work done. There are a lot of styles, so, having decided, start sewing.
2. We take measurements of our figure, and then measure them on an old canvas with chalk or a pencil (if it is a light fabric).
3. We make a pattern in accordance with the chosen dress design and your previously made measurements. Gently cut the fabric with scissors.
4. We pick up the old men's shirt and get rid of the pocket (if one is available). For this process we use a seam stripper to remove the seams.
5. Using scissors, we cut the shirt along the previously outlined lines.
6. All measurements must be kept in mind. We go down from the collar by 6 cm and make a mark - this will be the neckline of our dress.
7. We noted all the measurements of the dress on the men's shirt. Now we have a sample of our future product. Relying on your personal preferences, we cut out the shape of the desired neckline. We process the edges on a typewriter with an ordinary or overlock seam.
8. Now you can try on a shirt. If you are comfortable with such a neckline, then nothing needs to be fixed. The shape of the neckline must be formed correctly at the very beginning, otherwise - then you can close too open areas only with lace or a wide frill.
9. Now we need to make a belt. To do this, you can use a wide satin ribbon or fabric piece of a different color. After processing the edges of the option you have chosen for the belt, we sew it to the waist line of our almost finished product. So we get a pretty stylish belt, which will always be with you.
10. You can decorate a shirt dress with rhinestones, braid, lace, beads, embroidery and other elements of decoration.

Your new dress is ready to surprise your young man with your new transformation!

Important! Sleeves can be left or ripped off - as your soul desires. Bottom with rounded sides will add sexuality to the image. We recommend using these cutouts to look even more charming.

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How to choose a dress-shirt for a figure?

• Bohemian style suits well tall and thin girls.A light dress, skinny jeans, dimensional bracelets, natural beads and sunglasses will emphasize your natural grace.
• To the lucky owners of a large bust and magnificent forms, a looser cut of the product, which can be supplemented with pumps with low heels, is suitable.

Important! To hide the extra pounds, stop at a straight-cut shirt-dress with a classic collar and long sleeves to the midline of the palm. In this case, you need to choose light plain fabrics, as the floral print and the cage will only highlight the completeness of your figure.

• If you need clothes for office work, then your option is a beige shirt dress to the middle of the knee. Classic stilettos, a rectangular clutch and a thin strap will complement the look. The fabric should not be bright and, of course, not transparent. As a complement to such a dress, you can use tight-fitting pants or black leggings.
• For a party, you can wear a dress-shirt with colored sandals on a wedge and complement the outfit with a light scarf and a handbag in bright colors. In this way you will be simply stunning!
• In winter, you can combine a shirt dress with a fur vest or a classic knitted bolero. Favorably complement the image of dense pantyhose to match the dress.
• Fashionistas like to wear a dress-shirt with a denim or leather jacket “leather jacket”, made in a bold style.

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As it turned out, it’s not so difficult to sew a dress-shirt, the main thing is to show a little patience and your creative imagination. In our article today, we told you about the most used alterations for men's shirts, with which you can very soon wear a new product. We wish you inspiration and new achievements!