Women's corduroy sundress. Pattern, photo, how to sew, dimensions

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Until recently, ribbed corduroy items were considered old-fashioned, but today this material is relevant again and not only in the format of vintage products - ultra-modern trendy models are conquering the catwalks.

There is an opinion that women's corduroy clothing is for practical and modest women, but even such thick fabric can look very stylish and seductive. How to choose a corduroy item to be on trend?

How to choose high-quality corduroy for a sundress?

Previously, corduroy fabric was made only from cotton, without any impurities. Currently, you can still find natural material on the shelves of sewing stores, but experienced seamstresses do not recommend using it for sewing clothes.

Pure cotton corduroy has a rough texture and will be uncomfortable to wear. The edges of the finished product will require high-quality processing, since the natural material crumbles a lot.

Corduroy consisting of cotton and synthetics is suitable for sewing a sundress. This fabric is softer, does not fray and wrinkles less. It is important to know that the higher the percentage of synthetics in the material, the more it will become electrified and attract small particles and dust.

Therefore, corduroy consisting only of synthetics is not suitable for sewing clothes. It is better to give preference to a material that contains 45-60% cotton and 55%-40% synthetics.

What you need to pay attention to when buying corduroy fabric:

• In the store, corduroy should be stored in rolls. If the material has been lying folded in several layers for a long time, then the pile may fall out or change color at the bends.

• Fabric containing cotton and synthetics should not be very shiny. If the fibers shine too much in the light, then this corduroy is made only of synthetics.
• The color of the material must be uniform, without dark or light spots.

Corduroy fabric has a stripe pattern. They are called scars. All scars should be even and parallel to each other.

What type of corduroy is suitable for a summer, warm women's sundress?

Corduroy is divided into subtypes according to thickness, width of ribs and length of pile. In the table below you can see a brief description of the different fabrics. Knowing the characteristics of each type will help you choose the material for sewing a sundress for any season.

Experienced seamstresses advise beginners to pay attention to the width of the hems. Material with narrow stripes is always thinner and more elastic than corduroy with a large pattern.

Is it possible to sew a sundress from old corduroy?

If stored properly, corduroy can stay in a closet for more than 15 years without losing its presentable appearance. Therefore, you can sew new and beautiful clothes from old fabric. If a decision has been made to sew a sundress that has been actively worn before, then the material needs to be carefully inspected. There should be no scuffs or holes on it. The color should be uniform, without noticeable spots.

Over time, the light shades of the pile may change and turn slightly yellow. In this case, corduroy should be soaked in a weak solution of ammonia (1 tbsp per 6 liters of water). After 1 hour, rinse the fabric under running water and dry it unfolded. If the material is wrinkled, then all folds need to be doused with hot steam from the wrong side.

Care

In order for a thing to please you with its attractiveness for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. If the material needs to be cleaned from dust, use wide tape. It should be cut into long strips and applied to the fabric. Dust will quickly adhere to the surface of the adhesive tape. You can also use a damp brush soaked in soapy water.

Washing is carried out as follows. Dilute 2 tbsp. l. ammonia in 10 liters of cool water, soak the product in the solution for 15 minutes. After this, carefully wash the skirt in soapy water and rinse it. You can add a tablespoon of vinegar to the rinse solution, but keep in mind that the product may absorb its aroma.

How to iron corduroy? To do this, you need to turn the product inside out and iron it, lightly touching the fabric.

Current colors

Women's corduroy sundresses came into fashion back in the 70s, and remain stylish today. Only the styles and shades change. The table below describes the fabric colors that will be trendy this year.

A material containing a high percentage of synthetics will shine more, this is important to consider when purchasing fabric with metallic shades. Golden or silver corduroy gloss is suitable for concert and evening wear. A sundress made from such fabric for everyday wear will attract too much attention.

Trousers

When it comes to corduroy clothing, trousers immediately come to mind. Previously, styles that flared from the knee were popular, but fashionable corduroy trousers in 2021 are completely different stylistic solutions.

Chanel fashion house offers oversized black tapered trousers with slits from the knee to the hem and decorated with gold buttons.

We see the same oversized design from the Tod’s , but in a rich red shade.

At Dolce&Gabbana, white oversized trousers are tucked into black high-top lace-up boots.

AWAKE Mode has a brown tint.

But Miu Miu showed bright blue trousers, flared from the knee, which can be used to create looks in a nautical style.

Isabel Marant Etoile offered a semi-sporty model in black - tapered legs ending in neat cuffs.

Sara Battaglia brand showcases white trousers that flare heavily from the knee and are fitted at the top.

Brunello Cucinelli 's collection includes cream-colored banana trousers with a cut-off line above the knees.

Victoria Beckham has classic trousers with creases in a cappuccino shade.

What to wear with trendy models this year?

Pants look chic as part of a suit with a shirt, jacket or even a corduroy coat.

You can pair corduroy trousers with vintage blouses, soft oversized jumpers, classic windbreakers, blazers, compact bombers, turtlenecks, and down jackets.

Fashionable styles

Corduroy sundresses are suitable for all women, the main thing is to choose the right style according to your figure. Slender girls should pay attention to fitted and tight-fitting models. You can choose any fabric for sewing. Thick and thin corduroy emphasizes all curves equally well.

For women with curvy figures and slight figure flaws, it is better to give preference to products made from coarse material. It is not recommended to choose models with thin straps and high waists. These styles will make your arms look thicker, and the high waist will “enlarge” your protruding belly. Straight-cut sundresses and a shirt style will hide imperfections and help shift attention from the belly to the chest.

On young girls from 16 to 25 years old, models with an asymmetrical hem or wrap, as well as short sundresses with a full skirt and many folds, will look good.

For women aged 50 years and over, products with buttons, wide straps, and without large pockets are suitable. The fabric should be dense and contain a small amount of synthetics. It is not recommended to wear models that are too open. Pregnant girls need sundresses that do not restrict movement. A-line and high-waisted models look good on a round belly and also do not put pressure on it.

Taking measurements

A women's corduroy sundress requires care when creating a pattern and taking measurements, especially if the chosen type of corduroy does not stretch.

First you need to measure your chest circumference (CH). A measuring tape is placed under the shoulder blades and along the highest point in front. Waist circumference (WC) is measured by wrapping a tape around the abdomen 2 cm above the navel. The next measurement is hip volume (HC). The tape should be placed where the buttocks protrude the most.

To correctly create a pattern, you need to measure the length to the waist of the front and back. These are 2 different quantities and are measured separately. To find out the distance to the waist in front (Dtp), the end of the tape should be applied to the base of the neck, stretch the tape through the highest point of the chest and stop at the waist line. To make it more comfortable, you need to tie a clothesline around your stomach. This line will indicate the waist.

The length of the product to the waist from the back (Dts) must be measured by laying a tape from the base of the neck along the spine to the waist line.

For a sundress that will be tailored to fit your body, it is important to correctly measure your chest height (CH). The tape is laid from the base of the neck to the most protruding point. Inexperienced seamstresses often make the mistake of angling the tape towards the nipple. The line must be strictly vertical.

The last value that needs to be recorded is the length of the product (DI). From the back, from the base of the neck, you need to stretch the tape down the spine, to the legs, to the desired length. There is no need to press the tape to your back; the tension should be weak.

Making a pattern and sewing a corduroy women's sundress with your own hands. Step by step description

The patterns for all styles presented later in the article are based on basic drawings of different dress models. In accordance with the model, you need to modify the pattern; in some cases, you will need to take several additional measurements.

Models with straps

A women's corduroy sundress can have thin or wide straps. The straps can be made straight or crossed on the back. For such models, you should take as a basis the basic dress pattern without a bust dart, only the front part of the drawing.

Women's corduroy sundress with straps, pattern.

How to change a pattern:

1. The armhole needs to be made deeper by 8 cm.
2. Enlarge the neckline too. The cutout at the back should be 3-4 cm smaller than at the front.
3. Mark the straps. You need to make them shorter in front, and 2 times longer in the back.
4. To prevent the bottom of the product from being too narrow, you need to make a cut on the side. From the bottom edge of the product, on the side, you need to cut 12-15 cm up.

How to sew a sundress:

1. The front and back parts need to be sewn along the side seam up to the cuts.
2. Iron seam allowances from the inside out and stitch.
3. Fold and iron the seams at the back and front of the neckline and stitch.
4. Finish the edges of the straps and sew them to the sundress.
5. Hem the hem.

Such simple models can be complemented with 1 or 2 wide pockets. The size and depth are selected individually.

Buttoned models

To sew a sundress with buttons on the front, you need to take as a basis the basic pattern of a straight-cut dress or a classic fitted model. The drawing will not have to be changed too much. You just need to divide the front part of the pattern lengthwise into 2 equal halves and make allowances of 3-4 cm to fold the fabric at the edges. You can also adjust the armhole and remove the sleeves, add wide straps (5-6 cm).

How to sew a sundress with buttons:

1. Sew the back and both halves of the front along the side seams.
2. On the left side, step back 3 cm from the cut and make cuts for buttons. Process them using an overlocker. Fold the cut, iron and stitch.
3. On the right, fold 3 cm on the cut on the right side of the front. Sew buttons.
4. Process the bottom and neck of the dress from the front and back.
5. Sew on the straps.

If the pattern of a fitted dress was taken as a basis, then several slots for a belt can be made on the belt.

Summer options

A women's corduroy sundress, intended for summer, can be sewn using an A-shaped silhouette pattern, then no changes in the construction of the drawing are needed. If you plan to make a model with a belt and a high waist, then you need to take into account the number and width of the pleats on the skirt. You can sew a summer sundress with an open back from thin corduroy. The pattern consists of 7 parts. The straps should be wide and trapezoidal.

Creation:

1. Measure the width of the chest from the side seam to the solar plexus. Draw a trapezoid, the bottom of which will correspond to this value, and the top should be 2-3 times narrower. The length of the strap of this style corresponds to the height of the chest + half-circumference of the neck.
2. Cut out 4 identical pieces and stitch 2 at a time, with the wrong sides facing each other.
3. Cut out a belt as long as OT, 12 cm wide. Fold in half and stitch along.
4. For the skirt you need to draw a rectangle with sides DI*(OB+10 cm). Make 4 folds at the front, each 2.5 cm wide.
5. Collect all the parts. The seam on the skirt should be at the back, just like on the waistband.

The straps can be tied around the neck, but it is better to buy special fasteners and sew them to the narrow edges of the straps.

Warm options

To sew a winter sundress, you will need dense fabric with high pile. The patterns can be taken the same as for the model with buttons or straps. The most popular option for a warm product is a straight silhouette. To sew, you will need to take a pattern of a basic straight dress, mark the place for the darts on the chest, remove the sleeves and slightly enlarge the armholes.

How to assemble such a product:

1. Fold and iron the seams at the neckline and armholes and stitch.
2. Sew the halves of the product along the sides.
3. Fold and stitch the bottom of the sundress.

For convenience, you can make 1 or 2 side cuts of 10-15 cm each.

Floor length

It is better to sew a maxi-length sundress from thin corduroy. You can use any basic dress pattern as a basis. You will only need to change the shape of the sleeves and the length of the product. To make a long sundress comfortable to wear, you need to make side slits. If they are located on both sides, then their length should be knee-length. If only one incision is planned, then it should be extended another 7-12 cm upward.

Wrap style

The top of such styles is modeled according to the basic pattern of the base dress. The front part of the pattern is changed, dividing it into 2 parts at an angle. It is necessary to add seam allowances of 3-4 cm. For the skirt pattern, a drawing of the lower part of a fitted dress is suitable.

How to assemble the product:

1. At the bottom, assemble on the front parts of the top.
2. Sew side seams and shoulders together.
3. Process the neck.
4. Make a wrap at the front by placing a wide piece on top of a narrow one.
5. Sew the bottom details on the sides.
6. Finish the bottom of the hem.
7. Baste the top and bottom parts and stitch.
8. Finish sleeve armholes.

It is important not to forget to make folds along the waistline on the top of the sundress and on top of the skirt, otherwise the corduroy will stick out unsightly in these places.

Suits

A two-piece suit made of corduroy looks very impressive, but where can you wear such a set and how best to dress it up?

If you don't have a strict dress code at work, you can wear straight trousers and a classic long corduroy jacket.

As a blouse, you can use a thin turtleneck sweater, turtleneck or office shirt, but the latter option will be the least feminine.

Cropped trousers, a naked jacket and white sneakers look stylish. If semi-sports styles are used, you can wear jersey T-shirts and tank tops and any sports shoes.

Those who love unusual solutions can try on a hot pink suit with a country-style cotton tunic shirt in white and pink check. Pumps with heels and a simple but contrasting color blouse without a collar are suitable for the holiday.

Fashionable corduroy suits of 2021 are not only trousers and tops; suits with skirts are trendy.

A fitted pencil skirt to the knee or slightly below and a thin corduroy shirt in the same shade is a chic outfit for a festive event.

A tapered mid-thigh skirt and a fitted vest are an elegant solution for office everyday life.

A tatyanka skirt and a crop top with straps are suitable for slender young girls as a casual outfit, and a mini skirt and a cropped jacket can be combined with sneakers and a youth T-shirt.

What to wear with, how to combine?

A corduroy sundress does not harmonize with open shoes, so it is better to give preference to ankle boots, boots and closed shoes. In cool weather, you can wear nylon tights or plain leggings underneath.

Under a sundress with wide straps, you can wear a turtleneck, a long-sleeved shirt or a pullover in a contrasting shade. For layering, fashion designers also advise wearing a denim jacket. In summer, the strappy style is worn with a light T-shirt underneath and without tights.

Warm models with closed shoulders go well with a thin chiffon scarf around the neck. As a headdress, you can take a felt hat with a wide, wavy brim. It’s easy to sew a women’s sundress from corduroy yourself.

The main thing is to choose the type of fabric and style that matches your figure and age. They are easy to care for, and since corduroy will not go out of fashion for a long time, a sundress can last more than 4 seasons.

Corduroy coat - warm and stylish

If you love ribbed fabric, be sure to try a corduroy coat or trench coat in 2019. Usually these are fitted models that are worn under the belt. If a corduroy coat does not have loops and a belt included, decorate it with a currently fashionable sash belt or a wide belt with a smooth texture and a contrasting color. A warm and stylish ribbed coat can be worn with a thin sweater or turtleneck. If you are wearing a blouse without a collar, tie a thin scarf or scarf around your neck.

A tweed beret looks harmonious with such a raincoat.
A corduroy coat can be worn with straight trousers, skinny jeans, fine wool skirts or knitted dresses. When combined correctly, it is always warm and stylish, in any weather. Corduroy is not at all old-fashioned; on the contrary, stylish ribbed items will not allow you to get lost in the crowd. This warm and practical fabric will complement any look.