Very often, many girls are faced with this kind of situation, when seen in a fashion magazine blouse seems to be an ideal option, but it is impossible to find such, or at least similar, thing in the store. Or, it is impossible to purchase a thing of one of the fashion brands because of too high a cost.
Do not despair, because of any situation there is always a way out, and in this case, it certainly is. There is a sewing machine in almost every home, and the fabric per meter, along with other sewing accessories, will be much cheaper than the finished product. That is why, the optimal way out of this situation will be an independent tailoring of the desired product.
Necessary accessories
Like any business, tailoring requires some mandatory attributes, without which it is impossible to do. Let's take a closer look at exactly which parts of the sewing accessories are needed, and also what is important to consider when sewing a simple cut blouse.
Sewing machine
It does not matter which model your sewing machine is, the main thing is that it works properly and does not have any defects that adversely affect the appearance and quality of the fabric.
An important factor is the correct choice of a sewing needle, corresponding to the type of fabric, because otherwise, a needle that is too thick can leave not neat, too large holes on the material.
It is also worth noting that for the convenience of the sewing process itself, it is worth choosing a foot-operated machine, thanks to which both your hands will remain free, and you will be able to hold and correct the product without any effort.
Material selection
In the choice of material for the blouse, you can not set yourself some kind of strict framework, since different models of blouses can be made of a completely different fabric.
Distinctive features may relate only to the style or model, your desired blouse. So, for example, for a summer model with a short sleeve, or even without it, linen fabric, light chiffon or cotton is perfect.
A simple straight blouse is best made from cotton fabric, and elegant elegant model - from silk fabric.
Pattern
In our time, making patterns does not require any special work, since the necessary attributes are only specialized paper, pencil and ruler.
Instructions for making the pattern, for the product you like, you can easily find it on the Internet, the main thing is to follow it strictly, so that nothing is confused. But if the model of the blouse was invented and designed by you personally, you will also have to carefully work on the manufacture of the pattern.
Volume measurement
It is obvious that the creation of a pattern is impossible without careful measurement of the volume of the body needed to tailor the product in accordance with the required size. Since the pattern is made in half parts, the results obtained during the measurement should be divided in two.
Depending on the model of the blouse, certain measurements will be needed, but the standard sizes always remain the same:
- length of the product;
- sleeve opening width;
- chest girth;
- waist girth;
- hip girth.
Depending on the individual preference, the neckline can be absolutely any depth; moreover, if the product has a high collar, it is also necessary to measure the neck girth.
In addition, if there is a sleeve, you need to decide on its length and measure the arm in several places, namely in the area of the biceps, forearm and wrist, as well as determine the width of the cuffs.
It should be taken into account if you want to sew a blouse of a free cut, you need to add a few centimeters to the results obtained during the measurement, and also leave a couple of centimeters for the seam allowances.
Summer blouse with a stitched belt bow
This model of a blouse, made of a soft material, pleasant to the body, has a light, free cut, which makes it especially popular for the warm season. And the pattern and the sewing process itself is surprisingly simple, even the one who has never dealt with a sewing machine will cope with this task. The model has a single cut sleeve, for its production you can choose light linen or cotton fabrics. Consider directly the process of manufacturing the product.
It is necessary to make a pattern in accordance with the volume of your body, taking into account the free cut of the blouse and leaving a few centimeters on the seams. Then, in accordance with the paper pattern, cut out the necessary parts from the fabric.
- The next step is to grind off the seams on the sides, but at the same time you need to leave a non-stitched section about ten centimeters long, in the place where you plan a side cut.
- Then, it is necessary to sweep up the shoulder seams and sweep over the throat sections so that the fabric does not break.
- It is necessary to bend the seam allowance on the seamy side and lay a line that is no more than half a centimeter wide.
- The next step will be ironing the hemmed throat cuts, as well as shriveled pieces of fabric that could have formed during sewing. It is best to use a type of fabric that lends itself well to high temperatures and takes on the necessary shape.
- Next, there is a grinding of the shoulder seams, in the process of which it is necessary to simultaneously capture the tips of the throat sections, which have already been processed in advance.
- It is necessary to sweep over the seams on the sides and along the shoulder lines, and the area left under the incision should be swept from both sides.
- Then there is the pressing of the side slices to the front and the pressing of the section for the incision and shoulder seams.
- Then you need to lay a line on the sides of the cut, which is a continuation of one of the side seams. This line will be fixing and it must be ironed.
- Overcast the bottom sections of one-piece sleeves.
- It is necessary to bend these same sections of the sleeves along the bottom, and then make a line about half a centimeter wide. Some models of sewing machines even have such options, referred to as a free sleeve.
Next, you need to determine the width of the belt and cut the corresponding part, making a notch in the middle of it, as in the front and dorsal parts.
After this, the notches are combined and the control measurements of the details of the belt and the lower cut of the blouse.
It is also necessary to mark the beginning and the end of the line of attaching the belt, if you wish, you can leave the ends for the strings by making them as follows:
- you need to fold and grind the ends of the strings to a certain point;
- allowances must be cut and make a mark in the initial part of the stitching on the belt;
- it is necessary to turn out the ties and straighten the corner pieces;
- allowance with a mark, also, you need to turn on the front side.
- The resulting belt detail should be attached to the bottom of the cut blouse, combining marks, face parts to each other, and then chop them with special needles.
- Then it is necessary to sew belt parts, observing accuracy, to begin and finish the seam exactly from the mark at the cut.
- Then you need to iron the seam allowance and cut off the excess part.
- Then you need to turn out the belt detail on the seamy side, fold it inwards along the cut line and pin it for convenience, then stitch it with a line no more than two tenths of a centimeter.
Note: When hem allowance, you can initially use an iron, and then stab it with pins. Can be tacked by hand stitches. Depending on personal preferences, everyone chooses the most convenient way.
The line should be laid on the front side, being exactly at the edge of the belt part.
At the end of the work, you need to go through all the seam lines and remove the remaining threads in excess, and also iron the product.
Summer blouse with short sleeves
This model has a simple cut, one-piece short sleeve, and the pattern itself consists of two parts. Free style is very relevant in the summer heat and will have to go for any walks with friends or even evening activities. It should be noted that for sewing blouses of this model is best to choose a lightweight fabric, for example, chiffon, linen or viscose.
- To begin with, it is necessary to make a pattern consisting of two parts and corresponding to the parameters of your body.
- Before you transfer the pattern to the fabric and cut out the necessary details, the material must be properly smoothed from the wrong side, for further convenience.
- After the parts are cut from the fabric, you need to tack the parts together for side and shoulder cuts. It is also necessary to take on the wrong side.
- The lower part of the blouse needs to be bent in half, ironed for better fixation. If necessary, you can tuck in the resulting bend or fix it with special needles, and then flash it on a sewing machine.
- The throat section also needs to be beautifully decorated. It is best to sew an oblique inlay, the front and back details of which must be cut from the same fabric. For convenience, it is better to first cut the parts out of paper, and their width should be about six centimeters.
- The obtained parts need to be folded face down to each other and stitch from the inside, while adjusting the edges and sewing the parts around the throat cut.
- The lower part of the neck should be stitched on the machine with an overlock stitch, so that the fabric is not ragged. Then, you need to bend the parts inward, to the seamy side and stitch around the neckline.
- In addition, you need to bend and hem the edges of the sleeves.
- Upon completion of sewing the blouse of this model, you must check all the seams, cut off the excess thread and iron the product well.