Dresses from coarse calico

For several centuries, light and bright coats of dresses have not left the wardrobes of girls and women, because this fabric has a very rich history. Coarse calico appeared in Russia in the 16th century - it was brought to us from Asian countries. Due to its strength and low cost, it quickly gained popularity. She sewed not only clothes (shirts, sundresses, caftans), but also bed linen.

Today, calico continues to be in great demand, because of its quality characteristics, it compares favorably with modern synthetic materials. In this article we will talk about coarse dresses: about their features, types and fashionable variations.

Consider the positive and negative properties of calico. The advantages of this material include:

• wear resistance - the fabric is not torn or deformed even after a large number of washes;
• hygiene - 100% natural fabric has natural antibacterial properties;
• high degree of breathability;
• ability to quickly absorb moisture;
• affordable price;
• lack of care in the care.

Among the disadvantages of coarse calico are the following:

• rough surface - for people with sensitive skin in coarse calico clothes may not be very comfortable;
• over time, calico tend to lose color (especially under the sun);
• if the fabric is of poor quality, pellets may appear on it.

The coarse calico cloth is produced mainly from cotton fibers. According to Russian standards, the cotton content should be 100%, but foreign manufacturers allow up to 15% of synthetic additives - most often in this role is a polyester thread.

Knitwear dresses are lightweight and comfortable clothes that suit both very young ladies and women of elegant age. Due to the nature of the material, styles of coarse dresses are usually very simple - they have not changed much since our grandmothers and mothers. A loose or slightly flared silhouette, a shallow neckline, a short sleeve - this is what a dress made of calico usually looks like. The length of such a dress can be absolutely anyone: from an extreme mini to a modest, romantic maxi.

For some reason it turned out that the most popular pattern for coarse calico dresses is a floral print. Indeed, in the summer (and coarse outfits are worn at this particular time of the year) beautiful, bright flowers on the dress set the necessary mood - joyful and sunny.

However, in addition to the traditional floral ornament, there are other options, for example, frivolous peas or exotic ethnic pattern.

Summer coarse calico outfits are usually feminine models with a flying silhouette. Coarse sundresses and tunics are perfect for warm days.

• It is recommended that clothes be worn separately from items sewn from other materials.
• The optimal temperature for washing by-products is from 30 to 60 degrees.
• Stains from coarse dresses can be removed with ordinary stain removers.
• Before ironing the dress, you should lightly moisten it.