Dress – the sun: patterns, cutting and step-by-step master – sewing class

A sun-shaped flare dress is a classic that looks good on everyone. Many find it to be their favorite because of the lovely silhouette that its wide, flowing skirt produces. There are countless options for style and fabric selection when it comes to sun dresses, whether you’re looking for a more formal or casual summer dress.

You will find all the information you require to make your own sundress in this guide. We’ll help you at every stage, from choosing the ideal pattern to cutting the fabric. Even individuals who are new to sewing can confidently create a lovely dress that fits perfectly with clear instructions and helpful hints.

Now that you have your sewing machine and your preferred fabric selected, let’s get to work making a dress that you will love to wear to any event.

Pattern Type	Description
Full Circle	A full circle pattern creates a voluminous, flowy skirt. It requires a large amount of fabric and is ideal for creating a dramatic effect.
Half Circle	A half circle pattern uses less fabric than a full circle. It provides a slightly less voluminous skirt but still offers a graceful, flowing appearance.
Quarter Circle	A quarter circle pattern is the least voluminous and is suitable for a more subtle flare in the skirt.
Cutting	Start by folding the fabric in half, then place the pattern on the fold. Cut along the edges, ensuring you leave enough seam allowance.
Step-by-Step Sewing	Begin by stitching the sides of the skirt, then attach the waistband. Finally, hem the bottom of the skirt to your desired length.

Fabric selection

It is advised to sew dresses with full, flared skirts from plastic fabric that creates lovely tails. It can be made of chintz, chiffon, or knit fabric. Chambry can be used to make a dress a la chemise with a flared skirt.

Types of skirts

The volume of the skirt determines how full it is. There are at least four options for women’s skirts under the umbrella term "circle skirt":

• full sun;
• 3/4;
• 1/2 or half sun;
• 1/4 or quarter.

The figure below shows all types schematically.

The following figure illustrates how these skirt models are cut differently for novices.

You can sew a dress with double and triple sun skirts in addition to the listed skirts.

Layout of patterns on fabric

The warp threads of the material are indicated by the arrows in the figures.

The patterns are arranged offset, with a fabric width of 1.4–1.6 m. Additionally, since the pattern combination can be guaranteed, this option is selected for fabrics with checkered patterns. An example of a three-seam skirt is displayed.

Mirror images of the patterns are arranged on 1.6 m wide fabric. Since the pattern alignment can be guaranteed, this variation is also preferred for fabrics with checkered patterns. An example of a two-seam double sun skirt is shown.

You can lay out one pattern on a narrow piece of fabric folded into a kerchief. You will need to cut out two pieces for a double sun skirt with two seams.

The patterns are arranged along the cut’s fold when using fabric that is between 1.6 and 2.0 meters wide. You will need to cut out two pieces for a double sun skirt with two seams.

For two sizes, 44 (Euro) = 50 (Russian) and 46 (Euro) = 52 (Russian), we are offering you ready-made sun dress patterns.

Step-by-step sewing instructions

After cutting the pieces with seam allowances, we sew them together. Sew and press the seams on the shoulder and sides. We use bias facing to process the cuts around the armholes and neck. On the skirt, we sew up a section that will be used to sew in the zipper. The zipper is sewed in. We dust the skirt and bodice. A machine seam is created. We iron the waist allowance onto the bodice after processing it.

A dress with a sun skirt can be sewn without a pattern: video master class

A "dress-sun" is a chic and adaptable outfit that elegantly flares out to create a full, circular silhouette. You can sew your own dress-sun by following the simple patterns and instructions in this article, which are suitable for both novice and seasoned sewers. To create this sophisticated piece, you will learn how to measure, cut, and assemble the fabric, guaranteeing a beautiful fit.

Evening dress with a sun skirt

The product is modeled after a straightforward dress pattern with two waist darts. We move the vertical dart to the side and close it.

This drawing illustrates modeling the upper portion of the front. We cut the side dart 2 cm shorter. We draw a pattern curve that limits the bottom of the bodice’s cut-off portion through the darts’ upper points. The waist line is lowered by five centimeters. We measure 24 cm from the bottom of the roll-out along the front center line. We draw a pattern border of the cut-off part of the bodice through this (∙) and the bottom of the armhole.

On the pattern, the area that will be draped is indicated by blue lines. We reshoot the pattern separately. One double-length piece is used to sew the draped insert. Cut off the middle section of the dress, the top. The final one has relief seams and is cut along the darts.

The following figure displays the modeling of the back pattern. To create relief seams, this section is additionally cut along the darts.

Measure your hips five centimeters below your waist in order to create a sun skirt. There are two parts to the skirt. To sew in the zipper, you must cut a piece out of the back panel.

We use thermal fabric to reinforce the bodice’s upper section before draping it. We also use thermal fabric to reinforce the middle zone’s components. The relief seams are stitched shut with bones.

For this model, we will be sewing a two-layered skirt.

A lining is made for the top of the dress and is cut out based on the main part patterns.

Double sun skirt

This floor-length skirt is a common choice for dance and theater costumes. Additionally, summer dresses with thin draped fabric can be styled with this cut.

The double sun skirt pattern is really easy to follow and is shown below.

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For a 95 cm long skirt, you will need:

• bright fabric with a floral pattern – 4.5 m;
• satin – 3.5 – 4.0 m;
• chiffon – 1.5 m.

First, let’s take some measurements:

• OT = 59 cm;
• OB = 82 cm;
• DY = 95 cm.

Let’s figure out how long the main section is. We assume that the belt’s width is 4 cm and the frill is 20 cm. The main part’s total length is 95 cm – (4 + 20) = 71 cm.

We calculate two radii for the primary pattern.

6.28 = 59: 6.28 = 9.4 cm; R1 = OT. The obtained result is divided by two, t. k. It’s a double sun on our skirt. R1 equals 4.7 cm. We get R2 = R1 + the skirt’s length (without frill), which equals 75.7 cm. We immediately increase the result by allowances (= 2 cm). We put together a pattern.

Taking advantage of the double sun skirt stitching, we will need to cut out four semicircles.

Next, we remove the flounce. It is simple to find patterns for different types of flounces on the Internet or in sewing magazines, like "Burda."

We trace the flounce pattern onto the fabric and then cut it out. Next, determine how many flounces are needed by measuring the upper edge’s length. Divide the entire length of the skirt’s lower portion by the length of a single flounce to arrive at this measurement. It came out to be 9.5 pieces in our instance.

Let’s do the frill now. 10 cm is its width plus 2 cm for the seams. To get the length of the frill, we use a coefficient of 1.5. The hem length (= 10.4 m) must be multiplied by 1.5. We measured 15.6 m. For a fabric width of 1.5 m, the resulting stripes are 15.6: 1.5 = 10.5.

Cut a strip that is 102 cm long and 12 cm wide for the belt. The elastic band is five centimeters wide.

Now let’s begin sewing the skirt by using an overlocker to join the various parts.

Stitch it after folding the seam allowance to one side.

Sew the elastic’s edges together.

The belt blank’s ends are sewn together.

Smooth the edges and fold the belt eight times.

Evenly distribute the extra length around the waist as you sew the belt to the top edge of the skirt. When sewing, we fold the pieces right sides together.

We use the elastic band to mark eight sections. We pin-securely combine the belt and elastic band marks.

Use an overlock to sew the elastic on. Simultaneously, we stretch the elastic to make it the same length as the belt section.

View the completed seam. picture below.

After carefully straightening the belt and folding it to the wrong side, sew it.

As we stretch the belt and move slightly away from the edge, we create a chain stitch.

Line by line, little by little, repeat.

An incorrect side view of the belt is shown here. picture.

Thread a sturdy piece of cord through the middle.

After ironing the skirt, hang it from a hanger by using clothespins.

Sew the allowances to the fabric and the flounce pieces together. Carry out the preceding algorithm once more.

Overcast the edge, gather it, and stitch the frill details.

The material is also stretched unevenly because the skirt’s grain line is cut in a variable direction. This is distinctly shown in the picture.

Trim the excess to equalize the length. This is more practical—use scissors and make multiple passes.

We obtain a level playing field.

Using an overlock, sew on the frill and flounce, leaving a tiny opening.

We trim off any excess length of the frill and flounce that results from sewing. The ends are then sewn together. The remaining area is sewn up.

See a thorough video tutorial on cutting a double sun skirt right on the fabric.

A classic piece that lends grace and elegance to any wardrobe is the sun dress. Its flowing style offers comfort and style, and it’s not only flattering but also ideal for warm weather.

Making a sundress at home is a fun project that lets you customize it for yourself. With the correct patterns, cutting skills, and a little perseverance, you can create a stunning dress that expresses your individual style.

Even beginners can easily complete the sewing process thanks to this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial. You can successfully make a gorgeous sun dress by following these instructions, regardless of your level of sewing experience.

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