How to sew a dress in the style of dudes with your own hands?

For decades, the bold hues, whimsical patterns, and timeless silhouettes of the dude’s style have enthralled fashion enthusiasts. The goal of this retro style, which draws inspiration from the 1950s, is to express personal style and have fun with clothing. You’re in the right place if you’ve ever imagined yourself walking out in a dress that perfectly captures the essence of this vibrant era.

In addition to being a satisfying project, sewing a dress in the dude fashion lets you make something genuinely one-of-a-kind. This guide will take you step by step through the process, regardless of your experience level as a sewer. You’ll discover how to pick the ideal fabric, pick a pattern that goes with your aesthetic, and realize your idea.

Prepare to enter a world of twirling skirts, bright stripes, and polka dots. A simple sewing machine and a little imagination will allow you to create a dress that expresses your unique style while looking amazing. Let’s get to work creating your very own dress in the dude style!

Step	Description
1. Choose Fabric	Select a bright, colorful fabric with bold patterns, such as polka dots or stripes, which are typical for the style.
2. Create a Pattern	Use a simple dress pattern with a fitted bodice and a full, flared skirt to capture the essence of the dudes style.
3. Cut the Fabric	Carefully cut the fabric according to the pattern, ensuring that all pieces are symmetrical and well-aligned.
4. Sew the Bodice	Start by sewing the bodice pieces together, making sure to reinforce the seams for a secure fit.
5. Attach the Skirt	Join the skirt to the bodice, gathering the fabric at the waist to create a full, voluminous effect.
6. Add Zipper	Sew in a zipper at the back of the dress to allow for easy wearing and removal.
7. Hem the Dress	Finish the dress by hemming the bottom edge, ensuring the length is appropriate for the style.
8. Final Touches	Press the dress with an iron to remove any wrinkles and add any additional details like a belt or decorative buttons.

Pattern

The patterns must first be downloaded and printed in A4 format at 100% scale using a printer. For the two most common sizes, we provide free patterns; however, you are welcome to modify them to fit your own specifications.

Patterns of a dress in the style of dudes for size 46

The pattern is made for a 96 cm chest, 74 cm waist, and 100 cm hips.

Patterns of a dress in the style of dudes for size 50

The pattern is made for a 100 cm chest, 82 cm waist, and 108 cm hips.

Menswear-inspired dresses are crafted from both plain and printed fabrics, with polka dots or floral patterns being the most popular choices. We advise using contrasting fabric for the shelf barrel to give the illusion of greater slimness. You can also use a different color to draw attention to the collar.

It is advisable to place a concealed zipper along the side seam.

Although this type of dress fits nicely without a petticoat, we advise adding one (we’ll explain how to do that a little later).

In terms of fabric, choose dress fabrics that are thin but well-shaped. The best fabrics are crepe, satin, or gabardine.

As a lining, we advise using a soft interlining.

Cutting a dress in the style of dudes

The blanks are first laid out on the fabric.

Using the primary fabric, you need to cut out:

• the central part of the front – two blanks;
• the side of the front – two blanks;
• the central part of the back – two blanks;
• the side of the back – two blanks;
• a sleeve – two blanks;
• a collar – two blanks;
• a facing – two blanks;
• a skirt fabric – two blanks with a fold.

Taking out the following from the interlining:

• a facing – two blanks;
• collar – one piece.

We took into consideration seam allowances of 1.5 cm along the back and center section of the shelf, 3 cm along the bottom of the sides, and 1 cm along the neck when cutting out pieces from the main fabric. Sewing allowances of one centimeter are used when cutting out the collar.

Trim the lining to a length of three millimeters below the stitching seam.

How to sew a retro dress with your own hands: master class

Stage one

You must first use interlining to duplicate the blanks.

The blanks for the shelf’s side and center should then be folded over on themselves, pinned together, and sewn in a relief pattern. After that, iron the seam allowances in the direction of the front center.

Next, you must overcast and iron the seam allowances in opposite directions, then sew a middle seam down the back.

The next step is to fold the back blanks for the side and center sections face to face, pin them together, and sew a relief seam.

Overcasting and ironing the allowances toward the middle of the back is the next step.

The dress should then be sewn along the shoulders. We complete the overcasting and iron the shoulder seam allowances in the direction of the shelf.

The side seams should now be sewn, leaving a space open to sew in a hidden zipper in the left side seam. We iron the side seam allowances and perform the overcasting.

Afterwards, we begin processing the collar by matching the pieces, sewing, and pinning them. Trim the seam allowances carefully on the corners, flip them over, and iron.

Step two

The collar must now be inserted into the neck, with the center line of the collar and the back’s middle seam matching. Place the overcast facings, right sides inward, on top of the shelf blanks and sew a seam. It is best to sew the collar into the neck and the facings to the shelf at the same time.

The facings must then be turned to the wrong side and the corners must be cut off. Iron and overcast the seam allowances on the collar and neck. Using hand seams, carefully affix the facings to the shoulders.

The sleeves’ seams are the next area we tackle. You should hem the sleeve’s bottom edge after overcasting and ironing the allowances. Sew the sleeves in place after basting them into the armholes. Soften the corners.

After that, you must take the following actions:

• stitch the side seams of the skirt, leaving a little unstitched space on the left to sew in the zipper, serge and iron the allowances;
• connect the bodice of the dress and the skirt (place the pieces face to face, match the side seams, pin and stitch), serge, iron the allowances upward;
• sweep and sew in the zipper;
• hem the hem of the dress;
• mark the places for the loops on the shelf, sew the loops on the sewing machine, cut them;
• sew on buttons.

That’s it; the outfit is prepared!

Polka dot dress in the style of dudes: video master class

An enjoyable way to incorporate the colorful, retro style of the 1950s into your wardrobe is to sew a dress in the "dudes" style. You can make a fun, full-skirted dress that perfectly embodies the striking patterns and vivid colors of this legendary era with just a few simple sewing skills. We’ll walk you through every step of the process in this article, from choosing the perfect fabric to adding the finishing touches that really make your dress stand out.

Sewing a fluffy petticoat for a dress in the style of dudes

Petticoats are typically worn with fluffy retro dresses, so we’ll think about sewing this detail in to give the outfits that distinctively elegant appearance.

Petticoats can vary greatly in terms of fluff and texture, number of tiers and single tiers. They can be gathered at the waist with an elastic band to resemble a rectangle, or they can be layered, voluminous, and flared at the bottom (this option requires a pattern of any multitiered skirt).

How I sewed a multi-tiered fluffy petticoat: a step-by-step master class

Petticoats are usually made of hard or medium-hard tulle because they are uncomfortable to wear and retain their shape well. We will show you how to make a petticoat with frills out of soft tulle in this master class. It will be lightweight, cozy, and just fluffy enough for a hipster-style dress.

This is how its back side will appear:

There won’t be any discomfort when wearing a skirt of this cut because all of the seams are hidden beneath the outside frills and a solid half-sun skirt touches the body:

The skirt is opaque due to the heavy use of tulle, and the overlapping frills provide a smooth transition.

The skirt’s lower portion is surprisingly "fluffy" and multilayered. It is possible to make short skirts marginally longer than the top skirt, which will enhance the dress’s elegance.

To begin sewing, get ready with some sharpened scissors, sewing pins, tulle, and a pencil or fabric marker.

There will be a lot of fabric required, so keep that in mind!

Purchase 4.5 meters of stiffer tulle (the roll width is 3 meters) if you plan to sew a long petticoat. Purchase 7.5 meters of soft tulle with a roll width of 3 meters if you intend to sew a long petticoat. You can modify the fabric consumption for a short petticoat on your own.

Cut

This is how the product is patterned to be cut:

Stage one

Our fluffy skirt starts with a half-sun skirt. Frills in rows will be sewed onto it. Using elastic tape, we will gather the skirt’s top.

In order to build the petticoat, two radii need to be determined.

The circumference of the petticoat at the top should therefore be such that the skirt can be put on without difficulty. Radius 1 (R1) is the waist beneath the elastic band. R1 is equal to hip circumference + 10 centimeters, so you must take the measurement of the hip circumference and add 10 centimeters to it. The resultant number is divided by 3.14.

Since the lower portion of the skirt is designated as Radius 2 (R2), the radius is equal to R1 plus the length of the skirt. R2 therefore equals R1 plus the skirt’s length (take note of the scheme).

The tulle must be folded in half, and two calculated radii must be drawn starting from the upper edge of the bend. Allow allowances for one to one and a half centimeters on the waist and side seams. Since there is no additional processing involved in the hem of the skirt, we do not leave the allowances at the lower cut.

Stage second

The skirt must then be enlarged into a single layer, and the locations of the frills’ sewing must be marked. To achieve this, outline the line where the longest upper turnover will be sewn and retreat 10 to 15 centimeters from the waist level.

If the skirt falls to the floor, as in our situation, then the remaining length of the elevator must be divided in half.If the skirt falls just below the knee, it must be divided in half.

Draw lines with equal spacing, being mindful of the drawing.

The longest frill is at the bottom of the petticoat. If the petticoat is long, a middle frill should be twice as long as the bottom one and cover the entire area.

The third frill overlaps the first two and is the longest, measuring three times longer than the first.

Stage three

How do you figure out how long the frills are? The length of the frill stitching line must be measured. This line must be the third length of the part.

When working with stiff or semi-rigid tulle, create ruffles in a single layer. The half-sun base skirt is made from the lining fabric, and tulle frills are sewn onto it to create an opaque skirt. As a result, you will not only make your task easier, but you will also use less tulle.

We should sew on more fluffy frills (double ones with a fold are recommended) because we are sewing a petticoat made of soft material. This is accomplished by multiplying each frill’s width by half. Tulle will be used more frequently as a result, but the petticoat will look twice as luxurious.

Sewing

Step one

Mark the spots on the half-sun skirt where the frills will be sewed on. Arrange the skirt in a single layer. Before sewing the frills on, do not sew the skirt together! Sewing the frills onto the straightened portion of the skirt is more practical.

Sew the pieces of each frill into a single, long piece. In order to accomplish this, place the frills’ short ends five millimeters apart and sew them together using an overlay seam. Never stitch the frills into a ring!

Iron along the folds made when folding each frill in half lengthwise.

Next, unfurl it in a single layer and use the widest stitch available to stitch a seat line along the fold.

Arrange the frill in an unfolded form on the skirt so that the center of the stitched frill aligns with the skirt’s line markings and the part’s edge matches the skirt’s edge.

Sewing pins should be used to secure the frill to the skirt along the seam, backing up one to one and a half centimeters from the skirt’s side edge.

The petticoat and frill should be divided into four equal parts and pinned along the edges and along these parts. Then, pull the thread and distribute the gathering evenly on these parts. This will make it more convenient. In this manner, the frill will be distributed uniformly throughout the item. To keep the frill from moving, you must pin it as frequently as you can.

Stage two

After using a tiny stitch to sew the frill, take out the pins and the landing stitch.

Iron the fold after turning the gathering down. In case the gathering is one-layered, it needs to be gathered at the top and sewed onto the skirt by following the marking line. In this instance, you must allow one centimeter all the way around the gathering’s long edge!

When the skirt is finished, it will resemble this:

Sew the piece with a single gathering if you want the petticoat’s edge to be the only thing that catches the eye.

Repeatedly sew the middle gathering, fold it over, and iron it.

Should you wish to sew a luxurious petticoat starting at the waist, you should sew another gathering—the longest one—that overlaps every lower gathering. Stitch it just below the waist.

Stage three

The skirt seam needs to be pinned and sewn next. They are not included in the seam because we sewed the gathers, retreating from the skirt’s side cuts by the allowance’s width. While sea allowances for soft tulle can be simply ironed out, it is advised to edge them for hard tulle.

Let’s tackle the elastic now.

Elastic band, measured according to the waist measurements plus three centimeters, with a width of three to four centimeters. Sew in a zigzag pattern after overlocking the elastic band edges by 1.5 cm.

There are four places on the elastic band where the top of the skirt should go. Next, stretch it to fit the skirt’s cuts. Sew the skirt’s edge to the elastic band by stitching in a zigzag pattern along the fabric’s edge and the elastic band’s bottom edge.

To prevent the tulle from pricking the skin when wearing the product, it is preferable to stitch it on the outside of the elastic band.

Sew the gather layers together. At the skirt seam, stack the gather edges on top of one another and stitch them together using an overhead stitch.

The dress’s dude-inspired petticoat is prepared!

Making a dress in the dude fashion is a unique way to express yourself as well as a fun project. You can bring this colorful and energetic fashion era to life in your wardrobe by selecting the appropriate fabric, becoming proficient in a few basic sewing techniques, and adding your own special touches.

Recall that the secret to this look is to accentuate your figure with a bold color scheme, fun patterns, and a silhouette. To truly personalize the dress, don’t be afraid to try different materials and accessories.

Sewing a dress in the dudes’ style is a rewarding experience, regardless of your level of sewing experience. After some time and enjoyment, you’ll have a garment that is both fashionable and uniquely you.

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