Pattern: fluffy dress for a girl with a pleated skirt (for 9 years)

Pattern: fluffy dress for girls with a circle skirt (for 9 years)

How to sew a fluffy dress for a girl

Step 1: For a pleated dress, start from the bottom first. Process the bottom of the product and then add bow folds; you can see how to make a skirt with pleats in this

Step 2: Sew the side and shoulder seams on the top of the dress.

Step 3. Sew the edges on the skirt. If you have chosen a model with a circle skirt (I wrote about how to sew a circle skirt), sweep the top section of the skirt and gather it to the size of the bottom section of the top of the dress. Then sew the skirt to the top.

Step 4. For convenience, sew a zipper into the back middle seam.

Step 5: Sew seams on the sleeves, if any. Baste the top edges and sew in the sleeves.

Step 6. To make the skirt even fuller, you should make a tulle petticoat identical to the main skirt. Pull it over the dress, tuck it in and sew it to the zipper, and then to the seam of the skirt.

Pattern of a fluffy dress for a girl

Download the patterns at the end of the post, open the PDF file and print at full size. Cut out the parts and transfer them onto fabric.

Dress pattern for a 2 year old girl (download below)

What do you need:

• 60 cm elastic fabric for the top,
• 90 cm of knitted fabric for a skirt,
• paper pattern.

The width of the fabric cut for the skirt is 90 cm, and the length depends on your preferences (measure from the girl’s waistline).

Finish the bottom edge of the sleeves. Cut off the excess on the small sleeves (shown by the arrow). Baste and tighten a little so that the top of the sleeve becomes 12.5 cm. Sew the sleeves to the front and back top flange. Sew the side seams on the top of the girls' dress.

Sew the braid to the neckline. It is better to sew with a stretch seam, such as a zigzag or stretch seam.

Process the bottom of the future skirt. Baste the top and tighten the thread until the resulting size for the top of the skirt matches the bottom of the top. Pin the skirt to the top and sew.

Another dress for a girl, made using this pattern

MK: how to quickly sew a fluffy dress with a ballet skirt

And here is another option for a fluffy dress for a girl. It can be sewn together in a matter of minutes, since the top part will already be ready. We will take a blouse of the appropriate size for her.

What you will need:

• Blouse (can be a T-shirt),
• 50 cm of knitted material for the petticoat,
• 1 m tulle,
• elastic band.

Step 1. Cut off the excess part of the sweater so that it ends at the girl’s waist.

Step 2. Sew on a wide elastic band.

Step 3. Cut two trapezoidal pieces from knitted fabric. To do this, attach the fabric to the cut of the blouse and, starting from the waist, draw two oblique lines. Cut out the resulting A-shaped pieces and sew along the sides.

Step 4. Cut the tulle into 2 equal pieces for a two-layer skirt. Baste the cuts along the top and cut to the size of the bottom of the top of the dress (in other words, to the size of the top section of the petticoat). Sew the tulle skirt to the petticoat, and then sew it to the wide elastic band on the top of our dress.

Master class: how to sew a dress for a girl from an adult sweatshirt

Now let's see how to transform your sweater into a dress for a girl. To work, you only need the sweatshirt itself.

First you need to rip off the sleeves. Then attach the child’s T-shirt to the jacket folded in half, tucking it in at the bottom (tuck it where the waist begins). Trace and cut out the top. On the bottom, draw areas for pockets along the top of the dress. Next, draw a straight line to the bottom. Cut out the bottom of the product.

Cut pockets from the remaining fabric. To do this, attach the sections for the pockets on the skirt to the fabric, outline, and draw the remaining part.

From the sleeves of the sweatshirt, cut out sleeves for a baby dress. To do this, attach the sleeve to the top of the dress and draw a curved line from the bottom. Sew in pockets.

Jacket dresses for girls - final

Sew the top and bottom. A dress for a girl from a sweatshirt is ready!

For girls who are beginning to develop a figure (chest bulge), the upper dart is taken into account in the calculations of the main design of a continuous dress. With appropriate modeling, the dart can be transferred to other parts of the dress or hidden in gathers, folds, under pockets, flaps, etc.

When constructing, the following measurements are used (all dimensions in centimeters):

Basic mesh dress

The drawing begins from a vertical line, on which a segment 1-2 is laid (see figure), equal to the length of the dress, i.e. 85 cm.

1-5 = 34 cm back length.

From point 1, set off the depth of the armhole, which is equal to 1/10 of the chest girth measurement plus 2/10 of the back length measurement, plus 3 cm, i.e. 7.2 + 6.8 + 3 = 17 cm (point 4).

From point 3 downwards, the height of the hips is set aside, which is equal to 1/3 of the measurement of the half-circumference of the hips plus 1 cm, i.e., 12.6 + 1 = 13.6 cm.

Draw horizontal auxiliary lines: from point 1 - the line of lowering the shoulder; from point 4 - armhole depth line; from point 3 - waist line; from point 5 - hip line; from point 2 - the bottom line of the dress.

4-6 = 1/2 measuring half the width of the back, i.e. e. 17 cm.

The width of the back armhole is equal to 1/8 of the half-chest measurement minus 1 cm, i.e. 3.5 cm (segment 6-7).

The width of the front armhole is equal to 1/8 of the half-chest measurement plus 1 cm, i.e. 5.5 cm (segment 7-8).

8-9 = 1/2 half chest measurement (18 cm) minus 2 = 16 cm.

A perpendicular is lowered from point 9. Its intersection with the waist line is point 10. From point 10 through point 9, continue a vertical line on which the length of the front is set equal to the length of the back plus 2 cm, i.e. 34 + 2 = 36 cm (segment 10-11). The marked points are connected and the upper part of the back and front mesh is obtained.

From point 1 to the right, set aside the width of the back neckline, which is equal to 1/3 of the half-girth of the neck plus 1 cm, i.e. 6.1 cm (point 12). From point 12, set off the height of the neck, equal to 1/3 of the segment 1-12, i.e. 2 cm (point 13).

The width of the front neckline is set aside from point 11; it is equal to 1/3 of the half-circumference of the neck plus 0.5 cm, i.e. 5.6 cm (point 14).

The depth of the front neckline is laid off from point 11 on the line of the middle of the front; this is 1/3 of the neck half-girth measurement plus 1 cm, i.e. 6.1 cm (point 15).

From point 3, put 1 cm on the waist line (point 3a). From point 1 through point 3a draw a line from the back to the bottom.

On the base grid made in this way, the main lines of the dress drawing are constructed.

Construct a base mesh. Points 13 and 1 are connected by the back neckline (see figure). From point 16, the length of segment 12-13 is set aside, equal to 2 cm (point 17). Point 13 is connected by an auxiliary shoulder line to point 17 and extended by 2 cm (point 18).

The distance of the dart from the neck line is equal to 1/3 of the shoulder length, i.e. 1/3 (13-18) = 1/3 x 13.5 = 4.5 cm (point 19).

The length of the dart is calculated based on the depth of the armhole (segment 1-4). In this case, the depth of the armhole is 16.8 cm.

The length of the dart is 1/3 (1-4)+0.5 =6.1 cm (point 20). From point 20, 0.5 cm is laid towards the middle of the back (point 21).

19-22 = 1.5 cm - tuck solution.

Segment 17-6 is divided in half (point 23).

From point 7, deepen the armhole by 1 cm (point 7a). From point 18, lower the shoulder line by 0.5 cm (point 18a). Points 18a and 22 are connected.

After constructing the upper part of the back, they begin to construct the upper part of the front. Points 14 and 15 are connected by a neckline line.

From point 14, 4.5 cm is laid off for the length of segment 13-19 (point 24).

From point 9, 1/10 of the chest circumference measurement is laid horizontally, i.e. 7.2 cm (point 25). Points 24 and 25 are connected.

The end of the dart is located at a distance of 2 cm from point 25 (point 26). From point 27, 1/10 of the front length measurement is set aside (front length from point 10 to point 11 is 36 cm), i.e. 3.6 cm (point 28).

Points 14 and 28 are connected by an auxiliary front shoulder line and continue it.

Point 29 is the point of intersection of the shoulder lines and the side of the dart. 29-30 = 1/6 half bust measurement minus 1 = 6 cm dart opening.

Points 30 and 26 are connected - the second side of the dart. After calculating and constructing the dart, the shoulder line is built. The length of the front shoulder is calculated based on the length of the back shoulder minus 0.5 cm. In this case, the length of the back shoulder from point 13 to point 18 is 12 cm, the length of the front shoulder is 0.5 cm shorter, i.e. equal to 11.5 cm.

The segment from point 14 to point 29 is 4.5 s.c. The remaining 7 cm is laid on the auxiliary line of the shoulder from point 30 (point 31). (14-29) + (30-31) = 11.5 cm - front shoulder length.

From point 8, 1/10 of the half-chest measurement is set upward, i.e. 3.6 cm (point 32).

Points 32 and 31 are connected. From point 31, lower the front shoulder line by 1/20 of the half-chest measurement, i.e. by 1.8 cm (point 33).

Points 33, 32 and 7a are connected by an armhole line. From point 34, extend the line of the middle front by 1 cm. For a better fit of the dress, darts are designed at the waist line. Their solution should correspond to the child’s figure (normal, slightly overweight or thin).

Calculation of darts on the back:

17 1 =16 cm waist length in the back drawing.

The waist length in the drawing from point 3a to point 2a is 19.5 cm, which means

19.5 - 16 = 3.5 cm.

3.5/2 = 1.7 cm.

The opening of the side dart is 0.5 cm less than the depth of the dart on the middle line, so the opening of the side dart in this case is 1.2 cm, and the opening of the dart on the middle line is 2.2 cm.

Calculation of front darts:

1/2 of the waist measurement is 31 cm;

31 +3 = 34 cm;

17 + 1.5 = 18.5 cm waist length in front drawing.

The waist circumference in the figure from point 10 to point 35 is 21.5 cm, which means 21.5 - 18.5 = 3 cm.

The side dart opening is also reduced by 0.5 cm, and the front dart opening is increased. In this case, the opening of the side dart is 1 cm, and the dart on the middle line is 2 cm.

From the point of intersection of the waist lines and the side line (point 35), 0.5 cm is laid upward (point 34).

From point 3a, 1/10 of the waist measurement is set aside, i.e. 62 cm (point 37). From point 37, the calculated tuck solution is set aside - 2.2 cm (point 38).

Segment 37-38 is divided in half (point 39).

A vertical auxiliary line is drawn through point 39 until it intersects with line 4-6 at point 40 and with the line from point 5 at point 42.

From point 40, 4 cm are laid down (point 41).

From point 42 upward, 3.8 cm is set aside (point 43) (this is 1/10 of the hip circumference measurement).

On the high waist line from point 36, the calculated solution for the side back dart is set aside, equal to 1.2 cm (point 44).

Points 44 and 7a are connected.

The side front dart is 1 cm smaller than the side dart, and its opening is 1 cm (point 45).

Points 45 and 7a are connected.

From point 46, set aside 1/10 of the hip circumference measurement plus 0.5 cm, i.e. 8.1 cm (point 47).

Points 26 and 47 are connected.

The point of intersection with the waist line is 48. The dart opening is 2 cm.

From point 48, 1 cm is laid in both directions (points 49 and 50). From point 26, 6 cm are laid down (point 51).

From point 47 upwards, 4.8 cm is set aside (point 52) ​​(this is 1/10 of the hip half-girth measurement plus 1 cm).

Segment 5a-46 must be checked against the hip circumference measurement, adding 2 cm. If there is a difference between the length of the construction line and the hip circumference measurement (usually for plump girls), a recalculation is made so that the dress does not turn out to be too narrow.

Add 2 cm to the hip circumference measurement, i.e. 38+2=40 cm.

20 1 cm =19 cm.

19 cm are laid off from point 5a (point 53).

Points 53 and 44 are connected.

On the bottom line, mark the length of the segment 5a-53 plus 3 cm from point 2a, i.e. 22 cm (point 54). Points 54 and 53 are connected by a side line.

Front hip circumference is calculated as follows:

1/2 of the hip measurement is 38 cm;

20 + 1.5 = 21.5 cm.

21.5 cm are laid off from point 46 (point 55).

In this design, point 55 coincides with point 53. Since another option is possible, we will place point 55 at some distance from point 53.

On the bottom line from point 34, mark the length of the segment 46-55 plus 3 cm. i.e. 24.5 cm (point 56). At right angles to line 2a-1, draw the bottom line of the back.

From the hip line, the lateral lines of the front and back are aligned and the line of the lower cut is drawn.

Clothes made for children have striking similarities to those for adults. If you look at children's fashion shows, you will notice that the things presented at them are as similar to adult outfits as two peas in a pod. The only difference is a more simplified design.

Children's dresses can be decorated with waves, ruffles, flowers and bows, but the number of small details will always be minimal.

Of course, every girl wants to be stylish and beautifully dressed. At the age of 10, this begins to actively manifest itself. Most psychologists give recommendations for correcting a child’s behavior from a very early age, which also includes instilling a sense of style. 10 years is a very important period in developing your own taste in choosing clothes.

Naturally, all the guys have completely different characters and behavior is not at all similar to each other. Some, from a very early age, try to independently choose what to wear and combine various wardrobe items with accessories, like true fashionistas, while others, on the contrary, absolutely do not care about their appearance. But every girl must have at least one dress.

How to choose

When choosing a dress, always take into account your daughter's personal opinion, since you are not buying this outfit for yourself and you are not going to wear it. Therefore, parents should not go to the store without their child; take the girl with you.

Children, when making a choice, use completely different criteria than adults.

At the age of ten, it is important for girls to have bright decorations, such as rhinestones, patterns, ribbons, as well as a full skirt, making a dress similar to the appearance of princesses from their favorite cartoons and fairy tales. And mothers, in turn, care about convenience and practicality, trying to choose clothes with high-quality tailoring, natural fabrics and reliable fasteners.

Fitting is also of great importance. All currently existing models cannot be fitted into a certain framework; they all require individual selection according to a number of characteristics, the fundamental of which are the figure, height and skin color of the future owner of the dress. The same thing looks completely different on different guys. The outfit that will fit perfectly on a dark-skinned, thin and tall girl will often not suit a fair-haired, plump girl and she will have to look for other options.

Mothers must take into account such an important detail that an elegant dress for their beautiful daughter is not simple clothing. An important role in the development of the future girl’s personality is played by the sensations that the child will experience at the holiday in a new outfit. Therefore, approach your purchase with all responsibility and seriousness.

Types of models

Everyday

A dress is not necessarily festive clothing.

Girls can wear this type of clothing both for a walk and to school, but in the latter case, they should opt for a discreet and strict design. The most popular styles for everyday use are:

Sweater dress. Simply indispensable for a cool day. And besides this, it allows you to combine a beautiful and delicate look with tights, a jacket and boots.

A-line dress. It embodies simplicity and ease of wearing. It has a loose fit, so it creates a feeling of freedom and comfort when worn and is practically not felt on the body.

Tunic dress. The same applies to loose-fitting dresses, quite wide. It gives you freedom to experiment and you can try combining it with trousers, leggings or skinny jeans. A tunic decorated with a beautiful pattern, rhinestones or any other unusual finishing option will serve as a good basis for a bright look.

T-shirt dress. There is nothing better option for a hot summer day than this type of dress. Children's versions of this dress are made from light, natural, breathable materials, which helps the child feel comfortable.

Sundress. This type of clothing made of fine fabric is also a favorite for the hot summer season. A sundress made of thicker material in combination with a blouse or turtleneck is suitable for school. And combinations with T-shirts and polos will help you create a stylish, sporty look for your free time. The main advantage of a sundress is the wearing comfort.

Shirt dresses. This is a fairly universal option, suitable for both walking on a hot day and going to school. They are usually made from cotton, linen or denim.

For a wedding

For such a special event, the following styles of outfits are most suitable:

Balloon. This model combines convenience and formal appearance. A loose-fitting skirt does not restrict movement and allows the child to be at the celebration comfortably, and also adds pomp, festivity and airiness.

Wrap dress. Like a balloon dress, it is comfortable to wear, but due to its specific cut it will not fit well on every figure.

Polo dress. It is a good option for girls who prefer a “boyish” style of clothing.

Sun and half-sun. This is a great option for any celebration, since this style is quite elegant and delicate without excessive pomp and pomp. It will best highlight the beauty of a young lady.

To the autumn ball

An outfit for an event such as a ball should combine festivity, elegance, sophistication and at the same time not cause inconvenience during dancing. It is not recommended to choose styles with a floor-length skirt, as a girl may accidentally step on it. It is best to give preference to ankle-length dresses; they are moderately fluffy and elegant, and at the same time do not create inconvenience for the child. As for the color, it will look good if it matches the autumn theme of the event, that is, yellow, red, orange or golden shades.

For a school party

A dress for this kind of event should not be very lush, festive and elegant, as if you were preparing your daughter for a wedding. Of course, such outfits will turn the girl into a real princess, but you should not sacrifice her comfort, since such events usually involve outdoor games and competitions.

With a train

The train is a luxurious, but inconvenient detail to use, especially if the dress is intended for a child. This type of outfit would be appropriate for a major celebration in a restaurant or large hall, but it is unlikely to be suitable for a school party or a friend’s birthday. And the point here is not the excessive pretentiousness of the costume, but the fact that children's parties do not involve a quiet time spent eating, as at celebrations for adults; a program with a lot of entertainment and fun competitions is usually prepared for the children. And with such active spending of time, it is impossible to avoid problems from a dress with a train; other children or the owner of the outfit may step on it, which can lead to injuries.

But even in this case, there is a way out; today in stores you can find dresses with a removable “tail”.

Your little fashionista will certainly be delighted with such an outfit.

Cocktail

Cocktail dresses fall somewhere between formal and casual. They look more impressive, elegant and stylish than everyday ones, but not as lush and pompous as holiday dresses. You can see a reflection of the adult models in most children's cocktail dresses.

The most popular styles are open top, collarless and sleeveless. The bottom can be anything, but often it is not a long skirt with a minimum number of decorative elements. Most often, the following fabrics are used to make such dresses:

The outfit can be successfully complemented with a neat belt decorated with a flower or bow.

Current colors

Before buying a dress, you need to decide on its color scheme. Most often, young fashionistas wear outfits in delicate pastel colors. The print can be anything, but the most popular are the so-called “girly” designs: butterflies, flowers, soft toys, exquisite patterns.

Plain clothes are no less in demand. In no case should your choice be guided by stereotypes, the most common of which is that girls must wear pink. It is better to pay attention to the appearance and color type of the future owner of the dress and make a choice in favor of a certain color based on this.

Very young children are absolutely indifferent to their appearance and what they are wearing, but as they get older, the child begins to pay more and more attention to this. Children usually prefer bright colors. Strive to dress your girls brightly, stylishly, colorfully and noticeably. Always give the little fashionista the opportunity to make her own choice in order to cultivate her own taste, independence and self-confidence. The most popular colors are:

White. Extremely delicate, fresh and at the same time quite elegant and having its own special charm. It is very popular in making dresses. It will look best on a girl with dark skin and dark hair.

Yellow. A very bright and cheerful color, symbolizing sunlight, joy and gold. A little fashionista in an outfit of this color will certainly be the center of attention.

Red. Since it is very bright, your child will certainly not be deprived of the attention of others. Red color means beauty, fire. Uplifting and captivating at the same time. A red dress is a great option for a festive look.

Pink. Gives your image special tenderness, sophistication and softness. Others associate it with a friendly and kind attitude. Girls in pink dresses will cause a lot of affection in adults.

Light green. This color combines cheerful yellow and calmer green. Clothes made in a light green shade will certainly attract the attention of others. You can choose an elegant dress made in this color if you want your little princess to look bright and noticeable, unlike other girls at a children's event.

Blue. This color is usually associated with something boyish, but it also has a place in a girl’s wardrobe. Deep blue dresses will look great on blue-eyed ladies. This color creates a charming atmosphere of mystery and tranquility around itself, but at the same time it looks very elegant, especially in combination with golden-colored jewelry.

Every mother wants her beloved daughter to be the most beautiful and look like a princess. Any image can be brought to life thanks to a dress. But sometimes children's clothing costs much more than adult clothing. Therefore, the most profitable solution would be to sew a dress with your own hands.

This will, of course, take more time than shopping, but it will save a lot of money, and mom will be much more pleased if the dress she made becomes her daughter’s favorite. You can create absolutely anything at your discretion. In the article, anyone will find interesting information on how to sew the most common types of outfits; each dress pattern is also described in detail. It will be a good example for a girl to see her mother doing needlework. And if the child is six years old and above, then he will be happy to help you.

A simple pattern for a simple dress for a girl

If you decide to start sewing for the first time, you should start with the simplest things. The version of the dress, or even a sundress, proposed below, was created specifically for beginners, and you can show your imagination by choosing an interesting fabric or decorating the product with homemade bows or flowers. This dress is made of two main parts - front and back.

The dress should be loose and light so that the child can walk comfortably in it. Therefore, the main measurement will be the volume of the hips, but you can add some extra if you want to make the dress looser.

However, if you do not have large supplies of fabric, then take only as much as you need.

As mentioned above, the sundress consists of two parts, for each of them you need to take half measurements. When drawing a pattern, you should note the length of the armhole. It should be approximately 9-12 cm. It all depends on the child’s height and his physique. The dress pattern for the girl is ready, the main thing is to take the measurements correctly. After you have drawn the pattern, transfer it to the fabric, not forgetting about the allowances on all cuts. All that remains is to cut and stitch.

We sew a New Year's dress

Now let's move on to a more complex type of dress - this is a New Year's suit. In this outfit, your daughter can be a snowflake or a fairy. If you already have suitable fabric at home, then it can be sewn in one day, especially considering that the pattern for the girl’s dress is made from a T-shirt. The fabric can be any at your discretion, but it is advisable to take satin for the upper part (you will also need it for the very bottom layer of the skirt), and organza for the skirt.

Simple patterns from a T-shirt

To do this, you will need an unnecessary T-shirt or tank top that is the right size for the girl. The T-shirt should not be ripped open, but simply cut along the seams, starting with the sleeves, and then along the shoulder and side seams.

If your intended dress is without sleeves, then cut them off and leave two halves (front and back) without them. If you want a dress with sleeves, then leave the halves as they are.

It remains a difficult task to take measurements of the child:

1. To start, measure from your shoulder to your waist, this will be the length of your top.
2. Next - from the waist to the expected length of the outfit. To make it easier to measure, loosely tie a rope around the girl’s waist.
3. The measurements should be taken to the front of the T-shirt. Draw a new line using a slightly convex line. Keeping the seam allowance in mind, cut along it.
4. Place the part you just cut to the back of the T-shirt and draw the bottom cut with chalk. Also cut along the new line.

There is no need to make patterns for the skirt.

Now the dress pattern for the girl for the holiday is ready.

Cut out the dresses

Let's start by cutting out the skirt. To do this, you need to cut a strip 2.5-3 m long and 0.5 m wide from the fabric you chose for the top of the dress, for example, satin (0.5 m will be the length of the skirt). After that, do the same, only using the fabric you chose for the skirt. For example, from organza.

Next we start cutting out the top part. To begin, take the ready-made patterns for the front and back, attach them side by side and outline them on the wrong side of the fabric with a simple pencil. To sew in the fastener, fold the cut out back lengthwise and cut the fabric down 10 cm in the middle.

All that remains is to cut out the belt. It is enough to cut a ribbon 20 cm wide from the remnants of organza. Additional elements: a belt, a bow, a flower - it is convenient to make from remnants and scraps of fabric, since they are completely free. Don’t throw away dress patterns for girls, because with their help in the future you can sew more than one outfit, differing only in color or material.

Sewing a dress

1. We start by processing the cut for the fastener. It needs to be sewn up with edging tape or a double strip.
2. Afterwards you will need to stitch and overcast the shoulder sections. Don't forget to iron them to the front.
3. Next we go in order, we need to edge the armhole sections.
4. Let's move on to the skirt. Connect the 2 strips made from different fabrics, stitch, overcast and, of course, iron them.
5. Afterwards, one of the sections of the future skirt should be stitched, both from the first fabric and from the second.
6. Having previously made it on the machine so that the top thread loops, we begin to connect your two skirts. Turn the already closed strips right side out. Place one closed side into the other. Sections that remain unprocessed should be pinned together. Stitch them.
7. The matter remains small. You need to pull the loose ends of the threads together. The assemblies should be distributed equally. Remember that the length of the cut of the skirt should be equal to the length of the cut of the top of the dress.
8. Finally, you need to connect the top to the skirt. The skirt should be on the wrong side, and the top of the dress should be on the front. When joining, the top should be slightly inside the skirt. The upper part can be decorated with lace.
9. Process the belt and attach a flower to it.

Now the dress for the New Year is ready.

We sew a fluffy evening dress

Finally, all that remains is to make a dress, which, when tried on, the girl will be delighted with for a long time. It should be remembered that, as elsewhere, the pattern of a ball gown for a girl is the main component in sewing an outfit. If you do it right, and even choose beautiful fabrics, the baby will feel like just a princess. What girl doesn’t dream of visiting a fairy tale?

The most difficult task is to choose the style, fabric and color of the future dress. When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to the fact that the fabric does not prick, but is soft and pleasant to the touch. If you are going to sew an outfit for a school-age girl, then beads and rhinestones are appropriate, and if the child is still very small, then you should not sew on any decorations smaller than a bow or a flower, as he can tear them off and start tasting them.

After the final choice of color and style, we begin to sew directly. When sewing this dress, as in the case of the previous one, you can make your work much easier by making sure that the pattern for a girl’s ball gown is made from her own T-shirt. Thus, the top will be almost ready.

Simple full skirt

In fact, the pattern of a fluffy dress for a girl is no more difficult than a regular one. The main question is how to sew a full skirt. In fact, everything is very simple. It is enough to cut out a rectangle four times the width of the girl’s hips. Adjust the length of the product at your discretion. And for the belt, you need to cut a strip from the fabric a meter wide, longer than the girl’s waist circumference, and about 10 cm long. The optimal length of the product is the one that reaches the middle of the shin. This way the girl will look festive, and at the same time nothing will bother her at the hem. The outfit must be tried on at any stage, even at the stage of patterning children's dresses. It will be difficult for girls to stand patiently every time mom needs to take measurements. Therefore, you can turn on her favorite cartoon and continue to work calmly.

Possible failures

Don't be upset if you didn't succeed in sewing the dress the first time. It is extremely difficult to make patterns for a girl, especially taking measurements. But if you continue to work and don’t focus on failures, then eventually you and your beauty will get the dress of your dreams. The main thing is to remember that patterning an elegant dress for a girl takes time and effort. Usually, if you rush too much, the product turns out sloppy and careless.

Do not think that the dress you sew will not be useful anywhere else. Even if your child never wears it again, it will be a great template for making other outfits. Following this example, in the future it will be much easier to sew a new product, especially since you already have experience. And your daughter will only be happy with a new beautiful dress.

Remember the main thing

I would like to remind you that you are sewing the outfit for your girl, and not for yourself. Therefore, do not forget to listen to the wishes of the child, whatever they may be. After all, it is he who wears the dress, not you. And if the girl doesn’t like it, then her mood will be spoiled, and your efforts will be in vain.

In conclusion, I would like to say: do not be afraid to experiment and try something new. Patterning an elegant dress for a girl is not as difficult a job as it seems. The main thing is to adhere to accurate measurements and know how to use a sewing machine. For the rest, rely only on your imagination.

There is no sweetness with these girls:

Before they have time to grow up, they demand outfits!

Every day there is excitement

Every day of care:

Oh, these young ladies!

Oh, these fashions!

In this article we tell you how to create a pattern for the base of a dress for a girl of younger and older age.

In this article we tell you how Make your own pattern for the base of a dress for a younger or older girl.

If you have a little fashionista, I mean a daughter or granddaughter, then you just need to master the technique of creating patterns for girls. Children grow out of clothes very quickly, and every time you want to update your children's wardrobe, you will have to create a new pattern. It may seem difficult the first time. But I assure you, the second, third time everything will be much easier. And the fifth time, starting to build, you will know all the calculations by heart. It's not difficult at all. Moreover, we offer STEP-BY-STEP instructions for constructing a pattern drawing. Line by line and the pattern is ready. It's simple.

Today we will learn how to build a pattern basics dresses. And later, on the basis of this foundation, we will master the modeling of different styles of children's clothing. It is very exciting! I don't even know who will enjoy it more. You - from the very process of creating a children's wardrobe, or your little “client”, receiving new outfits as a gift from you. In my opinion, this is a mutually beneficial cooperation. Moreover, the benefit, first of all, is the moral satisfaction of both parties. This is cool!

To make the correct pattern, you must have accurate measurements taken. If mistakes are made when taking measurements, the drawing will turn out to be inaccurate and the dress will not fit well on your figure.

Measurements are taken with a measuring tape, which is not loosened or pulled too tightly. The girl, dressed in light clothing or underwear, should stand without tension, in a normal position. A cord or thin belt is tied along the waist line.

When taking measurements, it is necessary to clarify the height of the shoulders. Shoulders can be high, normal or sloping. Everything is like adults.

The correct construction of the drawing largely depends on this measurement.

As an example, we will create a pattern for size 32. You take your young lady's measurements.

Dress for girls

To create a pattern drawing, you will need the following measurements:

Half neck circumference		Measure at the base of the neck. The measurement is recorded in half size.
Half chest		This measurement determines the size of the figure. The measuring tape should go along the protruding parts of the shoulder blades on the back and along the highest part of the chest. The measurement is recorded in half size.
Half waist		Measure at the narrowest point of the waist. The measurement is recorded in half size.
Half hip circumference		Measure along the highest part of the hips, taking into account the bulge of the abdomen. The measurement is recorded in half size.
		The distance between the high points of the chest. The measurement is recorded in half size.
		Measure by placing a measuring tape from the left hand to the right at the level of the protruding parts of the shoulder blades. The measurement is recorded in half size.
		Measure from the seventh cervical vertebra to the lace at the waist. The measurement is recorded in full.
Length of the product		Measure from the seventh (protruding) cervical vertebra in the middle of the back to the required length (8). The measurement is recorded in full.
Shoulder length		Measure from the base of the neck to the shoulder joint. The measurement is recorded in full.
Arm circumference		Measure around the arm at the armpit. The measurement is recorded in full.
The length of the sleeve		Measure from the shoulder joint to the hand. The measurement is recorded in full.
The increase for a loose fit along the chest line is 6 cm (for older girls, 5 cm is added for a loose fit), along the waist line 2 cm (for older girls, 1 cm is added), along the hips 3 cm (for older girls 2 cm).

On the left side of a sheet of paper,

Having stepped back 7 centimeters from the top cut, draw a vertical line on which to measure the length of the dress and put points A and H. Draw horizontal lines through points A and H to the right.

From point A to the right, set aside the measurement of the half-circumference of the chest plus 6 cm for a loose fit (for older girls, add 5 cm for a loose fit) and place point B.

AB = 32 + 6 = 38 cm.

From point B, lower the perpendicular until it intersects the bottom line. Designate the intersection point as H1.

From point A down, set aside the length of the back to the waist plus 1 cm (for older girls plus 0.5 cm) and place point T.

AT = 29 + 1 = 30 cm.

Draw a horizontal line through point T to the right. Designate the point of intersection with line BH1 as T1.

From point T down, set aside 1/2 of the back length measurement to the waist and place point B

29: 2= 14.5 cm

Through point B to the right, draw a horizontal line until it intersects with line BH1. Designate the intersection point as B1.

From point A to the right, set aside the back width measurement plus 1.5 cm and place point A1

14 + 1.5 = 15.5 cm

Armhole width.

From point A1 to the right, set aside ¼ of the half-chest measurement plus 1 cm (for older girls, plus 0.5 cm) and place point A2.

A1A2 = 32: 4 + 1 =9 cm.

From points A1 and A2 down, draw vertical lines of arbitrary length.

From point A to the right, set aside 1/3 of the neck half-circumference measurement plus 0.5 cm and place point A3.

AA3 = 14: 3 + 0.5 = 5.2 cm.

From point A3 upward, draw a perpendicular, on which set aside 1/10 of the neck half-girth measurement plus 0.8 cm and place point A4.

A3A4 = 14:10 + 0.8 = 2.2 cm.

Divide the angle at point A3 in half, from point A3 along the line dividing the angle, set aside 1/10 of the neck half-girth measurement minus 0.3 cm and place point A5.

A3A5 = 14: 10 - 0.3 = 1.1 cm.

Connect points A4, A5, A with a smooth concave line.

Back shoulder line.

From point A1 down, set aside 2.5 cm for normal shoulders (1.5 cm for high shoulders, 3.5 cm for sloping shoulders) and place point P. Connect points A4 and P with a straight line on which

remove the shoulder length measurement from point A4 plus 1.6 cm for the dart and place point P1.

A4P1 = 10.3 + 1.6 = 11.9 cm.

From point A4 to the right, set aside 3.5 - 4 cm and place point O. From point O downwards, draw a vertical line, on which set aside 6 cm and place point O1. From point O to the right, along line A4P1, set aside 1.6 cm and place point O2. Connect point O1 with a straight line to point O2, on which set aside the value of segment OO1 from point O1 and place point O3. This construction can be done using a compass (see Fig. 10).

By connecting points O3 and P1 with a straight line, we complete the design of the shoulder line.

From point P downwards, set aside 1/4 of the half-chest measurement plus 7cm and place point G

PG = 32: 4 + 7 = 15 cm.

Draw a horizontal line through point G to the left and right. Designate the point of intersection with the line AN as G1, the point of intersection with the line of the armhole width as G2, and with the line BH1 as G3.

Back armhole cut.

From point G up, set aside 1/3 of the distance PG + 2 cm and place point P2

GP2 = GP: 3 + 2 = 15: 3 + 2 = 7 cm.

Divide the angle at point G in half and along the line dividing the angle from point G, set aside 1/10 of the width of the armhole plus 1.5 cm and place point P3.

GP3 = 9: 10 + 1.5 = 2.4 cm.

Divide the width of the armhole GG2 in half and place point G4. Connect points P1, P2, P3, G4 with a smooth line. We get the back armhole line.

Front armhole cut.

From point G2 up, set aside 1/4 of the half-chest measurement plus 5 cm and place point P4.

G2P4 = 32: 4 + 5 = 13 cm.

From point P4 to the left, draw a horizontal line, on which set aside 1/10 of the half-chest measurement and place point P5.

32:10 = 3.2 cm.

From point G2 up, set aside 1/3 of the value of the segment G2 P4 and place point P6.

G2P6 = G2P4: 3 = 13: 3 = 4.3 cm.

Connect points P5 and P6 with a dotted line, divide it in half, set aside 0.8 - 1 cm from the division point to the right, and mark this point with the number 1. Divide the angle at point G2 in half. From point G2 along the angle dividing line, set aside 1/10 of the width of the armhole plus 0.8 cm and place point P7.

G2 P7 = 9: 10 + 0.8 = 1.7 cm.

Connect points P5, 1, P6, P7, G4 with a smooth line.

We have finished building the front armhole.

Shelf neck cut.

From point G3 up along line H1B, set aside 1/2 of the half-chest measurement plus 3.5 cm (for older girls, plus 2-2.5 cm) and place point B1.

G3B1 = 32: 2 + 3.5 = 19.5 cm.

From point G2 along line G2A2, set aside the value of the segment G3B1 and place point B2. Connect points B1 and B2.

From point B1 to the left, set aside 1/3 of the neck half-circumference measurement plus 0.5 cm and place point B3.

В1Вз = 14: 3 + 0.5 = 5.2 cm.

From point B1 down, set aside 1/3 of the neck half-circumference measurement plus 2 cm and place point B4.

B1B4 = 14: 3 + 2 = 6.7 cm.

Connect points B3 and B4 with a dotted line and divide it in half.

From point B1 through the division point, draw a line on which set aside 1/3 of the neck half-girth measurement plus 1 cm and place point B5

B1B5 = 14:3+1 =5.7 cm.

Connect points B3, B5, B4 with a smooth line. We get the line of the front neckline.

From point G3 to the left, set aside the measurement of the center of the chest plus 1 cm (for older girls, plus 0.5 cm) and place point G6.

Г3Г6 = 7+1=8 cm.

From point G6, draw a perpendicular to line B1B2, mark the intersection point as B6.

From point B6 downwards, set aside 1 - 1.5 cm and place point B7. Connect point B7 with a straight line to point B3 and a dotted line to point P5.

From point P5 to the right along the dotted line, set aside the measurement of the shoulder length minus the value of the segment B3B7, minus 0.3 cm and place point B8.

10.3 - 2.8 - 0.3 = 7.2 cm.

Connect points G6 and B8 with a straight line, along the continuation of which from point G6 set aside a value equal to the segment G6B7 and place point B9. Connect points B9 and P5 with a straight line.

(This construction can be done using a compass. From point G6, as from the center, draw an arc through point B3 to the left, until it intersects with a straight line and place point B9). Choose the option that is convenient for you.

Side seam line.

From point G to the right, set aside 1/3 of the width of the armhole and place point G5 (9:3 = 3cm).

From point G5, lower the perpendicular to the bottom line, mark the points of intersection with the lines of the waist, hips and bottom as T2, B2 and H2.

For determining general tuck solution along the waist line, add 2cm to the half-waist measurement, for older girls 1cm (28+2=30cm), then subtract this value from the width of the dress between points TT1 (38-30= 8cm).

The size of the front dart opening is equal to 0.25 of the total dart opening along the waist line (8x0.25=2cm), the side dart opening is 0.45 of the total dart opening (8x0.45=3.6cm),

rear 0.3 of the total solution (8x0.3 = 2.4 cm).

To calculate the dress along the hip line, add 3 cm to the hip half-girth measurement (for older girls, 2 cm) for a loose fit; from the resulting value, subtract the width of the dress obtained when constructing the drawing between points BB1 (38 + 3-38 = 3 cm).

Distribute the result equally between the shelf and the back (3:2 = 1.5 cm).

From point B2 to the left and right, set aside 1.5 cm and place points B3 and B4.

From point T2 to the left and right along the waist line, set aside half of the side dart solution (3.6: 2 = 1.8 cm) and place points T3 and T4.

Connect points T3 and T4 with straight lines to point G5 and extend the line up to the armhole line.

Connect points T3 B4 and T4 B3 with dotted lines, which you divide in half.

Set aside 0.5 cm from the division points to the left and right and connect them with smooth lines to points T3 and B4, and, accordingly, T4 and B3.

Front waist line.

From point T1, set aside 1.5 cm down and place point T5. Connect points T5 and T4 with a smooth curve.

From point B1, set aside 1.5 cm down and place point B5. Connect points B3 and B5 with a smooth curve.

Divide the distance between the points GG1 in half, designate the division point as G7. From point G7, lower the perpendicular to line BB1. Designate the intersection points with the waist and hip lines as T6 and B6, respectively. From point T6 to the left and right, set aside half of the back dart solution (2.4: 2 = 1.2 cm) and place points T7 and T8. From point B6 up, set aside 3 cm. Connect the resulting points.

Dart design on shelf.

From point G6 down, draw a vertical line until it intersects with line B3B5. Mark the intersection points with the waist and hips as T9 and B7, respectively. From point T9 to the left and right, set aside half of the front dart solution (2: 2 = 1cm) and place points T10 and T11. From point G6 down, and from point B7 up, set aside 4 cm and connect them with points T10 and T11.

Design of the side seam line.

Draw vertical lines from points B3 and B4 down, mark the points of intersection with the bottom line as H3 and H4. If the dress should be widened, then set aside 3-5 cm from points H3 and H4 to the left and right and connect them with straight lines to points B3 and B4.

From H1, set aside 1.5 cm down and mark point H5. Connect points H5 and H3 (and in the extended version, the lower point of the side seam 3) with a smooth curve. If the dress is widened towards the bottom, it is necessary to adjust the bottom line of the back. From point H downwards, set aside 1-1.5 cm, place point H6 and connect it with a smooth curve to the lower point of the side seam of the back 3.

All. Pattern construction is complete

Remind you, that this is a dry drawing, a kind of frame from which a style of any complexity can be modeled. The simplest thing you can do yourself is a yoke on the bodice, or cut the dress along the waistline and gather the lower part of the dress (skirt), or make a frill along the bottom of the dress, etc.

In the next issue we will build

In subsequent issues we will learn how to model, and then we will begin to master sewing technology.

I wish you all creative inspiration!