For several years the "vintage" style has been in fashion, it is unlikely that it will soon come out of it. Fashion historians recommend calling "vintage" things with history, created in the period before the 60s of the last century. Dresses in this style have a feminine silhouette and sophisticated cut.
Instructions
Step 1
Take a close look at pictures on the Internet or old fashion magazines from the 60s - 70s. Pay attention to the silhouettes of the dresses. As a rule, most of them have a fluffy sun skirt, a rather tight bodice with a shallow cut, perhaps even buttoned up under the throat, and sleeves - lanterns.
Step 2
In those days, the light industry did not indulge fashionistas with a special variety of fabrics. As a rule, such dresses were sewn from chintz or calico, therefore, their patterns were special, just for these types of fabrics. Choose a fabric that is not too thick and does not stretch. It can be linen, chintz, dress or blouse materials, thin suiting fabric. To be truly "vintage", your dress must also match the colors of that era - a pastel-colored fabric with a small flower or with an "oriental cucumber" pattern is suitable, and if you want your outfit to not go unnoticed, give preference to a large pattern peas.
Step 3
Next, make a pattern. It will consist of 10 parts: two back parts, two shelves, a collar, two sleeves, two cuffs, and a skirt. Start with the simplest and largest detail - the skirt. Cut a square out of the fabric so that the width of the fabric becomes its length. Fold the square in four and cut the edges so that yours turns it into an even circle. In the center, it is necessary to cut a circle, the diameter of which is equal to the waist circumference. The circumference will turn out to be larger, it must be gathered with a thread so that the skirt turns out to be lush. The hem of the skirt can be folded up and finished.
Step 4
Take a blouse that fits you and transfer its details to paper - half of the back and the shelf. Or make a pattern yourself - build a rectangle, the length of which will be the length of the product along the back, and the width will be the width from shoulder to shoulder. Round the armhole of the sleeves and neck. Sew back details, make darts so that the bodice fits well. Sew the details of the front shelves and backrests. Sew in sleeves and collar. Sew and finish all seams.
Step 5
Next, sew the skirt to the bodice, not forgetting the clasp. It can be a zipper at the back (then it is necessary to provide a slit to sew it in) or a line of buttons continued from the bodice. Do not forget to iron all the seams, this will give your product a neater look. Decorate your dress with a vintage oversized brooch by pinning it to your chest.
