Women's nightgown. Pattern, how to sew with your own hands from cotton, viscose, silk with lace

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To learn how to sew women's nightgowns with your own hands, you need to know what material can be used, as well as understand how to take measurements correctly. Beginning tailors should familiarize themselves with step-by-step instructions for sewing nightgowns of different styles, as well as read information on constructing patterns.

What fabric is best for sewing women's nightgowns

What should the fabric be like:

Soft and pleasant to the touch. Rough and coarse fabrics, as well as materials with hard lace and sewn-on sequins, are not suitable for sewing nightwear, because they can cause discomfort when in contact with the skin. This can include redness, chafing, as well as itching and allergic reactions.
Moisture-absorbing and breathable. Most people sweat during sleep. Thick fabric will not absorb or evaporate moisture well, so sleeping in such a shirt will be uncomfortable. The skin should remain dry, so it is better to give preference to thin and flowing fabrics.

No tendency to accumulate static micro-charges. Due to friction, some fabrics are able to become magnetized. Then, the accumulated energy comes out with a crackle and small sparks, causing a person to experience unpleasant sensations on the skin.

A person makes many movements in a dream. If the shirt crackles and sparks, it will be uncomfortable to sleep in it.

Good heat conductor. There are materials that can adjust to the temperature of the human body. In shirts made from such fabrics, you can sleep comfortably in the summer heat and on cool autumn nights.
Wear-resistant. Nightgowns are washed more often than everyday clothes, so the material should retain its color well and also not become pilled for as long as possible.

What fabric can be used to sew summer sleepwear:

batiste;
calico;
poplin;
guipure (usually used for inserts);
bamboo.

Women's nightgowns. Patterns, how to sew from cotton, viscose, silk with lace, cups, sleeves — Flannel

Fabrics suitable for sewing warm shirts:

atlas;
natural silk;
viscose;
flannel.

You can sew underwear for sleeping from knitwear if you know what type of this material allows air to pass through well and does not electrify. Such characteristics are possessed by jersey and footer. These materials do not lose their shape after repeated washings and are also not prone to fading.

Shirts made from jersey are soft and thin. They absorb moisture well and let air through. In winter, it will be more comfortable in a shirt made from footer. It slightly resembles flannel - soft, with a fleece, and retains heat well.

Taking measurements

Taking measurements yourself is not always convenient, so it is better to ask an assistant to do it. The model should stand straight. The shoulders should be straightened.

The table lists the measurements that need to be taken.

What is the name of the measure?	What is it abbreviated as?	Definition of measure	How to remove correctly
Half neck circumference	PoSh	Size of the neck of the product	At the base of the neck. The ends of the tape measure should meet in the jugular notch area.
Half chest	PoG	Shirt size and width	Pull the tape through the corners of the shoulder blades, place it under the arms and pull it under the armpits, close the ends of the tape on the chest, in the most protruding places.
Shoulder girth	OP	Sleeve width of the product	Measure the circumference of your arm at the shoulder area.
Length of product	DI	Shirt length from collar to hem	Place the tape at the base of the neck and pull it down to the desired length of the nightgown.

All indicators should be written down using letter abbreviations for convenience.

Counting the amount of fabric

The process of constructing a pattern, as well as calculating the fabric, depends on the volumes of the most protruding parts of the figure.

Therefore, to sew some models of shirts, you will need to take additional measurements:

hip circumference (HC);
waist circumference (WC);
wrist circumference (WC).

The length of the material is measured in accordance with the CI value. The width of the fabric should be 2.5 times greater than 1 circumference of the volume points of the body.

For example, if a girl’s chest is the largest part, with a circumference of 90 cm, then to sew a shirt you will need to buy several pieces of fabric with a total width of 180 cm + allowances for seams and pattern modeling (about 50 cm).

Construction of patterns, sewing instructions

The cut of the nightgown should be loose so that the fabric does not cling too tightly to the body and does not cause discomfort during sleep. It is desirable that the product have as few seams as possible. Then the shirt will be pleasant to the touch.

As a basis for constructing patterns, you can use basic models of lighthouse-type clothing, as well as patterns of simple summer sundresses and straight-cut dresses.

Model with straps

A women's nightgown (the pattern is based on the basic model of a simple summer sarafan), sewn from a flowing, smooth material, can turn out wavy and uneven if you cut such fabric at a right angle. The material should be cut at an angle of 45 degrees, using sharp scissors.

What to do after cutting:

Place the pieces of the product together, with their right sides facing each other.
Sweep the sides of the shirt.
Finish the seams with an overlock. You can use a small zigzag.
Sew bias tape to the neckline using temporary thread.
Mark the location of the straps.
Sew on the piping without touching the area for the straps.
Overdue straps.

Insert them into the right places. Sew the bias binding on top.
Sew the hem of the shirt with bias binding using a zigzag stitch.

The nightgown with straps is sewn.

With one-piece cotton sleeves

This is a universal model of nightgown that will suit women with any type of figure.

How to construct a pattern:

On paper, draw a rectangle with sides “ABCD”, where side “AD” is equal to DI, and side “AB” is equal to PoG with seam allowances (1-2 cm).
From point "A" you need to measure 8 cm to the right, towards point "C". Mark the point as "E".

From point "A" measure 3 cm down. Mark the point as "E1".
Connect the new points with a smooth line. This will be the collar of the shirt.
From point "A" measure down 9 cm. Mark the point as "E2". The segment "EE2" is created for the front part of the gate.
From point “B” measure 11 cm. From this point measure down 17 cm. Call the point “F1”.
Draw a perpendicular line from "F1". Connect it with the side of the rectangle "BC". Call the intersection point "G".
From "G" draw 7 cm down and also to the right. Mark the points "H" and "H1". Draw a smooth line. This is the sleeve depth.
From point “C” measure 8 cm to the right. Call the point “C1”.

Connect "C1" with point "H".
From "C1" measure 2 cm upwards. Call the point "J".
Round off the corner of the shape by drawing a smooth line from "J" to "C".

Transfer the pattern onto the fabric and cut out.

Further procedure:

Place the pieces face down.
Secure the sides with pins.
Sew the side seams of the product.

Make double folds at the sleeve edges and hem. Iron them. Leave them out of date.
Turn the collar of the shirt. To do this, you need bias tape, which is first sewn to the front side of the product along 1 edge, and then its second side is stitched to the back.

Iron the shirt from the inside out, turn it right side out. The shirt is ready.

On the yoke

The pattern can be made by ripping an old T-shirt. The front and back pieces need to be smoothed out and traced on paper. Correct all the lines so that they are even. Add seam allowances.

What to do next:

From the shoulder points draw lines equal to DI.
Find the lower points of the armholes. From there, draw lines that will indicate the style of the shirt. It can be trapezoidal or straight cut.
Connect the bottom points of the drawing to form the hem of the shirt.
Mark the yoke lines. Cut it out from the whole pattern.
On the upper part of the armholes, you need to remove 2 cm by cutting them along an oblique line.
Transfer the pattern onto the fabric, 2 pieces at a time.

What to do after cutting the material:

Place all the pattern pieces together, with the wrong side facing up.
Sweep all edges.
Use a sewing machine to stitch the side seams of the garment.
Finish the seams with an overlock using a small zigzag stitch.
Open the side seams and iron them.
Turn the top edge of the yoke and stitch it.
Sew the yoke to the top of the shirt. Overlock the seams and iron them.
Fold the bottom edge of the product twice and sew it on the machine.

The shirt with a yoke is completely ready. The collar can be decorated with a bow made of satin ribbon.

Silk with lace

A women's nightgown (the pattern for beginners should be simple), sewn from silk fabrics, quickly adjusts to body temperature, so sleeping in such underwear will be comfortable in the heat and cool.

However, sewing things from sliding and flowing fabrics is a little more difficult than from other materials. You need to start sewing a silk shirt with experience in working with such fabrics. You can use a beacon silhouette with wide straps as a basis for the pattern.

Reworking the pattern:

From the shoulder line draw a line that will be equal to DI.
The shirt will be trapezoidal in shape. From the lower points of the armholes, draw 2 lines that widen the silhouette.
Connect the ends of the drawn lines together.
Draw a yoke under the bust and cut it out from the finished pattern.
Increase the armholes by 2.5 cm. Cut off the excess.
Cut out the drawing, transfer the pattern pieces onto paper, leaving 2 cm for seam allowances.
The yoke can be cut out of guipure fabric.
Place the shirt pieces on top of each other, face down.

Sweep the side seams.
Finish the seams on an overlock machine using a small zigzag stitch.
Iron the seams.
Sew on the yoke.
Fold the bottom of the shirt twice and sew it on the machine.
Sew the guipure tape to the seam.

Make a bow from a satin ribbon of a suitable color and sew it to the central part of the shirt collar.

With wing sleeves

A women's nightgown with wing sleeves can be created using the basic pattern of a straight sleeveless dress, making small changes to the drawing. The front and back should be cut out identically, without darts. For modeling, use the front half of the pattern.

How to construct a pattern:

Mark the center of the front of the shirt, above the waist.
From the middle of the collar, you need to measure down 17 cm.
Step back 4 cm from the shoulder point.
Draw a smooth line for the neckline. Mark a 13 cm flare along the side seam.
Mark the length of the product and draw the bottom line.
Separately draw 2 straps 25 cm long + 25 cm for gathering (50 cm). The width of 1 strap is 7 cm.
Cut out the pieces and make cuts. There should be 4 pieces in total. They need to be spread apart to leave room for assembly. The wider they are spread apart, the fluffier the shirt will be.

What to do next:

Cut out all the remaining pieces with 1.5 cm seam allowances.
Place the front and back pieces right sides together. Sew the side seams and overlay them.
Process the collar and hem on the overlay.
Hem the edges of the straps. Gather them and sew them to the top of the shirt.

The nightgown with wing sleeves is ready.

Warm and long viscose shirt

Before cutting, the fabric must be washed, dried and ironed.

What parts need to be cut out:

Detail	Quantity
Back	1
Shelf	1
Yoke	2
Gate	2
Sleeve	2

You will also need interlining for the work, from which you need to cut out 2 strips for the fasteners on the yoke, as well as 1 collar piece.

How to sew a shirt:

Attach strips of interlining to the back of the yokes under the fasteners. Iron the folds.
Overcast the edges.
The right part of the yoke needs to be aligned with the left side to the width of the fastener and stitched.
Using two parallel lines, gather the upper edge of the shelf. The length of the edge should be equal to the length of the lower edge of the yoke.
Sew the yoke to the front.
Overcast the edges.

The seam from the stitching can be covered with a strip of guipure, stitching it with a zigzag stitch.
Sew the product along the shoulder cuts of the front and back.
Iron the seams.
From the top of the sleeve roll, measure 10 cm to the left and right, put a mark using a piece of soap or chalk. Gather the material, creating 2 lines between the marks.
Try on the sleeve roll-up to the armhole of the shirt.
Sew the sleeve to the armhole edges. Finish the seam with an overlock.
Sew the side seams of the sleeves and the front with the back. Finish the seams on an overlock.

Hem the lower parts of the sleeves.
Glue the interlining onto 1 piece of the gate.
Fold the collar pieces, turning them right sides together. Trim the seam allowances, make notches on the rounded parts.
Turn the collar inside out. Sew along the edges.
Mark the stitching line and stitch.
Fold the collar in half, mark the middle of the piece. Also mark the middle on the back of the garment, closer to the neck.
Match the marks and sew the collar to the shirt.
Design corners for fasteners.

On the yoke you need to process 3 loops. Sew buttons to the left side.
Sew the hem of the shirt, folding the edges twice.

The warm nightgown is ready.

Model for plus size

A women's nightgown (the pattern should be made taking into account the most voluminous parts of the figure), sewn according to these instructions, will be loose and will not restrict movement.

Before starting work, you should measure the chest circumference and add about 10 cm to the CI. The chest circumference measurement should be multiplied by 2. Cut a rectangle of the appropriate size from the fabric.

Next steps:

Fold the piece of fabric in half.
Use a piece of soap or chalk to draw a diagonal line so that the silhouette of the shirt becomes more flared.
Cut out the pattern.
Cut out several rectangles from the fabric, from which you can then make ruffles.
To form the armhole, you can use an old T-shirt or tank top.
Sew the product along the sides.
Sew the bottom of the shirt, as well as the collar and armholes.

Sew a thin elastic band to the edge of the shelf.
The prepared rectangles need to be folded and stitched into 2 pieces.
Sew ruffles to the shirt straps.

Iron the item.

For pregnant women

A nightgown for women who are expecting a baby should not be tight around the belly, otherwise it will constantly ride up during movements in sleep. The best option would be a trapezoidal cut shirt consisting of a skirt and a bodice.

The bodice will be equal to half the chest circumference + 12 cm for allowances. About 50 cm should be added to the width of the bottom part.

Sewing instructions:

The bodice can be cut out using an old ripped T-shirt. The piece needs to be placed on paper, traced and seam allowances added (3-5 cm).
The back needs to be drawn in the form of a rectangle, which will be equal to the width and height of the front part of the product.
Cut out the pieces on the bias. Make blanks for the straps and bodice trim.
Make pleats on the top of the skirt, as well as at the back and front.
Emphasize the shape of the top by making 2 darts 2x4 cm.
Fold the bodice pieces inside out. Pin in place.
Sew the side seams. Overcast the top edges.
Sew the braid to the top.
Decorate the bottom of the product, sew on the straps.

The shirt for the expectant mother is ready.

With cups for nursing mothers

A nursing mother's nightgown should be such that the woman can comfortably bare her breasts. A trapezoidal sarafan with a yoke can be used as a basis for the pattern.

Instructions:

Trace the parts of the old sarafan onto paper.
The front part of the yoke needs to be remade. Two triangles should be drawn. The shirt will be wrap-around.
Transfer the pattern pieces onto the fabric and cut them out.
Sew the skirt along the side seams.
Sew the back.

Sew the wrap elements to the top of the skirt.
Sew on the straps.
Sew the wrap elements with bias binding along the edges.
Sew the ties to the strap and the corner of the right triangle.
Finish the armholes and hem the bottom of the shirt.

The nightgown for a nursing mother is ready.

It is not difficult to learn how to sew women's nightgowns with your own hands. The main thing is to take measurements correctly and construct a pattern in accordance with the measurements. It is also important to carefully process the seams so that they do not rub.

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Women's nightgowns. Patterns, how to sew from cotton, viscose, silk with lace, cups, sleeves