DIY beach tunic 🥝 we sew a quick simple chiffon wrap

To follow modern trends, any fashionista needs a large number of clothes, and each thing should be thought out to the smallest detail. Many needlewomen sew clothes on their own to create an original and unique outfit. So, for example, to sew a tunic with your own hands is not difficult and does not require special sewing skills. In addition, in price terms, a thing costs at least seven times cheaper than if such clothes were ordered in an atelier or purchased in a store. In this article we will look at how a beach tunic is made with your own hands.

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A bit of history

Turning to history, one can read that only a male population wore such a tunic. The ancient Romans and Greeks wore these clothes - for them, such an outfit was basic. Two identical cuts of material were sewn together, while leaving a cut for the head.

Important! The main attribute of such attire was a belt - it determined the status of a person and belonging to a certain place in society.

In the twenties of the last century, hippie representatives gave new life to this type of clothing. Over time, many people appreciated the benefits of this garment, began to wear it in everyday life.

Currently, the tunic is open for imagination and creativity. Due to the simplicity of the model, its popularity is increasing. Knowing some of the subtleties, any novice craftswoman can easily sew a new thing for herself.

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Choosing the right fabric

Most often, light natural fabrics are used for sewing beach tunics - linen, cotton or silk. Very often they sew from chiffon or gauze.

The main requirement for the fabric is its non-creasing properties. The color scheme can be different, but preference is most often given to juicy bright shades. In the summer, in bright sunshine, such an outfit looks great. Properly selected color of the tunic allows emphasizing the merits of the figure, in addition, it helps to make an interesting version of the ensemble in combination with a swimsuit and beach accessories.

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Style Selection

Basically, beach tunics with their own hands make a free and straight cut - thus hiding all the flaws of the figure.

Important! For puffy women, slightly extended silhouettes are suitable. The model can be with a high waist and supplemented with a belt under the chest.

The sleeve in the tunic is made one-piece, which is cut short, long or medium, that is, to the elbow joint. The tunic can be without a collar. The shape of the neck is chosen based on personal preferences, hairstyles, and features of the figure.

Important! The length of the outfit is chosen at will - the tunic can be worn either long, as a dressing gown, or short. In this case, it will be intended not only for the beach. It is worn with shorts, trousers, leggings - with this combination, the tunic is an excellent ensemble for walking.

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How to sew a tunic without a pattern?

Before proceeding with the cutting and sewing of a beach tunic, it is necessary to prepare the following tools and materials in advance:

• fabric of the appropriate size;
• centimeter tape;
• sharp scissors;
• sewing pins;
• needles of the required diameter;
• threads of suitable color of the required thickness;
• sewing machine.

The tunic is very easy to sew, and for the manufacture of the simplest model, you can do without even a pattern. Thus it is necessary to take measurements correctly. For the manufacture of tunics, the following quantities are required:

• measure the length of the product;
• if there is a sleeve, then you need to measure the distance from the center point of the chest to the required length of the sleeve;
• find the circumference of the hips;
• to determine the width of the sleeve, measure the circumference of the hand.

How to sew a beach tunic with your own hands without a pattern:

1. To determine the length of the fabric - the desired length of the product is multiplied by 2 and add 10 cm.
2. We fold the material horizontally in half and cut a hole for the head, (for beginner needlewomen it is best to use a template).
3. We turn the edges by 5 cm and process overlock seam.
4. To process the neck, we use, at will, a braid, satin or lace ribbon. Using a thin thread, you can crochet the collar.
5. The size of the hips, divided by two, is marked on the front of the product, which corresponds to the width of the hem.
6. Half-arm plus 4 cm at the seams corresponds to the minimum sleeve width. On the material we draw a line from the bottom to the sleeve.
7. We fasten the sides with sewing pins.
8. We retreat 2 cm from the seam line and carefully cut the material.
9. We sew a tunic on the side seams.
10. We hem the bottom of the product and sleeves, process it with an overlock.

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How to sew the simplest tunic?

The simplest version of a beach tunic can be made of knitted fabric, which should not crumble. To do this, we use only scissors and perform such actions:

1. Fold the prepared piece of fabric horizontally in half and gently cut a hole for the head.
2. It is best to cut a triangular hole - for its design, we retreat from the center of the bend to the depth of the cut and mark the necessary width.
3. We cut 2 holes in front and behind the tunic, through which we make a belt made of tape or braid.

The simplest beach tunic is ready!

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How to sew a tunic from pareo?

The tunic can be sewn from pareo. To do this, we select a suitable color pareo, while its width should be much larger than the size of your figure.

How to sew a tunic for the beach with your own hands from pareo:

1. Fold the pareo in half - this is the maximum length.
2. Cut a hole for the head.
3. The edges are treated with an overlock seam.
4. In the area of ​​the waist line in front and back we add an accordion, stitch it, insert a beautiful ribbon into the resulting tunnel.
5. Stitch the sides, while leaving a distance for the sleeves.

The tunic from pareo is ready, it can be worn both on the beach and on a summer walk.

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How to sew a tunic dress?

A tunic dress can be worn at any time, such a thing is universal clothing, it can be combined with shorts, trousers, breeches, leggings.

Consider how to sew an interesting tunic dress:

• On paper, we lay out the vertical segment AB, the length of which corresponds to the distance from the neck line to the length of the product.
• We measure the half circumference of the hips, perpendicular to the previous segment, postpone the segment of DM plus 3 cm.
• Determined with the width of the neck, which can be 3 cm more than the circumference of the head, mark G. on paper.

Important! If you want to make a model with a falling shoulder, the width can be much larger than the measured one.

• From point Г we postpone the length of the sleeve, which should extend 2 cm beyond the line of the wrist. At a slight angle, draw a line of the sleeve on the paper.
• In the middle of the segment we retreat down 2.5 cm, draw a line to the wrist
• We note the width of the sleeve, and, depending on your preference, the sleeve can be either wide or narrow.
• Round the sleeve with the main panel.
• We cut out the resulting pattern and transfer it to the material.
• We cut out all the details, adding 3 cm for allowances for the seams.
• The neckline is processed with an oblique inlay.
• We process the bottom of the tunic manually or on a sewing machine.
• We process the cuffs of the product.

Tunic dress is ready!

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How to sew a tunic for a pattern?

On the Internet you can find patterns of tunics of various styles. How to sew a beach tunic with your own hands according to patterns from the Internet:

1. The selected style is adjusted according to your figure.
2. Using chalk, transfer the pattern to a material folded in half, with the wrong side facing out.
3. Carefully cut, while leaving allowances for the seams.
4. We sew on the sides, we process the edges with an overlock seam.
5. We process the hem, bottom of the sleeves and the neck.
6. We pick up the tunic, while making a drawstring under the breast line, which is cut out from the main or additional material, the width is 4 cm.
7. Tucking and ironing the edges, we attach the wings.
8. We insert a decorative lace, elastic band or belt from a braid.
9. From the remaining fabric we make a belt. We cut out a strip of the required length with a width two times larger than the intended belt. Add 2 cm of seam allowance.
10. On the wrong side out, we fold the future belt and sew on three sides around the perimeter.
11. We twist and stitch the remaining end.
12. We insert the finished belt into the drawstring or tie it over the product.

The new pattern tunic is ready!

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Finishing the finished product

To finish the finished tunic, you can use decorative textiles, braid, ribbon, lace or rhinestones, beads, beads. Also, with the help of a knitting hook, you can make an openwork collar, cuffs or tie the bottom of the product.

A set of attire can be supplemented with an elegant hat, beach shoes, and a handbag. With a tunic, a correctly selected version of jewelry looks great.

Important! Beach tunic creates not only an original image, but also protects the skin from ultraviolet rays.

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Who suits tunics?

The tunic has gained its popularity due to the fact that the product is suitable for all women, regardless of figure, style, age, weight and many other factors. The tunic emphasizes the advantages and at the same time hides the flaws of the figure, at the same time, the smoothness and lightness of the lines add a riddle and some mystery to women.

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For those who know how to knit

It is very beautiful and attractive, and sometimes much more original and effective than knitwear made of material. Such tunics can be worn for any celebration, but on the beach a fashionista in such a robe will make a splash. Knitted tunic looks great on any figure.

When knitting such products, various schemes and descriptions are used. So, it can be incredible fantasy patterns and just a crocheted mesh. The basis of knitting is a standard pattern.

Important! For those who do not have sufficient knitting experience, it is best to try using a hook to make a product. When you get enough knitting experience and you have certain skills, you can go to knitting.

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Experienced craftswomen not only independently sew the beach version of the tunic, but also knit it, creating an exclusive and unique outfit. An openwork made of thin threads looks no worse than a tunic sewn from bright beautiful material. Which option is now to be preferred - it's up to you!