HOW TO STITCH A KAMEEZ WITH MAGYAR SLEEVES

I have already shared a post on how to stitch Magyar sleeves and in this post I am going to share a tutorial of stitching a kameez with Magyar sleeves.

HOW TO STITCH A BABY KAMEEZ

A kameez for a baby needs to be stitched with more care as it has to be roomy, yet look good when your baby wears it. And it is better to avoid buttons and sequins in front as kids have the habit of pulling them out. 

HOW TO STITCH A BACK NECK OPENING

A back neck opening can be stitched on a frock, top, kameez or kurta. In this post I am sharing an easy method of making a back opening.

HOW TO STITCH A KURTI WITH OVERLAPPING

I have already shared a post on how to stitch a top with overlapping only in the upper part. In this post the method of stitching a full overlapping kurti is discussed.

HOW TO STITCH A KAMEEZ WITH OVERLAPPING

Kameez, tops or kurtis come in various shapes and patterns. Kameez with overlapping are also quite popular. The extra cloth overlaps only the upper part of the kameez or the whole kameez. In this post the method of stitching a kameez with an extra piece overlapping the upper portion of the kameez is discussed. 

HOW TO STITCH A NIGHTY

 

Nighty is a loose dress that is often stitched with cotton, or satin fabrics. The construction and method of stitching a basic nighty is given below. For a tutorial on how to stitch a nighty with yoke, check out this post.

HOW TO STITCH A SLEEVELESS KAMEEZ

 

For a sleeveless kameez or kurti, the arm hole is not cut deep and usually piping is done to finish the edges. The construction and method of stitching a sleeveless kameez is discussed below.

HOW TO STITCH ANARKALI SUIT WITH PANELS

Anarkali suits have always remained in fashion. They are usually worn with gathering pants or churidhars. There are different patterns of anarkali depending on their cut and design. I have already done posts on how to stitch a basic anarkali suit , how to stitch anarkali suit with layers and in this post the method of stitching anarkali suit with panels is discussed. In this type of anarkali suit, mono color or multicolor panels are stitched just below the waist.

HOW TO STITCH A KAMEEZ/ A-LINE KAMEEZ WITH PATTERN

Salwar Kameez is the most commonly worn dress in India. Here I have shared the tutorial on stitching a basic Kameez. A tutorial on stitching a salwar can be found here. You can also check out how to stitch a Straight cut kameez for a more fitted design and pattern. Sometimes kameez are stitched without opening at the sides and are often paired with Churidhars or gathering pants. 

HOW TO STITCH A STRAIGHT-CUT KAMEEZ/ KURTIS

Kameez and Kurtis are usually stitched with a straight cut pattern. They can be worn with Salwars, Churidhar or Patiyalas. Straight cut kameez is slightly different from A- line kameez which has more flair at the bottom. The construction and method of stitching a straight cut Kameez is discussed here. A Kurti is slightly shorter than the regular kameez.

HOW TO STITCH ANARKALI SUIT WITH LAYERS / SEWING BASICS

Anarkali suits are one of the most popular Indian dresses. I have already done a post on how to stitch a basic anarkali suit and in this post the method of stitching anarkali suit with layers or tiers is discussed. Usually in this type of anarkali suit, 3, 4 or 5 layers are pleated and stitched one below the other.  The layers can be of the same colour or of 2 or 3 different but related colours. Anarkali suit is usually stitched with thin fabrics like chiffon and Georgette.

HOW TO MAKE A KAFTAN / SEWING BASICS

Kaftan or Caftan is a single piece dress which can be worn as a shirt or kurti or a nightdress. The only difference is its length. Kaftan requires the entire width of cloth and larger the width, longer will be the length of the sleeves. Stitching is done only at the neck, sides and near the ankles. Caftans are usually stitched with cotton, satin, nylon or silk fabrics and usually have embroidery or a print design near the neck.

HOW TO STITCH A KAMEEZ WITH COLLAR / SEWING BASICS

Collars, especially the Chinese collars can be stitched on kameez and Kurtis. They are small standing collars with front opening and are usually stitched with thick materials or a stiffener is stitched so that the collar stands stiff. Chinese collars are of two types full Chinese and half Chinese. Full Chinese collar is a basic collar covering the entire neck whereas half Chinese has half collar and half normal neck. Kameez with collars are usually worn with Churidhars or gathering pants.The construction and method of stitching a kameez/ top with collar is given below.

HOW TO STITCH ANARKALI SUITS / SEWING BASICS

Anarkali suits are one of the most popular dresses for women. They are usually worn on special occasions like weddings, family get-togethers and festivals. Usually stitched with thin materials like georgettes, silks, chiffons, tissues etc they look elegant and stunning. Anarkali suits are usually worn with churidhars or gathering pants

HOW TO STITCH A PRINCESS CUT KAMEEZ

For making a princess cut kameez, use the same measurements as that of the normal kameez to make a paper draft till 9 to 10 measurement. After making the draft, make the following modifications on the draft.

6 to e=1/4 chest+1” or 1 ¼” or 1 ½”
2e to e= 1/8 chest

Join ‘d’ and ‘e’ through a curve and extend up to ‘f’. Then cut the paper draft into 2 by following the curve.

Place neck part of the draft over the fold of the cloth and mark till the waist. Then take 1 to g = 6” or 8”. Leave ½” allowance and cut along the neck and sides and 1” along the bottom. Similarly cut the back piece.

Then place the second half over the cloth and mark till the waist. Mark g to h=12” or 16” and ‘h’ to ‘I’=1”. Draw a curve, and leaving 1” along the sides and bottom and ½” along all the other sides, cut the cloth. In the same way cut other 3 pieces.

Now there are 2 central pieces and 4 side pieces. Join all the pieces and continue to stitch the top by finishing the neck first then stitching the sleeves and finally joining the sides. It does not have an opening at the sides.

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Princess cut Kameez looks best when worn with gathering pants or churidhars.

The images are just a pictorial representation.
I have tried to explain the method as clearly as possible but it is advisable to use your discretion while stitching this dress. If you are a beginner then you can start by stitching a basic kameez or kurti and then move on to other patterns.

For more tutorials visit the dress designs page.

HOW TO STITCH A TOP/KURTI / SEWING BASICS

A top can be worn with pants, skirts, etc. Tops come in different shapes, sizes, patterns and designs. But the basic method of stitching a top is the same. Alterations to the sleeves, neck, length, etc. makes it look different. A kurti is a slightly longer top which more or less resembles a kameez and is usually worn with jeans pants, patiyalas, gatherings,etc.