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'Sewing bee' wrap over dress

'Sewing bee' wrap over dress version 2

'Sewing bee' wrap over dress version 2

Border print jersey dress

Pleated neckline princess jersey dress

back flounce

Dance inspired jersey dress

V neckline

Pipe Yoke detail

Back view

Plaid flared dress.

back view

Bodice detail

contrast princess line jersey print dress

Bodice detail

fifties style print dress satin piped neckline

back view

Cotton with lycra fifties style dress

Invisible zip inserted

large prints need careful placement to ensure central alignment of pattern.

Bound neckline

Back view

Turquoise Linton tweed fitted jacket

Princess line back view

Royal blue wool jacket. Fitted style

Collar and lapel detail

Pocket detail

Back view

Collar detail

Shawl collar style fitted jacket

Cream basket weave wool jacket

Pink Lace fitted dress

Bodice seaming detail

Invisible zip placement to side seam

back seaming detail

Back bodice detail

Scalloped hem - learn how!

Front bodice detail

Trace a copy of the original pattern

Cut and spread sections. Draw extended pattern

Lay out and cut second pattern in jersey fabric.

Sew darts in under sections

Run gathering threads down sides of extended dress sections.

Place on top of of under sections and draw up threads to ruche......

Match shape to under sections, pin and sew in place.

Check draping on dress stand

Join seams.

Check drape. adjust if necessary

Complete dress.

Skirt added and dress completed

side view

back view