'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
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