The pattern calls for a 1 1/4" hem for both the sleeves and the bottom hem of the dress. Try it on to make sure you like that length. I start by sewing 1/4" from the edge. This gives me a guide for when I'm pressing. You'll see my trusty painter's tape as a guide for straight stitching.
Press under the 1/4", using the stitch line as a guide.
Now fold under the extra 1" and press. A sewing gauge comes in handy here to make sure it's even all the way around.
And then it's a bit more hand stitching! There are lots of different hem hand stitches, but I like the blind one best. You're grabbing 1 or 2 threads on the dress, then a larger chunk on the hem, which won't be seen on the outside. You could also choose to do this by machine if you like.
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Congratulations! You just sewed a shift dress! There are some decorative options as well, such as a belt and trim on the neckline that I won't be covering, which means this is the end of our sew along. I can't believe it!
Upload your dress to the Flickr pool or leave a link to a blog post in the comments to share your dress. I'd love to do a parade of everyone's garments if we get enough! I'll share mine with you next week.
Upload your dress to the Flickr pool or leave a link to a blog post in the comments to share your dress. I'd love to do a parade of everyone's garments if we get enough! I'll share mine with you next week.
I forgot to share my fabric in the beginning but I am sewing along, can't wait to see all the different dress's
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Wonderful! You should upload your fabric now! It would still be fun to see.
Deleteyay! i just have to sew on a little decorative tie and ill share mine on my blog tomorrow night! yippie!
ReplyDeleteYahoo!! I can't wait to see it!
DeleteI got mine finished and have a blog post of it up today. I loved making this dress! Here is a link: http://rejoicefortheday.com/2014/02/03/januarys-dress/
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully!! I think your top stitching looks very nice, especially for your first time. Bravo!
DeleteHootie-who!!! I am done. It was super fun, thank you!
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It's glorious!! I really like how you split the bodice front to create the chevrons. I'm also going to add your sway back tutorial to the main page of posts. You've got some great tutorials!
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