Saturday, 23 November 2013

Tutorial: Babydoll Dress Perfect for Beginner Sewers.



Tutorial: Babydoll Dress Perfect for Beginner Sewers

 
This Baby Doll Dress by Monica Poole is the perfect project for the beginner seamstress. 

You will need:



  • Scissors

  • Tape Measure

  • Tracing paper for pattern (optional)

  • Thread to match fabric

  • Bias Binding

  • Thin Elastic

  • Sewing Machine or you can hand sew



To make:
1. Cut the pattern or trace and cut the pattern to size.
2. Add 3" to the hem

3. Fold the fabric and pin pattern on the fold.
4. Cut out the fabric.

5. Prepare the bias binding (skip this step if you have pre made bias binding).

6. Neaten fabric edges use zig-zag stitch.

7. Sew the shoulder seams then press the seams open.

8. Hem the sleeves.

9. Gather the sleeve edge with elastic.
10. Sew the side seams.

11. Double sew the underarms for stronger hold.

12. High waist drawstring casing.
13. Make up the draw string.

14. Hem the dress.

15. Bind the neck.

16. Finish by tying a bow in the front.

Gorgeous!

I truly love this tutorial! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

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