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YOU WILL NEED CUTTING OUT ASSEMBLING THE DRESS
Q Jersey fabric: 1mx140cm (1 ⁄ x55in) Step one Fold the fabric in half lengthways and Step one Place the two pieces of fabric together
Q A jersey T-shirt that fits you then in half again lengthways. There will now be with right sides (RS) facing. Stitch down the sides
Q Matching thread four layers of fabric. and the armhole in one pass. Start sewing at the
Q Basic sewing kit Step two Place the folded T-shirt on the fabric sleeve hem and stitch down to the dress hem.
against the edge with two folds of fabric. Step two Also stitch both shoulder seams together
NOTES Step three Mark around the dress as shown in the with RS facing. Finish the raw edges of all seams
Q Use a 1cm ( ⁄ in) seam allowance image with tailor’s chalk or an erasable fabric with a zigzag stitch or an overlocker.
throughout. marker. If the T-shirt has a wide neck opening
Q A dress up to a UK size 16 will fit on (such as a boat neck) then mark a narrower width FINISHING OFF
a fabric width of 140cm (45in) for neckline on the fabric. Don’t trace tightly around Step one Fold the bottom hem 1cm ( ⁄ in) towards
larger sizes. For a longer length the sleeves, but instead follow the shape in the the wrong side (WS) and pin in place. Stitch it in
dress you may need to purchase image as a guide for a shallow armhole curve. place from the RS. If you have a twin needle, use
wider fabric or increase the amount Finally, gradually curve the shape at the dress this to stitch the hem with a double row of
needed to 2m (2 yd). hem, again don't make this curve too steep as it stitching for a professional finish. Alternatively, use
Q To make this project simple we will be more difficult to sew. 01 a stretch stitch on your machine (such as narrow
traced directly onto the fabric so Step four When you have drawn out your zigzag or a specialised machine stitch) to neatly
there is no paper pattern to draw, markings, check the neck opening is not too wide stitch the hem in place. Be sure to follow the curve
cut and trace. We have traced and the hem is the correct length. When you are of the dress hem as you topstitch the hem. 03
directly on the fabric and cut out. If happy with it, cut out the dress using sharp Step two Turn the dress RS out. Fold a raw sleeve
you are unsure whether the dress scissors on a flat surface. hem over by approx 5mm ( in) so that the WS is
will fit, then cut it with extra seam Step five You will now have two pieces that are the facing upwards. 04
allowance all the way around so you same for the front and back of the dress. Lay both Step three Fold again by 5mm ( in) for a neat
can adjust if necessary. pieces out with one folded in half and the centre finish. The raw edge of the sleeve opening is now
fronts of both pieces aligning. hidden in the fold. Pin in place. 05
Step six Cut the folded neckline a little lower – this Step four Stitch all the way around approx 2mm
will be the front piece. Cut approx 2-3cm ( -1 in) ( ⁄ in) from the edge of the fold. Sew carefully,
lower than the curve of the neckline of the back making sure the raw edge does not emerge and
piece. Don’t trim any fabric away from the get caught in the stitching. 06
shoulders as the shoulders of the front and back Step five Repeat this technique to finish the other
piece need to align. 02 sleeve opening and the neckline.
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