The Perfect Wrap Knit Dress
Customize and sew a seasonless wrap knit dress on your home sewing machine. Add design details you love to create a wardrobe staple with irresistible style. Note: Pattern not included.
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Customize and sew a seasonless wrap knit dress on your home sewing machine. Add design details you love to create a wardrobe staple with irresistible style. Note: Pattern not included.
Meet Dyanne Marte
Meet your instructor, Dyanne Marte, and learn more about the dress you’ll be making and the knit fabrics you might choose.
Making Pattern Adjustments
Dyanne shows you how to cut out your pattern pieces and adjust them to allow for the stretch in your fabric. You’ll also be able to add or reduce fullness in the skirt.
Working With Knit Fabrics
With your pattern pieces adjusted, you’re ready to start cutting out your fabric. Get tips on working with different kinds of knits, matching patterned fabric and block fusing.
Constructing the Dress
It’s time to assemble your dress! Dyanne discusses the thread and stitch choices that will work best with your fabric and guides you through sewing the side and shoulder seams, adding the optional ruching and attaching the bodice to the skirt.
Facings & Sleeves
Dyanne demonstrates how to attach and finish facings with a sewing machine or serger, then helps you tackle the tricky but satisfying steps of setting in the sleeves. Prefer a sleeveless dress? Dyanne’s got you covered, with tips for drafting the armholes to suit.
Collar, Neckline Band, Sash & Finishing
You’re nearly finished! You’ll sew and attach the collar, add the neckline band and sash or draft the optional integrated sash. Dyanne shows you how to finish your seams and hem your dress – the final touches on your fabulous frock!
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