Hello everyone,
Welcome to Thread It Thursday!!!
I have been taking full advantage of my motivation to sew. I must admit there are moments when I suffer from sewing burn out….even though I love it so. Having great fabric really helps to pull me out of my sewing slump rather quickly, though.
So let’s jump right into this sewing tutorial.
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Supplies:
About 1 -2 yards of knit fabric
A t-shirt (slightly loose fitting)
Coordinating Thread
Ball Points Needle
Instructions:
1. Lay your fabric as shown below. Cut 1″ away from your t-shirt and down to the desired length.
2. Now fold your fabric so you can cut out your second piece. Lay the 1st piece you cut out on top and cut around. No extra seam allowance needed.
You will end up with 2 identical pieces
3. Now it’s time to trace a sleeve. I forgot to take a picture of this step so I had to improvise. Trace the sleeve of the shirt you’re using adding a 2″ seam allowance all around onto pattern paper or whatever type of large paper you have on hand. Remember that you will need to extend the length of the sleeve to the desired length if using a short sleeve shirt or reduce the length if using a long sleeve shirt as your sleeve pattern. Fold your fabric in half with right sides facing and the wrong side facing you. Place pattern on the fold and cut out the sleeve. Repeat for the second sleeve.
4. Now take your dress and lay it with right sides facing and pin along the shoulder. Sew the shoulder’s using stretch or small zig-zag stitch and a 1/2″ seam allowance. Finish your seams with a serger, pinking shears, or regular zig-zag stitch.
Now cut your neckline to the desired measurements. You’re only cutting through one layer. So decided which will be the front and cut your neckline
6. Now it’s time to attach the sleeves. Open the dress up like so.
Attach your sleeve like so.
And sew using a stretch stitch or small zig-zag with a 1/2″ seam allowance.
It will look like this.
Finish the seams.
7. Now fold the dress with right sides facing. Sew using a 1/2″ seam allowance with a stretch stitch or small zig-zag stitch and finish the seams.
8. Hem the neckline by folding over 1/4″ and then 1/2″. Stitch with a stretch stitch or small zig-zag stitch. Hem the bottom of the dress by folding over 1/2″ and fold over again 1/2″ sew using the stretch or zig-zag stitch.
Now you’re ready to wear and style. I purchased the Ponte De Roma hounds tooth fabric from GirlCharlee.com. This particular fabric is sold out but is is available in brown, coral & forest green.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, I greatly appreciate it!
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Happy Sewing & Until Next Time,
Sewloveable ☺
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Lovely dress! Doesn’t seem easy to make though…(don’t know anything about sewing…)
Thank you and I promise it’s easier than it seems.😊
What? This seems really easy to make! Without a pattern too, really easy. Although, I guess your shirt that you trace from would have to be pretty long, right?
I love this fabric…I always love a good houndstooth. I’ve never purchased from Girl Charlee before, though, I’ve just oogled their fabric from a far:)
It’s very easy. Just use any t-shirt you usually wear and add the desired amount of length + seam allowance. Then just like that you have your dress.
Ooh I love this idea! I’m definitely going to give it a go x
Thank you and happy sewing!! ☺
Easily one of my favorites thus far!!!!!
Thank you!! ☺
I like the style and print! Very nice!
Thank you, Lynn!!!
You have such talent, very stylish! Maybe I can back stitch next time to help out?
Lol….that would be great! 😃
yes I am sure of it ha ha
Hello Timeka,
I love houndstooth print, it’s always stylish.
Very nice, well done 🙂
Thanks so much!! ☺
Very elegant and very classy! Love the three quarter length sleeve!!
Vivienne X
Thank you! ☺
You make it look so easy.
Marcey
That is my goal….to show how easy it can be. If I can do this anyone can…lol. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! ☺
That is one beautiful dress. I love the pattern!
Thank you! ☺
I love the dress. You have also inspired me to start sewing lessons. I want to try to make a skirt. But after seeing the Stella Jean skirt, i have been looking for someone to make me a copy lol.
Thank you! I am so excited for you….if you need any sewing tips please feel free to ask. Skirts are great to start with. For the skirt here is an etsy shop that sells the Stella Jean Inspired skirt. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiLiCreations?ref=s2-header-shopname
What a beautiful dress! I really like the pattern too. It’s great to have that bit of stretch. Just lovely! Thank you for inspiring! You are awesome! 😉
Thank you for your kind words…I really appreciate it!
I’ve been meaning to sew something…you’ve inspired me! I have a list of to-dos a mile long, but I think sewing needs to move closer to the top! Thank you. 🙂
Awww….I look forward to seeing your makes. Happy sewing! ☺
Gorgeous dress! I can tell you put a lot into this blog post! I love the pink line guidelines. 🙂 Super helpful.
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Yes post like this take a lot of work. My goal is to try to be as thorough as I can. Thank you for stopping by!!!
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I swear one of these days I have to try your DIYs. I have zero skills but I shall try. And let you know 🙂
Yes please let me know and thank you so much for stopping by!! ☺