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Lay and pin your pieces on the fabric according to your pattern instructions. Pay attention to the notes on each peice
as they will read "Cut on fold" or "Cut 2" .
Using your pattern piece, trace the "dart" outline onto a sheet of copier paper and cut it out. On the WRONG SIDE
of the fabric, place the dart on the sides of the bust, just at the end of the arm hole.
Fold the dart back, aligning the wide part of the dart together on either side of the fabric and sew, following the traced
line. The triangle of fabric that will result should be on the WRONG SIDE of the fabric and can be snipped off once you are
sure that you have it correct.
Make sure the darts are even and the same length.
With the RIGHT SIDES together, align the front bodice piece and the back bodice pieces, making the SIDES and SHOULDERS even.
Pin the sides together, as shown here. Double check the fabric to make sure you have it together correctly with the RIGHT
SIDES on the inside.
Now try on the bodice piece so far to make sure that it is not to tight or to loose.
It is helpful to have someone else pin the back edge together to make sure that it fits good and is not to tight.
Lay the bodice down with the WRONG SIDE facing up. To make the NECK HEM, fold the edge under once and iron flat.
Then fold again and iron. This should make a nice clean edge for the neck. Pin down the hem for easier sewing and to make
sure that it does not unfold. Double check to make sure that the hem will be on the inside of the dress.
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Step 2- Cut out all pieces for the bodice
Trace the outline with a fabric pen or pencil.
Repeat this on the opposite side, making sure that they are even.
Now cut out the trace of the Bottom Dart on your pattern piece. Place it on the WRONG SIDE of the fabric and trace with
a pen or pencil. This dart should be a little longer than the Bust dart.
Fold fabric back and align the darts at the wide end as shown here, and pin together. Sew down the traced line.
Iron all darts flat or trim off extra material.
Next, pin the SHOULDER edges together and sew both the sides and the shoulders. Make sure to sew it twice for added
strength or " DOUBLE STITCH"
Front shot of a happy little seamstress!
When you sew the NECK HEM be very careful to make your stitches neat and straight, as they will be very visable. Put your
stitch setting on a smaller stitch and sew at a slow speed. That way you can manage the small hem better.
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