Shirred Dress Sewing Pattern
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Fold the center in half as pictured and sew together.
Shirred dress sewing pattern. Thread the straps through the loops and tie into a bow. You need 2 bodice pieces 2 skirt pieces 2 ruffle pieces 2 bias strips and 2 strap pieces to make this dress. Next day or express delivery available plus free returns globally.
I decided to put the seam at the side rather than the back just to hide the seam under the arm and leave the back seamless. Quilting fabric or knit jersey that I used the quantity depends on what size you are making. Small safety pin 3.
The shirred dress was their go-to pattern when they first started sewing figuring out how to place the straps and the strap lengths was what set them on their pattern designing path. Most cases 1 yard should be sufficient. Utterly timely on 25th August oh well Anyway this tutorial is not only easy and free but it should allow you to make endless variations of the shirred dress.
Next sew a hem around all the edges of the 2 strap pattern pieces. Cut two skirt panels 138m at the top and 150cm at the hem x 107cm length from bust panel to ankle including a 26cm hem allowance. Sew the straps in place stretch the shirring out when you stitch and sew just above the elastic.
Leave a 15 inch opening for the elastic. Sewing machine with general-purpose foot 2. Add shirring to the neckline waist or wrists after you have sewn up the side seams.