Confident · 5 cards · 10 tasks
A full dress with a faced neckline, elastic waist and ruffles.
Join this session to learn how to stitch a dress with an elasticated waist skirt. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.
To take part you will need:
- Sewing Machine
- Sewing Kit
- Iron / Protective Sheet
Pre-cut kit includes:
- 1 x Top Front Dress
- 2 x Top Back Dress
- 1 x Front Skirt Panel
- 1 x Top Front Facing / Interfacing
- 2 x Back Front Facing / Interfacing
- 2 x Back Skirt Panel
- 2 x Patterned Strips
- 1 x Elastic Strip
You will need to be able to:
- Thread-up a sewing machine (Card 06 · Thread Machine)
- Stitch straight / zig-zag stitch (Card 09 · Machine Stitches)
Before you start, learn these cards
Top tips:
- This dress is stitched with a seam allowance of 1.5cm.
- Facing pieces are used to line the neck on your dress.
Step by step
Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.
Task 1
☐ Attach Interfacing & Overlocking Edges
Learn how: Card 20 · Interfacing and Card 12 · Overlocking
Task 9
☐ Stitching Rolled Hem
Learn how: Card 23 · Curved Hems
Need it shorter? See the Hemming card.
Task 10
☐ Stitch on Ruffles
Learn how: Card 29 · Gathering Ease
Finish by sewing on the hook and eye by hand.
End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your dress with elasticated waist!
