Contains:
- Printable step-by-step sewing instructions with clear detailed line drawings
- Both in cm (metric) and inches (imperial)
- Additional tips on how to sew this dress without an overlocker with links to relevant photo-tutorials
- Printable sewing templates for home printing or use in a copy shop
- Instructions on how to print and assemble the templates at home
Materials you need at home:
- Cotton sateen or alternative lightweight woven fabric - 2 yd (1.8 m) of 56-60" (142-152 cm) wide fabric or 3 ½ yd (3.2 m) of 45" (115 cm) wide fabric
- 26" (66 cm) of ½" (1.3 cm)-wide straight-grained fusible interfacing tape for reinforcing pockets [or four 6 ½" (16.5 cm)-long ½" (1.3 cm)-wide strips of fusible interfacing cut on straight grain]
- 1⅜" (3.5 cm)-wide elastic band, enough to wrap around your shoulders
- Sewing tools (sewing machine, scissors, marking aids, needles, threads, pins, iron, etc.)
"Shouldress" is a short dartless summer dress featuring an elasticated off-the-shoulder neckline, in-seam pockets, and relaxed boxy sleeves.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to intermediate
SIZING (BODY MEASUREMENTS*)
XS - bust 33 ¼" (84.5 cm), hip 35 ½" (90.2 cm); S - bust 34 ¾" (88.3 cm), hip 37" (94.0 cm); M - bust 36 ¼" (92.1 cm), hip 38 ½" (97.8 cm); L - bust 37 ¾" (95.9 cm), hip 40" (101.6 cm); XL - bust 39 ¼" (99.7 cm), 41 ½" (105.4 cm)
*Substantial amount of ease (extra room) was added to the templates to create the relaxed silhouette.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
You will receive four PDF files, containing sewing instructions, sewing templates (for home and copy shop printing), as well instructions on how to print and assemble the templates at home.
The sewing instructions offer step-by-step guidance with detailed illustrations and links to online photo tutorials with further tips on how to sew this dress if you don't have an overlocker.
