{"id":19601,"date":"2022-08-12T06:19:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T10:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=19601"},"modified":"2022-08-14T00:57:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T04:57:51","slug":"fit-flare-dress-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fit-flare-dress-free-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Fit and Flare Dress &#8211; Free EASY Pattern &#038; Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20492 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Featured-small1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This pattern&nbsp; is a reprint it was first published in 2014 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have another free dress pattern for you this month. &nbsp;I managed to pick up a couple of nice ponte knits in my local fabric store &#8211; shock &#8211; and wanted to use them right away so I drafted this simple fit and flare dress pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's got a scooped neck, short sleeves, and design lines front and back for a negative ease fitting in the bust, close fit in the body and then softly flared-out skirt from the hips down. &nbsp;Those design lines front and back can really help you to get a nice fit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20493 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b.jpg 449w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 449px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 449\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b.jpg 449w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sewing-var-2-024b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>My first was in this plain blue ponte and you can see the design lines much better in this one. &nbsp;For the second I used the tribal\/striped print. &nbsp;Although it has the same seams, they really disappear in the print and for once my pattern matching was pretty darned good! &nbsp;Interesting though how different knits can alter the feel of the fit. &nbsp;I cut and sewed both patterns exactly the same, but the blue one appears to fit closer to the body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20494 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-collage-blue-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I love an easy pull-on-and-go knit dress and I have a feeling I'll have more of these in my wardrobe by the end of the year. &nbsp;There's a free pattern for you too. &nbsp;Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Designed for a heavier weight knit such as a ponte, double knit, or thicker jersey<\/li><li>Design lines front and back for a great fit<\/li><li>Scoop neckline with facings front and back<\/li><li>Short sleeves<\/li><li>Video and photo instructions<\/li><li>Available in sizes 31-48 inch bust<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20495 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print.jpg\" alt=\"Free pattern for this fit and flare dress with princess seams. Full video tutorial too - yup, this is perfect for me :-)\" class=\"wp-image-20495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-collage-print-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials needed:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Knit fabric &#8211; try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/http:\/\/www.joann.com\/search?q=ponte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JoAnn<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fabricmartfabrics.com\/Ponte-Knit-Fabric\/?objects_per_page=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabric Mart<\/a> or check out our Amazon recommendations below<\/li><li>Thread<\/li><li>Optional &#8211; <a title=\"How and where to use Knit Stay Tape\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-and-where-to-use-knit-stay-tape\/\">knit stay tape<\/a><\/li><li>Optional &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KkwEGH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">serger <\/a>\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=overcasting%20foot&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f84ad1a4eccca4c6d300c8df67973f3c&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=FA35UGCPOBD64I2M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overcasting foot<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=walking%20foot&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2dd741b50cc7a569452fee45960db639&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awalking%20foot&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=PHHKYGBWJLBRWREH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">walking foot<\/a><\/li><li>The pattern download &#8211; below<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7150a49f8aeaf96efc90c3bc75c6c66b\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07FCNHB39,B094BJSG57,B085VLVXGL,B07CHW7TXQ\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to continue to use the new Payhip webstore to distribute our patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you now have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help is keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/HfR6' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Download the FREE Pattern HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming fabric 54 inches wide, you will need approximately 2.5 yards of fabric. &nbsp;If your fabric is 60 inches wide, smaller sizes A and B can fit onto 1.75 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More may be needed if you have a large-scale pattern to match<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew the Fit and Flare Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to sew a knit fit and flare dress - free pattern\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tSzq2TMENA8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step Fit and Flare Dress Sewing Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your pattern pieces to cut out all of your fabric. &nbsp;Remember to cut mirror images for the side panels, so you will need two facing one way and 2 facing the other, not 4 all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with the back, match and pin the two side panels to the center back panel RST (right sides together). &nbsp;Sew the two long seams to join the pieces &#8211; tip, start at the top, and sew to the bottom for both seams. &nbsp;Use a 1\/2 inch seam allowance throughout unless mentioned otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20421 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trim and neaten your seams with an <a title=\"How to use the overcasting stitches\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/seams-overcasting-stitches\/\">overcasting stitch<\/a>, if you aren't using a serger. &nbsp;Press your seams towards the center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20422 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-005b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Repeat for the front of the dress. &nbsp;Match and pin the two side panels to the center front&nbsp;panel RST (right sides together). &nbsp;Sew the two long seams to join the pieces. &nbsp;Trim and neaten your seams and press towards the center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"237\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20423 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-500x182.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-150x55.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/237;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-500x182.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/fit-and-flare-collage-1-150x55.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Optional &#8211; fuse a knit stay tape around both the front and back neckline to prevent stretching when you sew the facing and during wear. &nbsp;Read more about <a title=\"How and where to use Knit Stay Tape\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-and-where-to-use-knit-stay-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the magic of knit stay tape<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GrBbKbapGh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-and-where-to-use-knit-stay-tape\/\">How and where to use Knit Stay Tape<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How and where to use Knit Stay Tape&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-and-where-to-use-knit-stay-tape\/embed\/#?secret=ppDkj94nqi#?secret=GrBbKbapGh\" data-secret=\"GrBbKbapGh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20424 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-010b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join the dress at the shoulders RST and stitch at 1\/2 inch. &nbsp;Press seams towards the back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20425 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-013b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Optional &#8211; you may add a line of the knit stay tape to the bottom of the sleeve edge too. &nbsp;This prevents too much stretching and gives a really nice crisp hemline later on. &nbsp;Do this now before sewing in the sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the sleeve to the armscye (also known as the armhole..). &nbsp;Match the center top of the sleeve with the shoulder seam and ease the sleeve to fit as needed. &nbsp;Pin RST and stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20427 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-014b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Repeat to add the other sleeve and then press seams towards the sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-015b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join the front and back neckline facings together at the shoulder RST and stitch with the same seam you used for the shoulders of the dress, to make sure it matches perfectly. &nbsp;You may serger or finish around the bottom edge of the facing or leave it raw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Match the facing to the dress neckline, RST, and matching shoulder seams. Pin well in place and then stitch with a 1\/2 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20429 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-017b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Optional &#8211; you may choose to <a title=\"Understitching a facing, neckline or lining\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/\">understitch the neckline<\/a> facing to the seam allowance to prevent the facing popping up, or you may also decide to sew the facing down from the outside edge of the neckline too. &nbsp;I've understitched the facing to the seam allowances here. &nbsp;Understitching can't be seen from the outside of the dress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20430 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-018b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Give the neckline a nice press and that part of our dress is now finished.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20432 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-019b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin or baste your side seams and try on your dress. &nbsp;Make any fitting adjustments you need. &nbsp;Sew down the side seams of the dress, from the bottom of the sleeve to the bottom of the skirt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20431 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-020b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Try on your dress once again and mark or pin your hemline. &nbsp;Trim the fabric if necessary and turn up a hem and stitch. &nbsp;You can also use the knit stay tape to stop wavy hems too. &nbsp;Press the hemline.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20433 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress\" class=\"wp-image-20433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-024b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn up 1\/2 inch seam on the bottom of the sleeves and stitch. &nbsp;Give these a good press too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-025b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fit and flare dress pattern\" class=\"wp-image-20434 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-025b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Fit-and-flare-dress-025b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; 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