{"id":26880,"date":"2021-06-20T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=26880"},"modified":"2021-06-20T11:27:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T15:27:06","slug":"summer-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Faviola, The &#8220;Housewife&#8221; Summer Dress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of days ago, I went to a local store to buy a floor runner for a hallway. &nbsp;After looking for a while, I finally decided on one and proceeded to bargain the price &#8211;a common practice here in Singapore.&nbsp; After much arguing, I actually decided not to buy the rug. &nbsp;It wasn't anything special and the price was indeed inflated.&nbsp; When the salesman perceived I was backing away, he proceeded to use the old flattery tactic, but having grown up in Latin America I was immune to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26911 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0345-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What did catch my attention though, and despite me wearing a rather obvious wedding band, he continued to use the word &#8220;miss&#8221;. &nbsp;I corrected him and said &#8220;missus&#8221; &#8211;after all, I am married. &nbsp;The man said but you do not look like a &#8220;housewife&#8221;. &nbsp;I was a bit taken aback and asked him why he would&nbsp;say such a thing? &nbsp;He said, &#8220;housewives&#8221; wear &#8220;a uniform&#8221; and you can spot them a mile away. &nbsp;I looked at my dress which was the first thing that had&nbsp;caught my eye in the closet.&nbsp; Normally, I dress casually and according to my mood, but today I would be having lunch with a friend I have not seen in 5 years, furthermore, she is French, so not a hair out of place&#8230;.&#8221;ever&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26913 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0301-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Latin America where I grew up, when we get up, we shower and dress ready for visitors. &nbsp;After all, when we say &#8220;Mi casa es su casa&#8221; we mean it.&nbsp; People often do not call before dropping by. &nbsp;Of course, they don't expect you or your house to be perfect, but just looking plain is actually frowned upon.&nbsp; I'm not suggesting you take on the practice. &nbsp;But, then again why not? &nbsp;After all, you never know who you might meet while at the supermarket? &nbsp;Needless to say, &#8220;Fabio&#8221; did not get to sell his floor runner and I ended having a great time catching up with my friend. &nbsp;But the thought kept bugging me.&nbsp; Are we so comfortable at home in plain clothes that we have begun to become invisible? &nbsp;How does wearing super casual&nbsp;clothes every day affects our mood? &nbsp;Why do we think dressing nice has to happen only when we go somewhere special?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26914 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0313-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This dress is very easy to make. &nbsp;It does take a bit of effort to prepare the fabric, but once you are ready, it can be sewn in 30 minutes. &nbsp;Make it and try on the dress to go the supermarket or take a stroll around the neighborhood and see how many people ask you if you are coming or going to a party.&nbsp; What are you celebrating today?&nbsp; You!&nbsp; Yes, I am wife inside the house, but I'm also a keeper, a cook, a nurse, a mother, a friend, a lover, a woman with many hats. &nbsp;I think this dress says all that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26923 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0255-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Jersey (Rayon or linen) only 2 1\/4 yards for the sizes 2-14. &nbsp;3 1\/2- to 4 yards from 14 to 18.&nbsp; 4&nbsp; 1\/2 to 5 yards for 20 to 22.&nbsp; 62&#8243; wide.  I've put a couple of fabric suggestions from Fabric.com below.<\/li><li>Ballpoint or jersey needle. &nbsp;I always use <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/26aE3iY\">Schmetz<\/a>.<\/li><li>Stretchable interfacing cut on a bias or stay tape<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1OwJkNj\">Satin bias tape<\/a>. &nbsp;This is what I used but any kind should do.<\/li><li>Thread to match your fabric<\/li><li>Double <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ZZOKB6\">twin needle<\/a> (Optional)<\/li><li>Serger (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69866 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69866\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69865 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69865\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69864 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69864\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69863 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69863\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size chart for the summer dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The measurements below indicates that if your bust is 40&#8243;, use size 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-19 at 5.53.16 PM\" class=\"wp-image-26931 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM.png 795w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-500x269.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-150x81.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 795px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 795\/427;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-19 at 5.53.16 PM\" class=\"wp-image-26931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM.png 795w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-500x269.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.53.16-PM-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the free pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most of our patterns, this pattern is free. But now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help us 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<div id=\"mab-2693340\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-26933 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"26933\" data-trackid=\"26933\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Summer Dress from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/faviolasummerdress\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: Prepare your fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply stretchable <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> on the neck, shoulder, and armholes to both front and back of the top.&nbsp; Please notice that ITY jersey does not need to have the seams finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26887 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Attach the front and back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the front side and back side of the top of the dress right sides together and pin at the shoulders.&nbsp; Sew at 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Apply bias tape to the neck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to apply bias tape to the neck area when the neck is wide enough for the head to go through without the need of a zipper.&nbsp; It provides both a decorative detail and prevents the neck from losing shape with time.&nbsp; Pin the tape starting at the shoulder seam on the right side of the fabric and fold in sewing it on the first fold of the bias tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(3)\" class=\"wp-image-26890 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(3)\" class=\"wp-image-26890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design3-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed explanation of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/apply-bias-tape-v-neck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to apply bias tape to a V-neck<\/a> line please have a look at the following article.<\/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=\"VBru8A4pzY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/apply-bias-tape-v-neck\/\">Easy Way to Apply Bias Tape to a V-neck Tutorial<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Easy Way to Apply Bias Tape to a V-neck Tutorial&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/apply-bias-tape-v-neck\/embed\/#?secret=VBru8A4pzY\" data-secret=\"VBru8A4pzY\" 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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four: sewing the sleeves and the sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the middle of the sleeve top and bottom and each half of the sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26888 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design1-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the sleeve to those three points first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(5)\" class=\"wp-image-26892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(5)\" class=\"wp-image-26892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design5-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you start sewing stretch the fabric between those three points. Proceed to sew at 1\/2&#8243;.&nbsp; Clean the seam (use serger of 3 step zigzag) and iron towards the sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26891 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design4-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides and clean the seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: making the flounce and skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because both skirt and flounce are a circle we are going to treat them the same way. &nbsp;Sew the sides and clean the seams (use a serger of 3 step zigzag).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(8)\" class=\"wp-image-26894 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(8)\" class=\"wp-image-26894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design8-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the serger or a 3 step zigzag at the hem. (Optional you can leave it raw)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(10)\" class=\"wp-image-26895 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(10)\" class=\"wp-image-26895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design10-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have applied stretchable interfacing to the hems because I do not want it to buckle or look wavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(11)\" class=\"wp-image-26896 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-150x113.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\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(11)\" class=\"wp-image-26896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-design11-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six Attaching skirt and flounce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the skirt at the sides, front and back and stretch the fabric in between while you sew.&nbsp; Clean the seams with a 3 step zigzag or if you have a serger use it. &nbsp;The dress is done and all you need now is a to iron the hems using a cloth and some steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put on the dress, strappy sandals and some lip gloss, and you are ready for anything!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Seven (Optional)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-500x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44846 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c.jpg 606w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/351;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-500x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/c.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern is drafted for a full circle skirt.&nbsp; (half circle is shown below) however, on the bigger sizes, 14 and up and when using ITY knit will make your skirt too heavy.&nbsp; In that case, you can reduce the width of the skirt.&nbsp; The important thing here is not to reduce the waistline while reducing the hem width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-500x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44847 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e.jpg 606w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/351;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-500x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/e.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are going to work with one-quarter of the pattern. Take half of the half circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-500x301.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44842 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-500x301.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7.jpg 574w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/301;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-500x301.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-500x301.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-7.jpg 574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace a line from the waistline to the hem and cut the pattern from the hem<strong> to<\/strong>&nbsp;but <strong>not through<\/strong> the waistline.&nbsp; You will stop the scissors about 2mm at the waist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"336\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44843 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1.jpg 426w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1-150x118.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 426px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 426\/336;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1.jpg 426w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-1-150x118.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using sticky tape overlap the pattern pieces one on top of the other the amount you want to reduce skirt by and tape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-500x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44848 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-500x427.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-150x128.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3.jpg 505w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/427;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-500x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-500x427.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3-150x128.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Untitled-3.jpg 505w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the cut on fold pattern marking and you are done ready to cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"summer dress\" class=\"wp-image-26927 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2-5-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; 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