{"id":29159,"date":"2022-07-09T16:37:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T20:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=29159"},"modified":"2022-07-09T16:37:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T20:37:39","slug":"crushed-velvet-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/crushed-velvet-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Crushed Velvet Dress &#8211; An Easy Project For Your Fall Wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29533 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-100x150.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\/09\/1-6.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/1-6-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A crushed velvet dress&nbsp;is all the rage this fall. &nbsp;This style usually means dressing in layers. &nbsp;Stockings, light coats, long vests, short dresses worn as tops&nbsp;&#8211;the possibilities are endless. &nbsp;The short dress for autumn is an essential piece of clothing that can take us from morning to night time. &nbsp;It is easy to add to if the temperature drops and easy to wear during the warm hours of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29532 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4475-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Autumn and spring really are when northern and southern hemispheres actually have similar temperatures, so this design should work for everyone. &nbsp;This particular dress is one of my favorites because of the flexibility that it provides &#8211;worn with high boots, stockings, and ankle boots, over skinny jeans, leggings, or just a scarf. &nbsp;It is the perfect piece of clothing for your wardrobe. &nbsp;Layer it any way&nbsp;you want and you'll have a super outfit.<\/p>\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<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29534 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2-7.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This dress is incredibly easy to make. &nbsp;I hope it will make a great addition to your fall or spring wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Easy to make<\/li><li>Can be worn as a top or mini dress<\/li><li>Comfortable yet elegant style<\/li><li>Stand-up bow collar<\/li><li>Ideal for women with small shoulders and wide hips<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29536 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4506-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Crushed Velvet or Panne Velour, 60&#8243; wide, 1-2 yards depending on size<\/li><li>Soft satin fabric (silk or polyester), 1 yard<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mFDAaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fusible tricot interfacing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dt6mXJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ball point needle<\/a><\/li><li>Serger or zigzag stitch<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d0tHiH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loop turner<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Crushed Velvet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crushed velvet or sometimes known as crushed panne velour is one of 16 types of velvet. &nbsp;Normally made out of polyester, it is possible to find velvet&nbsp;made from silk if your budget allows. &nbsp;Velvet is a type of tufted woven fabric with evenly distributed cut threads giving the fabric a dense short pile and a luxurious and distinctive feel. &nbsp;The fabric is actually woven as two layers which are then cut apart thus creating the pile. &nbsp;This is a pretty complex and expensive process, or at least it used to be, so this type of fabric used to be reserved only for royalty. &nbsp;It's only been the invention of polyester and the development of modern manufacturing techniques that this type of fabric is now affordable to almost everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notoriously difficult to handle, but certainly worth the effort, it is imperative to find the grain of the velvet and cut all pieces strictly on it. &nbsp;Use a ball point needle when sewing. &nbsp;If you do not have a serger, use a small zigzag when hemming if you want to preserve the stretchability of the fabric. &nbsp;However, in this pattern, a plain stitch is also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Fabrics<\/h2>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/widget-57e764cae4b0e60161802449-7948432?target=_top&mouseover=Y&sid=20160925_crushed_velvet\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Garment Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"374\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29524 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes.jpg 894w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-500x209.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-150x63.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 894px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 894\/374;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes.jpg 894w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-500x209.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/finished-garment-sizes-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-500x445.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-500x445.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-768x684.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/445;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-500x445.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-500x445.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-768x684.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/easy-autumn-dress-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2954340\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-29543 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"29543\" data-trackid=\"29543\" 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\/09\/1-6.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\/09\/1-6.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 Crushed Velvet 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\/crushedvelvetdress\" 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: Cutting the fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29488 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4394-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The fabric must be laid&nbsp;on a flat surface and let it rest overnight. &nbsp;Fold the fabric on the grain line and cut the pieces one at a time. &nbsp;Apply <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mFDAaY\">fusible tricot interfacing<\/a> to the sleeves and hem. &nbsp;Mark the center of the back and the front of the dress. &nbsp;You will need this to make the pleats latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Sewing the shoulder seams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29501 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-500x302.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-500x302.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-1536x928.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png.png 1790w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/302;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29501 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-500x302.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-500x302.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-1536x928.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-shoulder.-png.png 1790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong sides together, pin the shoulders and sew at 3\/8&#8243;. &nbsp; Serge or use a zigzag stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: &nbsp;Sewin the sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the sides, start to sew from the bottom to the sleeves. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"444\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-500x444.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29503 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-768x683.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-1536x1365.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-150x133.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides.png 1617w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/444;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-500x444.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-768x683.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-1536x1365.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides-150x133.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/sew-the-sides.png 1617w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Serge or zigzag the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four:&nbsp;Making the pleats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two&nbsp;pleats one in the front and one in the back of the dress. &nbsp;Find the center of the dress and fold to the right 1 1\/2&#8243; from the center. Fold another 1 1\/2&#8243; to the left and pin in place. &nbsp;Zigzag the edges of the neckline to set the pleats.<\/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\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29530 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113.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\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design113.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29531 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4380-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: Making the neckline with a sash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a bias strip 54 to 60&#8243; in length and 3 1\/2&#8243; wide. &nbsp;Fold the strip right sides together and sew at 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29493 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4393-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a loop turner to turn the&nbsp;sash inside out. &nbsp;Find the middle of the sash and pin it to the middle of back of the dress. &nbsp;<\/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\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29510 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress.png 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\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/center-of-sash-with-back-center-of-dress.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin one side from the back to the front, stopping at the center of the front pleat. &nbsp;Then pin the other side from the back to the front stopping at center of the pleat. &nbsp;Sew the sash at 3\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29490 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4399-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\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\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29489 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress.png 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\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/wrong-side-of-dress.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Top stitch the sash so it will look like a stand-up collar.&nbsp;<\/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\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29511 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress.png 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\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-500x375.png\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/right-side-of-dress.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\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; 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wide. &nbsp;Using an iron on nylon setting to fuse it to the hem. &nbsp;Fold the hem 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"crushed velvet dress\" class=\"wp-image-29505 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4395-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; 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