{"id":3166,"date":"2013-05-26T11:35:38","date_gmt":"2013-05-26T16:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2015-03-10T18:15:25","modified_gmt":"2015-03-10T23:15:25","slug":"easy-summer-dress-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-summer-dress-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Summer Dress Pattern &#8211; Part 2 &#8211; Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3409 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress. Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3409\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress. Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshelll-dress-finished-p-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript>Welcome back to Part 2 of the Easy Summer Dress Step by Step Tutorial. \u00a0Have you already printed your pattern and cut out your fabric? \u00a0If not, then take a step back to <a title=\"Easy Summer Dress Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-dress-pattern-for-summer\/\"><strong>Part 1<\/strong><\/a> and then join me here next for construction instructions.<br \/>\n<!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><br \/>\n<div id=\"mab-730912\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-7309 mabstyle-pink use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"7309\" data-trackid=\"7309\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-right mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Find the pattern download here<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Go back to Part 1 to find the pattern download, details about sizing and instructions on how to put your PDF pattern together.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-dress-pattern-for-summer\/\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--INFOLINKS_ON--><\/p>\n<h2>Step By Step Construction<\/h2>\n<p>Equipment and materials:<\/p>\n<p>Essential<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sewing machine and thread, sewing basics such as scissors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=clear%20elastic&linkCode=ur2&qid=1369002011&rh=n%3A262692011%2Ck%3Aclear%20elastic&rnid=2941120011&tag=soseea-20\" target=\"_blank\">Clear Elastic<\/a>\u00a03\/8th inch wide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Optional but useful<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000YZAQJQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000YZAQJQ&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Wash Away Wonder Tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Knit stay tape\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/225739104\/knit-stay-tape-12-inch-wide\" target=\"_blank\">Knit stay tape<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000YQMC4M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000YQMC4M&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Stitch Witchery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001IKASVW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001IKASVW&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Stretch or ball point needle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003KQFZKG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003KQFZKG&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Twin Stretch Needle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your dress is made up of just 4 main pieces, and will be super-quick to sew. \u00a0Follow through these step by step instructions and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3417 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/401;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3417\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3418 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/401;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3418\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/4-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Sewing your Easy Summer Dress<!--more--><\/h2>\n<p>1. \u00a0Identify the back of the dress (the longer piece) and add a strip of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000YZAQJQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000YZAQJQ&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Wash Away Wonder Tape<\/a>\u00a0to the top edge, just inside the raw edge on the wrong side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3175 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3175\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-001-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0Measure across the top edge and cut a\u00a0length\u00a0of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=clear%20elastic&linkCode=ur2&qid=1369002011&rh=n%3A262692011%2Ck%3Aclear%20elastic&rnid=2941120011&tag=soseea-20\" target=\"_blank\">Clear Elastic<\/a>\u00a01 inch LESS than the top edge\u00a0measurement. \u00a0If you can't get the clear elastic, then you can also use a regular elastic but it will be bulkier.<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0Remove the backing tape from the sticky tape and stick your clear elastic in place along the top edge, centering the elastic with about 1\/2 inch clear at each end. \u00a0If you don't have the sticky tape, then you can pin the elastic in place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3176 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3176\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-003-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>4. \u00a0Take your dress to the sewing machine and with the wrong side facing up, turn the top seam over using the elastic as a guide to get a straight line. \u00a0Fit your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001IKASVW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001IKASVW&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Stretch or ball point needle<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001IKASVW\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>.\u00a0Sew the elastic in place using a triple zigzag stitch if your machine has one (its like a wide zig-zag where each part is made of three small stitches.) \u00a0If you only have a regular zig zag stitch, use this on a wide setting to sew through the elastic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3177 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3177\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-005-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>5. \u00a0Here's what it looks like from the outside. \u00a0The stitches allow it to still stretch and the elastic will hold it snugly against your body so the dress doesn't fall ! \u00a0Set aside the back for now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3178 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3178\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-006-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>6. \u00a0Time to make the bust part of the dress. \u00a0Take the rectangular piece and sew a line of long basting stitches between the\u00a0circles, 1\/4 inch from the edge. \u00a0Do not back-stitch at each end and leave the thread ends long. \u00a0Repeat on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3179 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3179\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-012-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>7. \u00a0Now fold the fabric at the off-center notch, with WRONG sides together. \u00a0Put in a pin at the fold and then match up the corners and pin these too. \u00a0Now you need to gently pull the gathering threads to gather up the fabric between the circles. \u00a0Continue to gather until the gathered edge measures the same as the flat edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3183 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3183\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-013-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>8. \u00a0Once both edges match in length (or close enough), match up the raw edges and pin together. \u00a0Repeat these steps for the opposite side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3185 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3185\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-015-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>9. \u00a0Take the fabric to the machine, and with the gathers facing upwards and the raw edges matching, sew in place along the previous line of basting stitches. \u00a0Adjust the gathers as you sew. \u00a0Repeat for the other end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3187 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3187\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-017-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>10. \u00a0Now match the two remaining raw edges on this piece. \u00a0We need to keep these together. \u00a0You can either use your Wonder Tape to baste the two edges together, or match, pin and sew close to the edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3200 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3200\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-019-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>11. \u00a0Now to make the small piece that gathers the center of the bodice. \u00a0Find the small\u00a0rectangular\u00a0piece of fabric you cut earlier. \u00a0Fold wrong sides facing with the two shorter sides together &#8211; see arrows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3201 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3201\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-008-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>12. \u00a0Sew along the shorter side to make a tube of fabric. Use a narrow zig-zag stitch so this can stretch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3202 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3202\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>13. \u00a0Turn inside out and center the seam line facing upwards. \u00a0This will be in the inside of the gathering piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3203 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3203\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-011-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>14. \u00a0Place your bodice piece on top with the raw edges even, and line up the center notch on the bodice with the center seam line on the gathering piece. \u00a0Pin in place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3204 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3204\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-020-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>15. \u00a0Roughly pleat the bodice in the center and bring up the other end of the gathering piece, matching the centers and raw edges until you have a bow shape. \u00a0Remove pins and replace them through all layers. \u00a0Sew close to the edge through all layers. \u00a0An overcasting stitch works best, or a zigzag close to the edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3205 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3205\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-023-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>16. \u00a0Now match up the bodice piece with the waist piece. \u00a0The gathered side of the bodice will be the right side or outside. \u00a0You can see that the top part will need to be eased into the \u00a0mid-section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3206 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026.jpg\" alt=\"Sew close to the edge through all layers.  An overcasting stitch works best, or a zigzag close to the edge.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3206\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026.jpg\" alt=\"Sew close to the edge through all layers.  An overcasting stitch works best, or a zigzag close to the edge.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-026-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>17. \u00a0Pin the two pieces right sides together, stretching the mid-section piece a little to match to the width of the bodice piece. \u00a0Line up the center front and the outside seams. \u00a0It will look a little awkward, like this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3207 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3207\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-028-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>18. \u00a0Carefully sew the two together using a narrow hem. \u00a0You can sew with the bodice piece upwards to check as you sew that you are sewing the hem a little wider than your earlier basting stitches along the bottom edge. \u00a0This saves removing them later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3208 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3208\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-029-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>19. \u00a0Now match up raw edges on the bottom of the mid-section with the top of\u00a0the\u00a0front skirt. \u00a0Pin and stitch in place, right sides together, using a narrow zig-zag\u00a0stitch\u00a0or an overcasting stitch and foot. \u00a0The front piece is now complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3209 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3209\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-031-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>20. \u00a0Pin the dress back to the dress front, right sides\u00a0together along the side seams. \u00a0Start to pin at the bottom edge keeping fabric even. \u00a0The front of\u00a0the\u00a0dress is slightly longer than the back to allow extra room for the bust. \u00a0Once you have pinned to approximately the waist area, match the top of the dress back and front, and pin. \u00a0Then\u00a0stretch\u00a0the fabric of the back piece slightly to match the front piece and pin the remaining side seams together. Try on the dress for fit before sewing. \u00a0Careful with the pins!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3211 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3211\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bombshell-dress-034-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>21. \u00a0Sew the side seams using approx a half inch seam. \u00a0Sew with the gathered bodice side up so that you can make sure that your side seam is slightly larger than the existing basting stitches on the gathered panel to make sure those stitches won't show on the outside.<\/p>\n<p>22. \u00a0Now try on your dress and see if you need to make any adjustments in those side seams to get a nice fit.<\/p>\n<p>23. \u00a0Finish the side seams by either pressing them open and flat, or trimming and finishing with an overcasting stitch to neaten the edges. \u00a0You can see my narrow overcast seams in this photo &#8211; this gives a nice finish on the inside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3228 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3228\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>24. \u00a0Now to create a smooth hemline. \u00a0We don't want to spoil all the hard work now with a wavy seam as can often happen with knit fabrics, so I recommend using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/225739104\/knit-stay-tape-12-inch-wide\" target=\"_blank\">knit stay tape <\/a>along the bottom before sewing. \u00a0Or at least test your intended hemming method and stitch on some scrap fabric first. \u00a0Iron your stay tape just inside the edge of the fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3229 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3229\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>25. \u00a0Turn your hem to the inside using the edge of the stay tape as a guide and pin in place. If you have a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003KQFZKG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003KQFZKG&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Twin Stretch Needle<\/a>, you can use this for a professional, neat and\u00a0stretchy\u00a0hem (remember to sew it face up with the twin needle.) \u00a0If using a single needle, hem with the wrong side up and a single line of straight stitches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3230 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3230\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-007-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3420 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3420\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress.  Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/7-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>26. \u00a0Your (strapless) dress is now ready to wear! \u00a0However you might want to add some support for the bodice. \u00a0Try some of these optional ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>thread some ribbon\/lace\/leather\/cord through the gathering band at the center of the bodice and tie behind the neck.<\/li>\n<li>braid three x inch-wide pieces of fabric to make a central halter strap.<\/li>\n<li>make two tubes of matching (or contrasting) fabric and stitch to the bodice &#8216;cups' to create a halter neck. Make them wide or narrow as you prefer. \u00a0 A good option for a larger bust.<\/li>\n<li>or use a braided strap from the cups to behind the neck.<\/li>\n<li>make two tubes of fabric and attach them as straps from the bust to the top of\u00a0the\u00a0dress at the back. \u00a0Place them carefully to cover your bra straps for even more support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress. Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-150x113.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\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3408\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Summer Dress. Free multi-size pattern and step by step photo tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Untitled-14-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I'd love to hear your feedback on this pattern and tutorial and see your photos and links to your finished dresses &#8211; please leave a comment below, or drop me an email using the link at the top of the page.<br \/>\nAuthored by: <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/117695635189754905375?rel=author\">Deby at So Sew Easy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Part 2 of the Easy Summer Dress Step by Step Tutorial. \u00a0Have you already printed your pattern and cut out your fabric? \u00a0If not, then take a step back to Part 1 and then join me here next for construction instructions. Step By Step Construction Equipment and \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-summer-dress-part-2\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[5,7,9,8,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3166"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3166\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}