{"id":68920,"date":"2021-04-18T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-18T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=68920"},"modified":"2021-04-18T13:28:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-18T17:28:01","slug":"tiered-spring-mini-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tiered-spring-mini-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiered Spring Mini Dress &#8211; A Two Hour Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1128\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68988 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 728w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-420x650.jpg 420w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-250x387.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728\/1128;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 728w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-420x650.jpg 420w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/so-sew-easy.com_-250x387.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tiered Spring Mini Dress, named &#8220;Camila&#8221;, is the project for this week.  It can be made in only two hours and is of a very popular style from the late '60s and early '70s.  It's best worn with cowboy boots or something like that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This minidress has no buttons or zippers and if you use a fabric with print you will not need to use lining so it is SUPER easy to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a tie at the back as a closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68923 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Elastic at the sleeves for easy hemming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68924 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And puff sleeves for a romantic and chic look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpeg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 yards of 54&#8243; Crepe, rayon, or silk (See recommendations below.)<\/li><li>thread to match<\/li><li>1 yard of 3\/8&#8243; elastic<\/li><li>1 1\/2&#8243; yards of 1&#8243; bias tape (Learn how to make your own <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>sewing machine or hand needle<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">rotary cutter<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69116 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69116\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69117 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69117\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69118 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69118\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Level:  Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the perfect first dress project, where you will have the opportunity to gather fabric, hem, and attach an elastic.  All the extra tutorials and the instructions before you cut the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Print And Download The Tiered Spring Mini Dress Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Reader<\/a>, print in Landscape Mode and do not scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue to host our pattern downloads on our  Payhip webstore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most of our patterns, this pattern is free.  But now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/6hRJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68931 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-500x398.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-250x199.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/477;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"tiered spring mini dress\" class=\"wp-image-68931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-500x398.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TierreadMiniDresspattern-1-1-250x199.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This dress is a loose-fitting garment, the following are the finished measurements per size.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please Allow 4 to 6 inches at the bust for ease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>S<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>XL<\/td><td>2XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bust<\/td><td>38 1\/2<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>45 1\/2<\/td><td>49 1\/2<\/td><td>53 1\/2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting Measurements For The Skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following cutting diagram has the seam allowance included of 5\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measurements are given in inches. If you need to convert them here is a great resource.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inches-to-cm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.inches-to-cm.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>S<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>XL<\/td><td>2XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tier 1<\/td><td>60&#8243;<\/td><td>64&#8243;<\/td><td>68&#8243;<\/td><td>72&#8243;<\/td><td>76&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>S<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>XL<\/td><td>2XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tier 2<\/td><td>78&#8243;<\/td><td>82&#8243;<\/td><td>86&#8243;<\/td><td>90&#8243;<\/td><td>92&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>S<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>XL<\/td><td>2XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tier 3<\/td><td>96&#8243;<\/td><td>100&#8243;<\/td><td>104&#8243;<\/td><td>108&#8243;<\/td><td>112&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>5 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seam allowance is not included in the pattern.  I suggest a 5\/8&#8243; as a seam allowance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need the following instructions to finish this dress.  Click on the list one by one so the instructions open in another window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turned-under-seam-finish\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turned-under-seam-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\">Turn Under Seam Finish Technique<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\">Make Continuous Bias Tape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-gathering-with-dental-floss\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-gathering-with-dental-floss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quick and easy way to gather <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/\" target=\"_blank\">Proper way to gather fabric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One:  Sewing the top of the dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will work on the back of the top first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the back of the top starting from the bottom stopping 3 1\/2&#8243; from the neckline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68946 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/easy-collar-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron the seam allowance open.  Use the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turned-under-seam-finish\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turned-under-seam-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\">turn under technique<\/a> to finish the seam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the front and back at the shoulders.  Serge the seam allowance, reducing to 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68951 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides and serge or use the turn under technique to finish the seam allowance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68955 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2.jpg 689w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-250x164.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 689px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 689\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2.jpg 689w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-2-250x164.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two:  Attaching the sleeves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This dress has puff sleeves, the sleeves and the fluid fabric tend to help accommodate a larger arm width in an elegant way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the sleeve and mark the centre of the sleeve at the top of the cap (black mark on the picture below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pin the sleeve wrong side of the fabric out or print side in, sew the sleeves along the arm.  Serge or use the turn understitching technique.<\/li><li>Serge or zigzag the hem of the sleeve.<\/li><li>Gather the sleeve cap, and pin the sleeve to the top. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve.jpg 602w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sleeve-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure your forearm and add 1&#8243; to the amount.  Cut a strip of elastic with the measurement you have acquired make a band and insert a band on the sleeves.  Turn the hem 1\/2&#8243; and sew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"435\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68972 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1.jpg 505w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-500x431.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-150x129.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-250x215.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 505px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 505\/435;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1.jpg 505w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-500x431.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-150x129.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/E-1-250x215.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather the cap of the sleeves.  Use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/\" target=\"_blank\">the proper way to gather fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the sleeve to the top, matching the cap center to the shoulder seam and the seam of the sleeve to the side seam of the top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three:  Making the skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two techniques to gather fabric, it will depend on your time and your skill level.  I will always recommend making ruffles the proper way to achieve a look of higher quality clothing.  Ruffles are the key in this tiered spring mini dress so I suggest taking your time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use this article to guide you on how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OsuTCsbAxs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/\">How to Gather Fabric and Add Ruffles Properly<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Gather Fabric and Add Ruffles Properly&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-gather-fabric-add-ruffles-properly\/embed\/#?secret=OsuTCsbAxs\" data-secret=\"OsuTCsbAxs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions For Making The Ruffles For This Tiered Spring Mini Dress Depending on Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the fabric according to the sizes given above, use the french seam to attach the fabric to achieve the length required.  Sew tier one to the top and then attach tier 2 to the dress and finally the third tier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four:  Finishing the neckline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a bias tape 1 1\/2&#8243; wide by (S 50&#8243;), (M 52&#8243;), (L 54&#8243;), (XL 56), (2XL58)in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print sides together, attach the center of the bias tape to the center front of the blouse, and pin all around the neckline.  Sew at 5\/8&#8243;.  Fold the tape in half, and using the stitch on the ditch or topstitching technique, make the neckline.  This way gives the tiered spring mini dress a very easy and attractive neckline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That's All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After making this dress, I will say that this looks like a perfect dress for a woman who just wants an attractive, relaxing dress the move around in.  It would also even work for someone who is expecting a child.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think some fun stockings or sandals would make a nice pairing, but my favorite accessory would have to be a pair of cool-looking cowboy boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know what you think in the comments below.  Is the tiered spring mini dress too short?  Could you wear it as a top?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next week when I'll be showing you an exciting modern corset top. 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