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Today’s post is completely optional! If you don’t want to add stay tape to your dress, then you can skip this step. If you do, I’ll show you how to add it to the Lonsdale Dress! What are the benefits of stay tape? For one, it keeps the edge from stretching out over time. Especially […]
Today we’ll do another bite-size sewing step – sewing the bodice layers together. Let’s get started! If you haven’t done it yet, trim your seam allowances down to 1/4″ (6mm) on the sideseams and centre front seam. Some notes on trimming: Our seam allowances were originally 5/8″ (1.5cm) on each side, now we’re taking […]
Another chapter in our Sew-Along story! Today we’ll sew, turn, and attach the loops. You’ll have a choice whether to hide the loop seam in the middle of the loop, or turn it to the side. And we’ll be one step closer to finishing up the bodice. Again, today’s post is estimated to take an […]
For the Lonsdale Sew-Along, you may want to underline or line your dress! Especially if you’re using a lovely, soft sheer fabric and don’t want to see the print through both layers of the bodice, or want a little coverage through the skirt. If your fabric is a light colour, even if it’s not lightweight, […]
Today we get to start sewing! We’ll start at the top of our dress, sewing the bodice pieces first. As requested by many of you who have limited time to sew, or only get short periods of time to sit and sew, we’ll be doing bite-size posts. I’ll try to keep each sew-along post to […]
Hello, everyone! If you’ve been wondering about adjusting this dress for a fuller bust, I can help! I can at very least, point you in the right direction for your own alterations. Keep in mind I am adjusting for an imaginary full-bust, and haven’t fit this according to a real person. However, I’ve added a […]
Choosing fabric is one of the most fun parts of sewing! Today, I’ll share my fabric recommendations for the Lonsdale Dress. For this dress, a change in fabric can give it a completely different look! Choose a solid silk for formal occasions, printed cotton for the beach. It’s up to you! Here’s what I recommend […]
Hello, Sew-Alongers! Even if you’re not sewing the Lonsdale Dress with us, I wanted to share a few tips and tricks to save fabric on this dress. It uses a lot of fabric! If you’re anything like me, you have fancy taste in fabric but a limited budget. Or, you tend to buy fabric before […]