This sew-along includes instructions for inserting both a regular centered zipper (as per the pattern instructions) and an invisible zipper (as an alternative zipper application). Centered Zipper (as included in Pattern Instructions) Pattern Instruction STEP 21 Being careful to keep the lining free, baste along the center back seam from the circle on the skirt … Read more
Pattern Instructions STEP 20 Being careful not to catch the bodice lining, with rights sides together, and raw edges even, pin the skirt to the bodice, matching the side seams, the center front seam, and the princess seams. On the back the princess seams of the skirt should line up with the back darts. Baste. … Read more
The following is a detailed tutorial on how to sew the skirt side seams and pockets of the Kendra Dress sewing pattern. Please note that in the following tutorial the raw edges are NOT finished because my serger sewing machine was being serviced at the time that I wrote this tutorial. Pattern Instructions STEP 15 … Read more
The following is a detailed tutorial on how to sew the skirt pleats of the Kendra Dress sewing pattern. Please note that in the following tutorial the raw edges are NOT finished because my serger sewing machine was being serviced at the time that I wrote this tutorial. Pattern Instructions STEP 11 If you plan … Read more
The following is a detailed tutorial on how to attach the bodice shell to the lining of the Kendra Dress sewing pattern. These instructions for attaching the bodice lining to the shell are done in specific steps to incorporate under-stitching. Under-stitching is an important component of the instructions. This under-stitching technique ensures that the lining … Read more