Today I am excited to announce the beginning of our Kendra Dress sew-along. This sew-along will consist of several posts which will break the instructions down into detailed step-by-step directions with LOTS of photographs!!! I would love for you to follow along!!

For directions and tips on how to assemble the 'print-at-home' version of the PDF sewing pattern click here.
Supplies you'll need to make the Kendra Dress
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Kendra PDF Sewing Pattern – Print at home or at the copy shop
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Fabric – Note the fabric width requirement for your size
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Lining for the bodice
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16″ regular or invisible zipper – The pattern instructions are for a centered standard zipper. However, please note that an invisible zipper works great and looks really nice on this dress.
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Thread
Choosing your fabric
Due to the princess-seams and the construction of the full pleats of this pattern, the fabric recommendation is a medium weight fabric that has body. Suggested fabrics are satin, brocade, cotton sateen (with a little stretch is okay), bottom weight cotton poplin, medium weight linen, or suiting wool are a few good choices. This pattern is NOT suitable for fabric that has a lot of drape.
Due to the width of the skirt, your fabric needs to be at least 54″/55″ (Sizes 0-12) and 58″/60″ (Sizes 0-20).
For the lining, a light cotton voile or silky fabric will work just fine.
Refer to the fabric requirement chart for how much fabric to purchase.
Tools of the trade
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Sewing Machine
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Serger (optional)
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Marking Pencil or Wax Paper & Tracing Wheel
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Pins
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Fabric Shears
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Paper Scissors & Tape (if you are taping your pattern together)
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Machine Sewing Needle
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Hand Sewing Needle
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Seam Ripper
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Standard Zipper Foot
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Invisible Zipper Foot (if you decide to insert an invisible zipper)
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Tape Measure
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Iron
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Pressing TAILORS HAM* (optional but recommended!)