Beginners dress sewing

jackyann

Oh, Dig for Victory, I haven't heard mention of Edith Head in years! I wish I had her style!
I have done one of Michelle Pye's courses (English Couture Company) and thought it so good, I'm going back to do another.

mummypops

Please could I suggest a Tilly and the Buttons pattern for a simple dress. The pattern is called Coco.
Its suitable for knit fabrics, no zips, no darts and the sleeves are inserted before the seams are sewn.
A sewing friend recommended this to me with a couple of tips. Both the front and back are cut on the fold, she advised me to create a 1.5cm seam allowance on the back and cut the back in half. Sewing it back up makes it hang beautifully. Also, if your tall you will need to add some length to the pattern.

I haven't quite got round to making it for myself yet as both my daughters are keen to have dresses, so much so, DD2 is sewing hers up herself!

Good luck I hope you find the right pattern for you.