sign-up and see photos on the sewing II: make a dress page.
- fabric yardage: 2 5/8 yards of a fabric that is at least 54″ wide (v. important because the skirt pattern piece will not fit on a fabric that is less wide). recommended materials: dupioni, cotton sateen, voile, lightweight linen, wool or wool blends. these will be the easiest to cut, press and sew!
- 3/4 yards of lining fabric for bodice. if the fabric you’re using for the dress is light-to-medium weight you can use the same for the lining, or pick up some voile or china silk (or similar.) warning: lining fabrics can be tricky to sew! I’d stay away from anything that seems super slippery and/or ask for advice at the store.
- 13″ or longer invisible zipper (we can always shorten it!)
- all-purpose thread to match your fabric
- scissors, either new or used only on fabric
- disappearing or wash-out fabric ink pen, pencil or tailor’s chalk in a contrasting color
- straight pins
- pin cushion
- seam ripper
- the sew everything workshop by diana rupp (Girly Go To Dress pattern + instructions are inside!). we have copies of the book for sale in the make studio and it’s also available in most bookstores and on amazon
- optional supplies:
- clear plastic 18″ sewing ruler
- magnetic seam guide
- dritz E-Z hem
