Join this session to learn how to stitch a dress with elasticated waist skirt. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.

To take part you will need:
- Sewing Machine
- Sewing Kit
- Iron/ Protective Sheet
Pre-cut Kit Includes:
- 1 x Top Front Dress
- 2 x Top Back Dress
- 1 x Front Skirt Panel
- 1 x Top Front Facing/ Interfacing
- 2 x Back Front Facing/ Interfacing
- 2 x Back Skirt Panel
- 2 x Patterned Strips
- 1 x Elastic Strip

You will need to be able to:
- Thread-up a sewing machine
- Stitch straight/ zig-zag stitch
Introduction How to Sew a Dress
To stitch a dress with elasticated waist. Complete the tasks in the step by step videos below.
Extras:
- This dress is stitched with a seam allowance of 1.5cm.
- Facing pieces are used to line the neck on your dress.
Task 1 – Attach Interfacing & Overlocking Edges
Task 2 – Attach Facing & Turn Out Straps
Task 3 – Attach skirt Panels
Task 4 – Stitch Dress Straps
Task 5 – Stitch Side Seams & Iron Flat
Task 6 – Fitting Elastic to Waist Seam
Task 7 – Pin & Stitch on the Elastic
Task 8 – Close Back, Top Stitch Neck Opening
Task 9 – Stitching Rolled Hem
Support Video – How to Shorten Hem
Task 10 – Stitch on Ruffles
How to Add Gathering Ease (Ruffles)
How to Stitch on Hook & Eye
End of Session
Sewing Support Videos
If after watching the videos you are struggling see the sewing support section for extra help.