How to Stitch a Dress Elasticated Waist

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:

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.