Fall Bridesmaid Dresses

VELVET WRAP DRESS

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Pattern Vogue 1762
• Yardage and notions on pattern envelope omitting the satin
• Kraft paper
• Loop turner
• Sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Follow the fabric amount omitting the satin.
2. Trace front and back bodice onto Kraft paper. Add an additional 2 1/2" to the length of the front and back to take the place of omitting the satin band.
3. Cut out the garment with the velvet all going in the same direction.
4. Cut the ties out of velvet and turn with a loop turner.

JOANN HACKS:

• Pin velvet every 3" or 4" so it doesn’t start to shift while sewing.
• Using a velvet foot or a double-sided zipper foot makes sewing velvet easier.
• Needle size #12 or #14 works well for velvet.

SHINE METALLIC AND CHIFFON DRESS

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Simplicity 8743 for skirt View A
• The same yardage in chiffon for the overskirt as stated in Simplicity 8743 for the skirt
• Simplicity 8982 for top
• Sewing notions

DIRECTIONS:

1. Top: Follow cutting and sewing directions for shine metallic for the top.
2. Skirt: Cut out the same amount as stated on pattern for the base of skirt and add the same amount for the chiffon to be the top layer. The sash will be out of Shine Metallic.

JOANN HACKS:

• Use a #14 needle when sewing layers.
• Glitter should be cut in one direction.