SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
JOANN Hacks:
- Simplicity® Pattern # 8328
- Embroidered scalloped lace fabric - Bodice
- Lining fabric to match - bodice and skirt
- Tulle fabric - skirt
- 7" Invisible zipper - skirt
- Separating zipper - bodice
- Basic sewing supplies
- Sewing machine
- Pattern weights
DIRECTIONS:
- Follow pattern instructions for sewing
- All seams 5/8" unless stated
- Do not hem tulle. Use cut edge as finished length.
- Do not hem scallop edge. Use scalloped edge as finished length.
- Tulle Skirt
- Cut additional 3/4 layers of tulle for skirt overlay depending on desired fullness. Pin all layers of tulle together and cut all at one time.
- Sew lining pieces of skirt together, then add one sewn skirt layer of tulle to lining. On top of those two layers, add remaining tulle layers by overlapping tulle at seams. Do not sew together outer layers of tulle.
- Gather all layers together into skirt waistband using gathering foot on sewing machine.
JOANN Hacks:
- Use edge of lace scallop as finished length. Cut along edge of lace scallop with embroidery scissors to remove excess netting.
- Cut additional layer of bodice lining. Use as backing to lace. Stitch lace and lining together and sew as one piece.