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In this post I will be sharing with you how I made a tie-neck a-line shift dress for my customer. The outfit is perfect for both formal and informal outings, depending on the way it is styled. It is a short sleeve dress that has an a-line shape and a final detailing of a bow tie-neckline. The customer needed an outfit that she can wear to a meeting with one of her client and she doesn't want to look excessively formal, so she opted for this look.
The choice of duchess fabric is because it has an elegant luxurious look which makes it look so beautiful on anyone that rocks it.
Materials Needed
- 3 yards of duchess fabric
- Bias
- Matching threads
- Tailoring chalk
- Pressing iron
Step by Step
- These are the measurements that will be used to make this dress - bust - 43", waistline - 41", hips - 46", shoulder - 19", armhole - 18", sleeve - 6", dress length - 47".
- Start by folding the fabric into two with tge right sides facing each other and mark the full length (65") from the shoulder line downward.
Next, from the top, divide the shoulder measurement (19") by 2 which is 9.5" and make a downward slope down the shoulder by 1".
Next, mark the neck width and depth for the front and be sure to keep the back neck slightly higher than the front by few inches. Continue by drawing the neckline curve for both front and back.
For the armhole, mark the depth by dividing the armhole measurement (18") by 2 which is 9" and draw the armhole curve.
Also, mark the bustline, waistline and hips measurement accordingly on the fabric. We will be creating a flare from the hips down to the hem since we are creating an a-line dress.
Next, cut out the front piece and use it to cut out the back piece. Then cut out your sleeves and also the long strip of fabric that will be used for the necktie. It should be about 4" wide and 40" long. It can be wider or longer depending on your preference.
After cutting it out, sew it to form a long strip which will be joined to the neckline lateron. Ensure you give it a good press to straighten the fabrics out and make your tie sharp.
Now, I will join the shoulder seams together and press them open, then attach the sleeves to the armholes neatly.
Next, I will neatly sew the side seams from the sleeves down to the hem and use a bias tape to do a clean finishing for the neckline.
Then attach the long strip which is meant for the neck tie to the neckline.
Next, hem the bottom of the dress and do other finishings, then give the dress a good press.
- Your dress is ready.
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