Materials used
Lace fabric
Dull face
Zip
Matching thread
Scissors
Needle.
Elastic rubber
Hemming gum
Measurement used:
Burst:34
Under burst:29
Half-length: 15
Gown length:44
Waist:30
Hip:40
Cutting and sewing of the fabric
Step 1:
The front part of the gown was cut first with the measurement of Waist 30 and Hip 40 using 28 as the length with the lining. The lining was sewn to the fabric and turned out then iron.
Step 2:
I folded the fabric into two leaving the zipper allowance then placed the front part on it to cut out the back piece with a seam allowance of 2 inches with the lining. The lining was sewn to the two pieces and turned out then ironed
All the linning to the cut fabric was also cut and sewn to each piece turning them to the right side then ironed
Step 3:
For the Puff sleeve:
The fabric was folded into four to make it two pieces and the desired length and width of the sleeve were cut out and stitched to the armhole. At the hem of the sleeve elastic rubber was attached to it to make the sleeve puff.
Step 4:
Having joined the front bodice and the back bodice together on both sides. The zipper was fixed to the back piece of the dress.
The back slit of the dress was sewn accordingly and hemming gum was ironed to the allowance of the slit to make it lay.
The edge of the dress was folded inwardly and sewn then ironed.
The dress was delivered to the client.