sew an a-line dress with a drawstring halter neckline
I love halter dresses. I made this using a muted gray fabric, which, according to my boyfriend, makes me look like a nun. Boys are silly because they love us in any dress, no matter the color.
This dress is very easy to make. You can make it short for a mini-dress.
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1) Take body measurements and trace a pattern that looks like this. The sleeves area of the back part should be narrower for a sexier effect.
2)Sew dart. Front piece only.
3)Sew sleeves. Remember: Snip before folding, for a cleaner finish.
4) Sew both sides of dress and attach a side zipper.
5) Fold necklines and sew, leaving allowance for the string to pass through. [String: you can make one out of the same fabric as the dress or use ribbon or other available strings.]
6) Sew POCKET:
a) Sew a 2-inch strip of floral (or not) fabric to the top part of the pocket. Sew to the dress.
6) Hem dress.
7) Insert string through the gap on the necklines. Tie at the side.
Here is a closer look of the halter bodice.
HAPPY SEWING!
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Jasmin N.
16 Jan 13:08
omg, i love it, as soon as i get enough fabric for one im making it!! (thanks by the way, i really am trying to find simple patterns that i can change to my body, i cant find shirts and dresses in my town, im tooo small)
Cat Morley
16 Jan 17:15
This is really pretty and it looks nice and simple to make, thanks for sharing.
athenamat
16 Jan 21:37
I'd love to see a shot of the back.
Myam
18 Jan 08:39
hmm the back is similar to the front. :)
Lauryn S.
20 Jan 18:41
That is so cool! I love it!
Shivi
21 Jan 01:27
I just have to figure out how to sew now! Well I can a bit but I'm not too good at following instructions on how to make things that involve sewing.
becky b.
21 Jan 22:43
i'm with you,shivi. awesome dress though!
K@TE K.
22 Jan 02:39
Coolio! Your BF's right though... the color is nun like
Ani W.
04 Oct 20:59
cool :D
Jennifer H.
19 Jan 21:10
Thanks for sharing.. this looks perfect for me.. i'm a beginner :P
Michelle S.
29 Sep 06:41
So pretty! The pockets are a very nice detail.
Tarri
14 Nov 20:49
I love your dress, definately going to try and make one!