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sweet simple and chic
a simple summer dress.
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Valerie L. favorited Strapless Mini Dress
17 Oct 21:49
You Will Need
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Step 1
Measure your bust line using a measuring tape.
I will use 38 inches as an example.
Add 2 inches to your number.
Go to your local fabric store, like Joann's, and look for fabric that has the elastic ruching at the top [like maxi dresses].
Purchase 40 inches of that [example].
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Step 2
If fabric is longer, cut to desired length, but make sure you leave about an inch seam allowance.
Hem your bottom first:
With the inverse side of the fabric facing you, fold over the hem 1/4 of an inch, and then another 1/4 of an inch. Pin with pin needles as you go. -
Step 3
Using your sewing machine, sew an edge stitch closer to the fabric, not the hem. Take out pin needles as you go.
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Step 4
When you're done hemming, do the same to close the dress.
Make sure to stitch on the wrong side of the fabric.
You should probably hem at 1/2 and not 1/4 if you want your dress to be tighter.Turn your dress inside out.
Voila!
