Strapless Mini Dress

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You Will Need (4 things)

Steps (4 steps, 40 minutes)

1. 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].

2. 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.

3. 3

   Using your sewing machine, sew an edge stitch closer to the fabric, not the hem. Take out pin needles as you go.

4. 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!