Cut Out + Keep

Tiered Sleeveless Dress

Basic Black

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tiered-sleeveless-dress • Posted by Tuttle Publishing

This tiered dress is made by adding rows of material to the body section. The added parts feature tucks, not darts, with the concave and convex contrast creating an interesting sense of rhythm. Add as many rows to the skirt as you need, depending on your height.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

This tiered dress is made by adding rows of material to the body section. The added parts feature tucks, not darts, with the concave and convex contrast creating an interesting sense of rhythm. Add as many rows to the skirt as you need, depending on your height.

Instructions

  1. Small 102778 2f2014 06 23 155431 cutting

    Cutting layout Figures inside brackets show seam allowances. Where not indicated, allow  in (1cm). *For tiers, add seam allowance to measurements provided before cutting *Cut waist tie as per measurements in diagram

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    Stitch shoulder seams and finish off neck opening

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    Attach tape around armholes

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    Stitch side seams and finish off armholes 4. Create tiers

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    Stitch hem

  6. Attach tiers to body section