Home > Classes > Sewing > Fabric DesignWardrobe Basics: Sew Dress No. 3
Beginner
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1 hour

Taught by Sonya Philip
Artist and designer Sonya Philip demystifies the sewing process while teaching you how to make Dress No. 3 from her pattern series "100 Acts of Sewing." This v-neck dress wears like a kaftan and has a long, relaxed fit, perfect for lounging inside or poolside. Sonya walks you through how to trace a pattern and cut out your fabric, then demonstrates how to adjust a sewing pattern to create two different versions of the garment: a shortened length with round neckline, contrast cuffs, and patch pockets, and the addition of a fabric belt and loops with a cute ruffle at the hem. Easy to sew and easy to wear, Dress No. 3 is beginner-friendly and gives you many options to fit your personal style. This pattern includes a size range of Small (32” bust) to 4X (53” bust).
Learn how to:
- Sew a long, v-neck dress
- Make easy modifications to a sewing pattern
- Sew a contrast sleeve cuff
- Sew patch pockets
- Make a fabric belt and belt loops
- Create a ruffled hem
- Make and attach bias tape

Chapters
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02:13
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21:55
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02:13
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mid to light weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, shirting, double gauze:
- Fabric width 45 inches (114 cm):
- XS: 2 5/8 yards (2.4 m);
- S-M: 2 3/4 yards (2.55 m);
- L: 3 yards (2.75 m);
- XL-2X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m)
- Fabric width 60 inches (152 cm):
- 3X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m);
- 4X: 3 1/2 yards (3.2 m) •
- Additional 1/2 yd (0.5 m) or fat quarter of fabric for bias tape
- Matching thread
- Tracing paper and pencil
- Washi tape
- Pattern weights
- Tailors chalk
- Scissors
- Pins
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Sewing gauge
- 3/4 inch (18 mm) bias tape maker
- Iron and ironing surface
- Pattern PDF
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