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How To Sew A Stripwork Dress

June 15, 2016 by Denise 2 Comments

This is how the neckline looks so far. Now it’s time to flip it to the right side.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Place a straight pin (I’m enjoying my sweet [eafl id=15027 name=”heart shaped pins” text=”heart shaped pins”]) at one of the shoulder seams.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Continue pinning the neckline. Be sure to keep the binding as straight as possible without having waves occur.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Sew the binding along the inner folded edge with a 1/8″ seam allowance. Don’t close the opening which overlaps at one shoulder seam.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Cut a piece of band elastic small enough to fit into the casing which is 1/4″. As for lengths you can use any peasant dress pattern’s elastic chart. For my size 10 I cut my elastic to 19″. Secure a safety pin to the elastic and insert it into the casing.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Once both ends of the elastic meet, overlap 1/2″ and hand stitch together several times. Now all is left is a tiny overlapping opening which can be pushed flat and left as is or you can also stitch it closed.

How To Sew A Stripwork Dress | DIY Crush

Finish the armholes and bottom hem in the same fashion but without adding elastic. Finish the dress by sewing the sides and you are done! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to sew a stripwork dress!

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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  1. CHRISTINE OUSLEY says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Wow, what a great alternative way to use a dress pattern. It creates a totally different look. Thank you so much for explaining on how to calculate the strips. Your method makes it so easy. I love the sweet little neckline just gathered a bit. Such a fun and easy pattern. The fabric is gorgeous and so great for creating a strip work dress. Thanks so much for featuring my fabric shop! I have so much seeing what others create with all the beautiful fabrics that I carry in my shop!
    -Christine

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    • Denise says

      June 19, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Christine! So happy you like this dress!

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