Hi folks, in this weeks video I show how I sewed my Summer Shift Dress with Smocked Neckline detail ♥️♥️♥️ I tried out a couple of new, to me, techniques on this project with the smocking and the lapped zip and I’m super happy I did as I will 100% use these again in future projects👍. I hope that those of you interested in sewing something similar enjoy and find the video useful. Susanne 💕
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Pattern - Self Drafted - Base used: Standard woven bodice and skirt block both drafted following the instructions laid out in Diane Deziels fabulous Tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2hqN9NWIZNJr5vfKxLt8g
Fabric - Stretch Cotton - from my Stash
Zip - Standard
Interfacing - Standard - Vilene - widely available
Stitch length used - normal 2.5mm, longer length 3-4mm, longest 5mm, shorter 1.6mm
Needle used - size 70 sharps needle.
My Sewing machine - Brother F420
My Overlocker - Brother 1043d
Pattern weights I usually use https://www.diy.com/departments/avf-m9-steel-repair-washer-pack-of-10/256506_BQ.prd
Marking Pen I used here - Prym Chalk Pen
Paper I usually use for patterning - standard parcel paper