So folks, you know I love creating illustrations for my patterns. Â I like that I can make portions transparent to show what’s happening underneath, that there’s no worry about the fabrics being confusing, and that I can make design changes without having to sew and photograph all over (flip-flopped pony ears, anyone?)
All that’s well and good, but there are just some techniques that are easiest to show in real time. Â The pattern I’m currently working on is a fully lined bodice, but has no closures. Â I’ve often seen this type of bodice finished with some hand sewing or by turning under the edges and topstitching. Â But wait… Â If the shoulder seam is wide enough, there’s a fun little technique that’s quick and easy – just watch!
Pretty slick, right?
I’m hoping to have the Verona Dress ready to start selecting testers in the next few days!
*Edited to add: The Verona Dress pattern is complete and available in my shop:Â Verona Dress, Tiny Verona Dress newborn size excerpt, and the Doll Verona Dress.
Oh. Wow. That is so cool!! I hadn’t seen that trick before, but I’ll be doing this from here on out. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/video-tutorial-line-a-bodice-with-no-closure-and-no-raw-edges/2015/03/02/
–Anne
Awesome!! Will be using this for sure
Oh my goodness – this just changed my life! I love sewing dresses for my daughter and the sleeveless ones (like this) are always such a bother. NOT ANYMORE – THANK YOU!!!
Awesome!
Just like the hot dog pillowcase technique used in FACS class only a different application….
I’ve never seen a bodice that is done without any closures… I should find one. I don’t care for zippers too much.
This is brilliant Jennifer. I am sharing on my facebook page!
Merci pour ce super tuto ! c’est génial cette technique BRAVO
thanck you very much
Woooaah ! Isn’t it magic ? Will be very useful ! Thank you for sharing !
Thank you for this post! My daughter loves jumper dresses, but I have never been able to figure out how to do a lined bodice. Just one question, would this work on a completely round neckline? I don’t need the collar.
Absolutely this will work on a round neckline. Best wishes!
Thank YOU so much for providing these excellent instructions! I have been trying to figure out how to line this bodice scenario for a while. Truly appreciate your work!