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Please help in a dress

mika105 | Posted in General Sewing Info on

HI,

Out of challenge from my husband..I have brought cloth to make a dress or a skirt..I’m not sure myself. And I have not done stitching..but am sure could do it..with some help. Could anyone please tell me how do i make a dress or a skirt. Thanks for your cooperation in advance.

Regards

Mika

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  1. SewingSue | | #1

    Hi Mika,

    What do you need help with?  Do you own or have access to a sewing machine and know how to use it?  Have you ever done any sewing?  Do you need help with selecting a pattern?  Please indicate what you need help with.  What type of fabric did you buy?  How much?  What are you interested in?

    Sue

    1. mika105 | | #2

      yes.. i have a sewing machine and know how to operate it..but i need help in pattern..

      any help will be highly appreciated.

      mika

      1. BYDEZINE | | #3

        Kwik Sew is a pattern company that makes some really basic skirts. I'd start with something that has elastic in a casing waist. there is less fitting for a beginner to cope with. and maybe a loose pullover top with raglan sleeves.

        stay away from knits for the beginning, use wovens that drape and flow. Pick fabric you adore, it makes the chore more fun.

        after that goes well, you can try a zipper or buttons or set in sleeves.

        And consider a book,  Vogue Sewing or the Reader's Digest Book on sewing; both are good all around books on sewing. Hope you have fun sewing.

      2. SewingSue | | #4

        Mika,  If your fabric is drapey, you will probably have good luck with Butterick See&Sew 6978.  Follow the attached link.  This is pretty straight forward.

        http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.6978=x&TI=10150&pageNum=7&M=&UK=10964894

        You can save the jacket for another time.  But it also looks very straight forward and shouldn't be very difficult.  I don't know how your area is for getting sewing supplies but any brand with a similar pattern will do.  If you are busty a top with a dart will fit better and darts aren't really very difficult.  Keep us posted on your selection and ask questions.  At this point it is hard to give advise since you haven't really started yet.

        Best of luck.

        Sue

        1. ClaireDuffy | | #5

          Mika,

          How goes the dress? I'd love to hear how your project is coming along. Do you need anymore help?

          CLAIRE in Oz

      3. lindamaries | | #6

        Hi Mika...

        over at http://www.sew-whats-new.com

        they have beginner sewing lessons right

        on-line.

        I think that they give suggestions on

        which patterns would be the best to start

        with.

        1. reno2002 | | #7

          they have a great web site but dont tell u how to put together a pair of shorts or a nightgown step by step thats what im looking for or a sewing teacher books i have but dont work eather.?

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