Sew a Comfy, Classic T-Dress
It’s all about sewing the perfect tee during this Sewing With Nancy mini-series. Whether a tee top or a classic tee dress, the same fitting, sewing, and designing techniques apply. Pattern designer Pamela Leggett joins me for the second episode of Sewing The Perfect T-Shirt, this time concentrating on making a dress. Watch online, on DVD, or on PBS.
Once you know how to fit a tee top, as featured in the first episode, applying that knowledge to a classic tee shirt dress is a natural progression.
Just a Few Tips on What You’ll Learn
- See how easy it is to modify the neckline.
- Sew or serge the sleeve to the armhole with a fast flat construction technique.
- Check side seams for fitting. You’ll learn how to custom-fit your T-shirt dress during the sewing process. Plus, you’ll trim the pattern tissue and fabric at the same time so your pattern will be fine-tuned for sewing your next T-shirt dress.
- Learn hem options; fuse first, stitch second is the key for the perfect blind hem.
- Add a designer touch by color-blocking your dress pattern.
Info on the pattern:
The Classic T-Shirt Dress pattern by Pamela Leggett is available at Nancy’s Notions. Read more about the pattern, fit, style variations and sizes on Pamela’s website, here.
Watch Sew the Perfect T-Shirt (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
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TJ Hein
Good morning Nancy, I am still new to the world of sergering I am struggling with corners such as the armholes any tips?
Diana G.
WOW !! that would be a pattern I could make for the oldest Granddaughter as she is studying to be a teacher ( who specializes in helping “special”kids) grades pre k through 2nd. Thanks for the idea !!
Jacqueline
I have been blind to color blocking and blind hem but I am confident to try now…since I constantly look at your serging tutorials, I purchased a Janome Serger and I am in love with serging thanks to you Nancy. SEW ON!!
Lucy
Hi Nancy,
Great tutorial I will be trying this, however my question is, at some stage will you be able to download the app to an android device such as Samsung as I do not have an ipod, ipad or iPhone.
regards
Lucy from Australia
Nancy Zieman
Lucy,
Public Broadcasting is working on an android app. As soon as it is available, I’ll let everyone know. Thank you for following along.
Mary Ellen
Enjoyed both of the videos; the step by step process makes it all look so easy.
Rhonda True
I enjoy wearing knits casually and business casual, want to experience confidence with fitting, and use my serger more. This pattern offers everything I want to try this winter.
JaneH
How could i change the neckline to a V neck?
Thanks.
Jane