{"id":81181,"date":"2022-08-11T03:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T08:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/?p=81181"},"modified":"2023-05-16T02:47:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T07:47:50","slug":"sew-a-summer-dress-with-pattern-fitting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/sewing-2\/sew-a-summer-dress-with-pattern-fitting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Sew a Summer Dress with NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics and Quick Pattern Fitting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68928 size-full\" title=\"Sew a Quick Summer Dress with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-and-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Quick Summer Dress with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"764\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-and-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg 764w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-and-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_-611x1024.jpg 611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking for a fresh new addition to your summer wardrobe? Sew a super-simple empire dress with with our <a title=\"NEW Knit Crepe Fabrics available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NEW! Crepe Knits!<\/strong><\/a> Like other knit garments, this dress is stylish and comfortable to wear. Our knit dress and top collection,<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M7353<\/span> <\/a><\/span><a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from The McCall Pattern Company,<\/a> <\/strong>sews up quickly \u2013 from just three main pattern pieces!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"M7353 at Nancy&#039;s Notions\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37634\" title=\"M7353_McCalls_Knit_Dress_Pattern_by_NancyZieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/M7353_ENV_NancyZieman.jpg\" alt=\"McCall's M7353 Knit Dress and Top pattern by Nancy Zieman available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"432\" height=\"692\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Choose <a title=\"Sew a Quick Spring Dress with Nancy Zieman&#039;s McCall&#039;s M7353 Dress Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>View C Cowel Neck<\/strong><\/a>, or <a title=\"Sew a Quick Spring Dress with Nancy Zieman&#039;s McCall&#039;s M7353 Dress Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>View B Scoop Neck<\/strong><\/a>. Then choose one of our four <a title=\"Knit Crepe Fabrics available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NEW! limited edition Crepe Knit Fabrics<\/strong><\/a> and stitch a beautiful new knit pull-over dress! And\/or wear as a tunic\u2013when you pair with leggings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81168\" title=\"Knit Crepe Fabrics available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NEW-Crepe-Knits-Available-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-and-at-Nancy-Zieman-Productions-at-ShopNZP.com_-1024x564.jpeg\" alt=\"NEW Crepe Knits Available at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"801\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NEW-Crepe-Knits-Available-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-and-at-Nancy-Zieman-Productions-at-ShopNZP.com_-1024x564.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NEW-Crepe-Knits-Available-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-and-at-Nancy-Zieman-Productions-at-ShopNZP.com_-768x423.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NEW-Crepe-Knits-Available-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-and-at-Nancy-Zieman-Productions-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our McCall&#8217;s M7353 Dress Pattern<\/a> <\/strong>is available<strong> <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multi-sized 6\u201314<\/a><\/strong>, and<strong> <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multi-sized 14\u201322<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Depending upon your fabric choice, this quick-to-sew fashion can be made for daywear, your next vacation, casual lunch dates, or even evening wear.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"M7353 at Nancy&#039;s Notions\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37634\" title=\"M7353_McCalls_Knit_Dress_Pattern_by_NancyZieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/M7353_ENV_NancyZieman.jpg\" alt=\"McCall's M7353 Knit Dress and Top pattern by Nancy Zieman available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"324\" height=\"519\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sew A New Summer Dress in 4 Hours!<\/h3>\n<p>With<strong> <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McCall&#8217;s M7353 Dress Pattern,<\/a> <\/strong>the sewing time is minimal! In fact, the dolman-sleeve style eliminates setting in sleeves. How speedy it that! Plus, we know you\u2019ll enjoy the elastic casing technique; the elastic is sandwiched within the seam \u2013 eliminating the traditional topstitching step.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37638\" title=\"M7353_KnitDress_NancyZieman_3\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/M7353_KnitDress_NancyZieman_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"235\"><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37639\" title=\"M7353_KnitDress_NancyZieman_4\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/M7353_KnitDress_NancyZieman_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"238\"><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em><strong><strong><em>Sew a Super-Quick and Comfortable Summer Dress \u2013 with NZP&#8217;s NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"NEW! NZP Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong><strong>3 yd. NEW!<strong> NZP Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>McCalls\u2019 M7353 Dress Pattern<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a title=\"Clover&#039;s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler Set available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler Set<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover&#039;s Flex &#039;n Glide Bodkin available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s Flex &#8216;n Glide Bodkins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s 6-in-1 Stick &#039;n Stitch Seam Guide available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s 6-in-1 Stick &#8216;n Stitch Seam Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Marking Pen available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Marking Pen<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clovers Hot Hemmer Pressing Ruler available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover&#8217;s Hot Ruler<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon\u2019s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"1\/4&quot; Clear Elastic available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/4&#8243; Elastic<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12<\/a> or<a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Open Toe Presser Foot available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Open Toe Presser Foot<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Layout Pattern on Fabric<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose one of our <a title=\"Knit Crepe Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NEW! limited edition Crepe Knit Fabrics,<\/strong><\/a> and layout pattern pieces following the <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong><strong>p<strong><strong><strong>attern guide sheet.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65575\" title=\"Nancy's McCalls\u2019 M7353 Dress Pattern Made with NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Nancys-McCalls\u2019-M7353-Dress-Pattern-Made-with-NEW-Crepe-Knit-Fabrics-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy's McCalls\u2019 M7353 Dress Pattern Made with NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"548\" height=\"819\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><em>Deanna from Team NZP chose <a title=\"Knit Crepe Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grape Floral Crepe<\/strong><\/a> for her summer dress! <a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Our Floral Crepe<\/strong>\u00a0in <strong>Grape<\/strong><\/a> features a beautiful floral design \u2013 that repeats every 24&#8243;. Purchase 3 yards to make our <strong><a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McCall&#8217;s M7353 Pattern<\/a><\/strong> in any size,<strong> <a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6-22.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65608\" title=\"New Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.05.23-AM.png\" alt=\"New Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"544\" height=\"760\" \/><\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After laying out the bodice front, bodice back, and skirt pattern pieces, slide the pattern pieces up or down and position the floral repeated design where you&#8217;d like. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin<\/strong><\/a> pattern pieces in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65586\" title=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-and-NZPs-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"559\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><em>Deanna chose to locate the center of the floral repeat at the empire waist line. The photo above shows the skirt front already cut out and placed on the skirt back pattern piece, before cutting out skirt back. This helps align the repeated floral design on both the front and back skirt panels. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65581\" title=\"Sew a Quick Spring Dress and alter neckline with Clover's Curve Ruler Set\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sew-a-Quick-Spring-Dress-and-alter-neckline-with-Clovers-Curve-Ruler-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Quick Spring Dress and alter neckline with Clover's Curve Ruler Set\" width=\"553\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><em>Before cutting out the fabric pieces, Deanna turned the scoop neckline into a round neckline \u2013 by raising the center front neck opening 1&#8243; \u2013 using <strong><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler Set available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> She also lengthened the bodice front and bodice back, adding 1&#8243; for a fuller bustline, as most patterns are drafted for a size B-cup: Add 1\/2&#8243; for each cup size.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65588\" title=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern Clover's 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-Clovers-5-in-1-Sliding-Gauge-and-NZPs-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern Clover's 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"553\" height=\"460\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Sew Our Summer Dress<\/h3>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\">Before sewing your new summer dress, cut several 1\/2&#8243; wide bias strips of <strong><a title=\"Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon\u2019s Easy-Knit Interfacing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 to stabilize dress neckline, sleeve hems, and lower dress hem!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"553\" height=\"330\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Using an <a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth,<\/strong><\/a> fuse 1\/2&#8243; wide bias strips of<strong> <a title=\"Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon\u2019s Easy-Knit Interfacing<\/a> <\/strong>to wrong side of bodice front and back \u2013 at neckline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65492\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65493\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With right sides together, align front and back at shoulders. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65494\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"> <em>A Crepe Knit dress is an ideal sewing project to stitch on a serger sewing machine. Be sure to place pins parallel to seam edges \u2013 when stitching your dress with a serger!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65495\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"271\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert a new <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needle Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong> into sewing machine.<\/li>\n<li>Stitch shoulder seams. Press seams flat, then press towards bodice back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65496\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"> <em>If you don&#8217;t have a serger handy, stitch your summer dress with a sewing machine set for a wobble stitch. A wobble stitch is a slight zigzag stitch set at 2.0-2.5 length and .5 width. This stitch appears as a straight stitch from the right side, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65610\" title=\"Stitch a New Crepe Knit Dress with a Wobble Stitch at the Nancy Zieman Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Stitch-New-Crepe-Knits-with-Wobble-Stitch-at-the-Nancy-Zieman-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch a New Crepe Knit Dress with a Wobble Stitch at the Nancy Zieman Blog\" width=\"395\" height=\"614\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow pattern instructions for adding neck facing, or simply fold under 1\/2&#8243; at neckline and <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"449\" height=\"409\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a coverstitch on a serger, or insert a <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong> into sewing machine, and thread sewing machine with two spools of thread \u2013 guiding both threads through the machine guides as one thread, and separate threads at needles.<\/li>\n<li>Attach an <a title=\"Open Toe Presser Foot available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Open Toe Presser Foot<\/strong><\/a> to sewing machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65591\" title=\"Schmetz Stretch Twin Needle 4.0, Size 75 available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1775C_01-Stretch-Twin-Needle-4.0-Size-75.jpg\" alt=\"Schmetz Stretch Twin Needle 4.0, Size 75 available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"246\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65499\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"371\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On right side of fabric, topstitch neckline with <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double Needle<\/a> <\/strong>stitching!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65502\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/12.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"379\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><em> Topstitching knits with a <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double Needle<\/a><\/strong> produces a professional appearance, and allows seams to slightly stretch \u2013 without breaking threads! Or, use a coverstitch on a serger.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65590\" title=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern a Double Needle and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Make-a-Quick-Spring-Tunic-with-Nancy-Ziemans-McCalls-M7353-Dress-Pattern-a-Double-Needle-and-NZPs-NEW-Crepe-Knits-available-at-ShopNZP.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Quick Spring Tunic with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern a Double Needle and NZP's NEW! Crepe Knits available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"461\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press neckline with <a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65505\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/14.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using the <a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth,<\/strong><\/a> fuse 1\/2&#8243; wide bias strips of<strong> <a title=\"Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon\u2019s Easy-Knit Interfacing<\/a> <\/strong>to wrong side of sleeve hems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65507\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/16.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With right sides together, align front and back at underarm seams. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65508\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65509\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch underarm seams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65510\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/19.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"233\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fold under 1\/2&#8243; at sleeve hems and <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>On right side of fabric, topstitch sleeve hems with <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double Needle<\/a> <\/strong>stitching, or use a coverstitch on a serger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65511\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"454\" height=\"461\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set bodice unit aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65512\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/21.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With right sides together, align pockets to skirt front, and to skirt back. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65513\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch pockets to skirt front and skirt back. Using <a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth,<\/strong><\/a> press seams flat, then press towards pockets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65514\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/23.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"323\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Align skirt front to skirt back, matching pockets and side seams. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>At sewing machine, stitch side seams with a wobble stitch, leaving pocket opening between dots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65517\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/241.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"357\" height=\"461\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch pocket outer edges together to side seams, pivoting stitching below pockets and stitching to hem.<\/li>\n<li>Turn pockets toward front, along side-seams. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a> Machine baste pocket tops to skirt front.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65519\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/25-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With right sides together, insert bodice unit into skirt unit. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65520\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/26-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using\u00a0 <strong><strong><a title=\"Clover&#039;s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>, attach <strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s 6-in-1 Stick &#039;n Stitch Seam Guide available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6-in-1 Stick &#8216;n Stitch Seam Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> to sewing machine \u2013 place at 7\/8&#8243; from center needle.<strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65521\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/27-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"415\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch bodice to skirt with 7\/8&#8243; seam allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Grade bodice seam allowance to 1\/4&#8243; \u2013 to eliminate bulk in seam. Be sure to not trim away skirt seam allowance!<\/li>\n<li>Press waistline up towards bodice. <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Note-From-Team-Nancy6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><em>Insert a rotary cutting mat into dress, and <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>pin<\/strong><\/a> waistline seam to lower bodice. The rotary mat prevents inadvertently pinning through all layers!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using <a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Marking Pen available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Marking Pen<\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Rotary Cutting Rulers available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ruler<\/strong><\/a>, mark a stitching line at 3\/4&#8243; above stitched waist seam. Stitch along marked line to form elastic casing, leaving 2-3&#8243; opening near side seam \u2013 for inserting elastic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/28-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch one end of elastic to a fabric rectangle.\u00a0Stitch and backstitch through the elastic and fabric several times. Thread opposite end of elastic through locking eye of <a title=\"Clover&#039;s Flex &#039;n Glide Bodkin available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s Flex &#8216;n Glide Bodkin.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65550\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/40-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"449\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Insert elastic through casing opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65551\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/41-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"376\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Meet opposite end of elastic to stitched elastic end. Stitch and backstitch through the elastic and fabric several times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65552\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/42-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"447\" height=\"614\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Trim away excess fabric, on all four sides of fabric rectangle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65553\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/43-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Insert stitched elastic into the casing opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65554\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/44-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch the casing opening closed, stretching the elastic while stitching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65555\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/45.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a Super Quick Spring Dress McCall's 7353 by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"461\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn up and press lower hem with <a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth <\/strong><\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover&#8217;s Hot Ruler<\/strong><\/a>. Stitch using wobble stitch, <strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double Needle<\/a> <\/strong>stitching, or hem with a coverstitch on a serger!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81225\" title=\"Bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch Machine by BERNINA now Available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/BERNETTE42_04-Bernette-42-FUNLOCK-Coverstitch-Machine.jpg\" alt=\"Bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch Machine by BERNINA now Available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/BERNETTE42_04-Bernette-42-FUNLOCK-Coverstitch-Machine.jpg 916w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/BERNETTE42_04-Bernette-42-FUNLOCK-Coverstitch-Machine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/BERNETTE42_04-Bernette-42-FUNLOCK-Coverstitch-Machine-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Note-from-Team-NZP.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-75470\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Note-from-Team-NZP-1024x423.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Note-from-Team-NZP-1024x423.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Note-from-Team-NZP-768x317.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Note-from-Team-NZP.jpg 1050w\" alt=\"Note from Team NZP\" width=\"160\" height=\"66\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>The bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch only Machine features coverstitch options in 2.8 mm and 5.6 mm widths, plus a chain stitch!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75634\" title=\"New! Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Boxes available at Nancy Zieman Productions ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/One-Seam-Skirt-18-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"New! Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Boxes available at Nancy Zieman Productions ShopNZP.com\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/One-Seam-Skirt-18-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/One-Seam-Skirt-18-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/One-Seam-Skirt-18.jpg 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Our New Summer Dress is complete!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65567\" title=\"Sew a Super Quick Knit Dress for Spring with Nancy Zieman's McCall's M7353 Dress Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knits Available at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/M7353E5_09-Womens-Raised-Elastic-Waist-Top-and-Dresses-Pattern-M7353.jpg\" alt=\"M7353E5_09 Women's Raised Elastic-Waist Top and Dresses Pattern M7353\" width=\"281\" height=\"699\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><strong><em><strong><strong><em>Spring Dress Supplies Listing <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"NEW! NZP Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong><strong>3 yd. NEW! <strong>Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"McCall&#039;s M7353 Knit Dress Pattern by The McCall Pattern Company\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>McCalls\u2019 M7353 Dress Pattern<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a title=\"Clover&#039;s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler Set available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s Curve Ruler Set<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover&#039;s Flex &#039;n Glide Bodkin available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s Flex &#8216;n Glide Bodkins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Clover\u2019s 6-in-1 Stick &#039;n Stitch Seam Guide available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clover\u2019s 6-in-1 Stick &#8216;n Stitch Seam Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s I Sew For Marking Pen available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Marking Pen<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clovers Hot Hemmer Pressing Ruler available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover&#8217;s Hot Ruler<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clover\u2019s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clover\u2019s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon\u2019s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"June Tailor&#039;s EZE-View Press Cloth available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eze-View Press Cloth<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"1\/4&quot; Clear Elastic available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/4&#8243; Elastic<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12<\/a> or<a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80\/12 available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75\/11<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Open Toe Presser Foot available at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Open Toe Presser Foot<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ShopNZP.com by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC aligncenter\" title=\"ShopNZP.com by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ShopNZP_url_lockup.png\" alt=\"ShopNZP.com by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" width=\"366\" height=\"81\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about the <a title=\"Stretch Jersey Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker<\/a> at ShopNZP.com!<a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75277\" title=\"Bernette b64 Airlock 2-3-4 Thread Freearm Jet Air Serger available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bernette-b64-Airlock-2-3-4-Thread-Freearm-Jet-Air-Serger-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bernette b64 Airlock 2-3-4 Thread Freearm Jet Air Serger available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bernette-b64-Airlock-2-3-4-Thread-Freearm-Jet-Air-Serger-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bernette-b64-Airlock-2-3-4-Thread-Freearm-Jet-Air-Serger-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bernette-b64-Airlock-2-3-4-Thread-Freearm-Jet-Air-Serger-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about the\u00a0<a title=\"Stretch Jersey Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bernette b42 Coverstitch <em>only<\/em> Machine<\/a> at ShopNZP.com!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75563\" title=\"bernette b42 FUNLOCK serger machine available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b42-frontal.png\" alt=\"bernette b42 FUNLOCK serger machine available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"400\" height=\"509\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"ShopNZP.com Logo by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ShopNZP_url_lockup.png\" alt=\"ShopNZP.com Logo by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" width=\"361\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shop\u00a0<a title=\"Fabric available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NZP&#8217;S NEW! Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShopNZP.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81119\" title=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.39-PM-1024x927.jpg\" alt=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"800\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.39-PM-1024x927.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.39-PM-768x695.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.39-PM.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81120\" title=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.12-PM-984x1024.jpg\" alt=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"800\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.12-PM-984x1024.jpg 984w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.12-PM-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.12-PM.jpg 1230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81121\" title=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.26-PM-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"NEW! Crepe Knits available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"799\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.26-PM-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.26-PM-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-03-at-2.45.26-PM.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"ShopNZP.com Logo by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ShopNZP_url_lockup.png\" alt=\"Shop helpful quilting tools and sewing notions at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"379\" height=\"84\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop\u00a0<a title=\"Books &amp; Patterns available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Books<\/a>\u00a0&amp; <a title=\"Books &amp; Patterns available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patterns<\/a> at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShopNZP.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"M7353 at Nancy&#039;s Notions\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37634\" title=\"M7353_McCalls_Knit_Dress_Pattern_by_NancyZieman\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/M7353_ENV_NancyZieman.jpg\" alt=\"McCall's M7353 Knit Dress and Top pattern by Nancy Zieman available at ShopNZP.com\" width=\"305\" height=\"488\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"ShopNZP.com Logo by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ShopNZP_url_lockup.png\" alt=\"ShopNZP.com Logo by Nancy Zieman Productions LLC\" width=\"361\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elastic,\u00a0Cotton Webbing,\u00a0Zippers<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a title=\"Elastic and Trims available at shopnzp.com\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a> at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShopNZP.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Elastic, Trims, and more available at shopnzp.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screenshot-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"713\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0If you&#8217;re traveling through the Wisconsin countryside this summer, make plans to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/shopnzp-com-2\/new-silent-sports-fabrics-by-judy-gauthier-now-available-at-nancy-zieman-productions-at-shopnzp-com\/Summer Savings Sewing Sale at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Nancy Productions Sale Savings Sewing ShopNZP.com Summer Zieman at noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The <em>Nancy Had a Notion<\/em> History Exhibit!<\/strong><\/a> The exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor of <strong><a title=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/retail-store\/\" href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/retail-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio<\/a><\/strong>\u2013Now easily accessible by our new elevator, Monday through Saturday this summer!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/retail-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/retail-store\/ noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-Billboard-06-01-22-v3-1024x563.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-Billboard-06-01-22-v3-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-Billboard-06-01-22-v3-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-Billboard-06-01-22-v3-1536x845.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-Billboard-06-01-22-v3-scaled.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"Nancy Had A Notion History Exhibit at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio Store in Beaver Dam Wisconsin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beat the heat and join us in the air conditioned <strong>Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio Classroom<\/strong> for <strong> our NEW! Quilting Group\u2013meeting the second Thursday of each month\u2013at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sign Up in-store or online, Today at ShopNZP.com!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80294\" title=\"Quilting Group at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Quilting-Group-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI-1024x575.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Quilting-Group-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Quilting-Group-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Quilting-Group-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI.jpeg 1280w\" alt=\"Quilting Group at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>View the NEW Class Schedule and <a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sign Up in-store or online, Today at ShopNZP.com!<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81207 size-large\" title=\"Store Class Schedule Store Class Schedule Listing at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-Store-Class-Schedule-Listing-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI08-08-22-pg-1-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Store Class Schedule Store Class Schedule Listing at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-Store-Class-Schedule-Listing-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI08-08-22-pg-1-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-Store-Class-Schedule-Listing-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI08-08-22-pg-1-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-Store-Class-Schedule-Listing-at-The-Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Studio-in-Beaver-Dam-WI08-08-22-pg-1.jpg 842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81249 size-large\" title=\"Store Class Schedule Store Class Schedule Listing at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-08-10-22-da2-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Store Class Schedule Store Class Schedule Listing at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam WI\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-08-10-22-da2-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-08-10-22-da2-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Store-Class-Schedule-08-10-22-da2.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/NZP_Giveaway_300x100.png\" alt=\"Prize Giveaway at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog at NancyZieman.com\/Blog\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75576\" title=\"Double-Eyed Needle available at Nancy Zieman Productions ShopNZP.com\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Double-Eyed-Needle.png\" alt=\"Double-Eyed Needle available at Nancy Zieman Productions ShopNZP.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Double-Eyed-Needle.png 828w, https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Double-Eyed-Needle-768x859.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a chance to be the random winner of one <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double-Eyed Needle from<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Team NZP<\/strong><\/a>, please leave a comment below about our <strong>One Seam Skirt<\/strong> by the <em><strong>Stitch it! Sisters<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>NZP will give away one <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Double-Eyed Needle<\/a><\/strong> to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Happy Sewing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Team Nancy Zieman<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Zieman Productions. 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