Sew the Adelina Dress by Tabitha Sewer

Intermediate | 1 hour 1 min

Sew the Adelina Dress
Overview00:39
Materials00:52
Cut fabric and sew bodice19:53
Sew sleeves and cuffs23:11
Sew pockets and skirt08:16
Buttonholes and finishing08:50

Taught by Tabitha Sewer

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Learn a multitude of techniques for sewing garments while making the gorgeous Adelina Dress with fashion and sewing influencer Tabitha Sewer. The Adelina is named after Tabitha's grandmother and features a high waistline, flowing skirt, button placket, and pockets. You can make the sleeves long or short to suit the season or your mood, plus you have the option of adding a stylish ruffle to the elasticated cuff. Find out Tabitha’s secret trick for gathering a skirt in a snap and how she quickly sews on buttons with a sewing machine. This class is a can’t-miss for creating your dream DIY wardrobe.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Approximately 3 yards medium or lightweight woven fabric such as chambray, linen, cotton sateen, cotton twill, poplin, georgette, crepe, or cotton voile – find exact yardage for your size in the class PDF
¼ yard of 58” inch medium weight interfacing for apparel
¼” elastic
5 x .59” buttons
Sewing machine and coordinating thread
Pins
Iron and ironing surface
Open toe sewing foot
Button hole foot
Fabric shears or rotary cutter and cutting mat
A ball of yarn or string
Safety pin
Tailor’s ham
Ruler
Button hole spacer
Button hole cutter
Toothpick or skewer
Seam ripper
Marking tool
Optional: serger, pinking shears, pattern weights

Downloads:

Download Materials List Tabitha_Sewer_SewtheAdelinaDress_PDF.pdf

Learn how to:

Sew a high-waisted dress with a gathered skirt, button placket, elastic cuff, and pockets
Sew darts for shaping
Make and attach an optional ruffle at the sleeve
Create gathers for a skirt with Tabitha's special trick
Add buttonholes and buttons with a sewing machine

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to sew a high-waisted dress with a ruffled hem
6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list and PDF pattern
Step-by-step instructions by fashion and sewing influencer Tabitha Sewer
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students