Intermediate
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34 min

Taught by Rae Hoekstra
Known for her carefully crafted sewing patterns that stitch up into dressy-casual garments, Rae Hoekstra of the Made By Rae pattern line brings us a gorgeous sewing class based on her Isla pattern. This playful design for knit fabrics works just as easily as a top as it does a mid-length dress, and both variations feature simply shaped cap sleeves. Rae shares special techniques that make working with knits a breeze, such as using knit clips and shirring with elastic thread.
What you’ll get:
Learn how to:
- Use elastic and shirring to make gathers
- Sew with knits without a serger
- Work with jersey
- Shorten or lengthen a bodice
What you’ll get:
- Step-by-step expert instruction on sewing a customizable dress and top out of knit fabric.
- 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from patternmaker, Rae Hoekstra
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters
00:52
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01:56
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09:45
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11:49
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04:08
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05:50
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Get the Isla Top pattern here
- Lightweight knit fabric with at least 50% stretch
- Top: 1 yard for sizes XXS – L; 1 ½ yards for XL and Plus Sizes 1-3
- Dress: 2 yards for sizes XXS – L; 2 ½ yards for XL and Plus Sizes 1-3
- Swedish tracing paper
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Pattern weights
- Quilting clips or pins
- Measuring tape
- Hem gauge
- Snips
- Seam ripper
- Polyester or polyester blend thread
- Elastic thread
- Rotary cutter and cutting mat
- Tracing chalk
- Shears
- Sewing machine
- Ballpoint or stretch needle
- Iron and ironing surface





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