Intermediate
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28 min 25 sec
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00:34
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01:06
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12:28
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06:55
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07:22
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Taught by Brittany J Jones
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Take a look at your closet with fresh eyes. Pieces that you don't wear might just need a fun makeover. Brittany J Jones - co-owner of Melanated Fabrics, sewing instructor, and brand ambassador for Husqvarna Viking - will give you the skills and confidence to alter a dress in two different ways. Starting with the Katie Dress by Mimi G Style, Brittany will teach you how to cut and hem a dress into a cute top with a new pocket. You'll also learn how to change the silhouette of a flowy dress by creating a drawstring waist. Whether you're working with a dress you've had for a long time or re-imagining a dress pattern that you've just purchased, you'll discover how easy it is to make quick changes for a big impact.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Sewing machine
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Snips
- Marking tool/chalk
- Iron and ironing surface
- Ruler
- For the shirt, you'll need a finished Katie Dress and coordinating thread
- For the dress with drawstring waist, you'll need a finished Katie Dress, coordinating thread, loop turner, scrap fabric that matches or coordinates with your dress (1 piece that is the length of your waist plus 1.5 inches and a width of 1.5 inches, and a piece that is the length of your waist multiplied by 1.5 and a width of 1.5 inches).
Downloads:
- Cut & hem a dress into a shirt
- Make and attach a pocket
- Change the silhouette of a flowy dress by adding a drawstring waist
- Create a waist casing
- Sew a drawstring
- Use a loop turner
What you'll get:
- Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to hack the Katie Dress pattern by Mimi G Style
- HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list and PDF pattern
- Step-by-step instructions by expert sewist Brittany J Jones
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Sewing Hacks for the Katie Dress Reviews
38 users recommended this class to a friend
Laura Bullock
This tutorial is very helpful. Good to know that you can change a garment without destroying it. I enjoy viewing Brittany's tutorials. She always delivers with a lovely smile.
More than 3 months ago
Shawndolyn Grinter
Great easy hacks for a beginner. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
Rayrine M
Very thorough instructions.
More than 3 months ago
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