Welcome to the MiSS AUDREY DRESS - SEW-A-LONG

Welcome to the MiSS AUDREY Sew-A-Long.  

My name is Ann Martin (that's me above) and I'll be leading you through the sewing process of my beautiful new pattern and to make sure you learn as much as you can about making this pattern fit YOUR SHAPE!

I've also got a facebook group so you can ask questions and get my support and others in the group.  Hopefully it will be a fun experience for you.  So if you haven't already joined click on the link HERE and request to join.

The MiSS AUDREY DRESS is just the piece you need in your wardrobe to take you from school pickups, lunch with the gals, dinner with your loved one, boardroom meetings and off to the races.  It is a very versatile dress and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

The Dress Features:

• a beautifully fitted bodice - featuring front panels
• pleated or gathered skirt options
• lined or unlined options
• in seam pockets
• back invisible zip

The Pattern Features:

• A-DD cup sizing
• printing for A4/letter and also now for A0 size paper
• sizes 6 to 20
• full instructions for back invisible zip - plus more on my sew-a-long

Skill Level - Intermediate

How the SEW-A-LONG Works

I'll be sending out via email all the instructions in a step-by-step format every 2 to 3 days starting tomorrow.  Follow along and then come over to the facebook group if you have any questions or need help with any step that you don't understand.  Posting pics of where you are having problems will really help me to solve a problem for you.

I also encourage you all to come into the facebook group and help each other out if you know of a solution for them.

What You'll Need for the SEW-A-LONG

• MiSS AUDREY DRESS PDF Pattern
• Calico (or any fabric that you have on hand - but it needs to be similar to the fabric that you will eventually making your dress in) to make the Toile/Muslin
• Fabric for the dress
• Lining (optional)
• Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
• 55cm/22" Invisible Zip
• Matching thread
• Regular Zipper Foot
• Invisible Zipper Foot
• Pins, scissors, tape measure

So pop out now and pick up all your supplies - if you haven't already done so - and join the facebook group and see you there bright and early tomorrow to get started on your Calico Toile.

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The MiSS AUDREY LANE DRESS SEW-A-LONG

1. Welcome to the MiSS AUDREY DRESS SEW-A-LONG - posted 1/12/14
2. Cutting out and Sewing Up our Calico Toile/Muslin - posted 2/12/14
3. Fitting our Calico Toile/Muslin - posted 3/12/14
4. Transfer your Toile/Muslin alterations to your pattern - 5/12/14
5. Cutting Out and Sewing Up the Bodice - Version 1 (unlined) 
6. Cutting Out and Sewing Up the Bodice - Version 2 (lined)
7. Attaching Facings - Both Versions
8. Attaching the Skirt - Version 1 (Pleated - Unlined)
9. Attaching the Skirt - Version 2 (Gathered - Unlined)
10. Attaching the Skirt - Both Versions (Lined)
11. Attaching the Invisible Zip - Version 1 (Unlined)
12. Attaching the Invisible Zip - Version 2 (Lined)
13. Sewing the Hem
14. Finale!  Showing off your Beautiful Dresses

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