Lace Top Box Dress Tutorial August 11, 2015 – Posted in: dress, free tutorial, girls clothes, knit, pattern, sewing, tutorial
If you “like” my facebook page, you would have seen that I did, in fact, make my girls Easter dresses this year. Yes, I know that was soooo 4 months ago. I am not so patiently waiting on some photo prints to arrive in the mail so that I can finish and show you my current project, so I thought I would do a little backtracking for now.
These pictures are more recent than Easter. A few days ago, the oldest two girls and I had fun doing a little photo shoot. 🙂
I let the girls choose their styles, as long as I can coordinate them somehow. This year, I really wanted to make them all lace dresses, but the lack of color caused a mutiny. In the end, I made an executive decision and went with navy and white, pairing them with brightly colored accessories.
Halley’s dress was her own, original design. She wanted it to be more modern and casual than the dresses I usually make. She is getting older and, ahem, more mature I suppose. I wasn’t sure about the lace at the top, but I think it really breaks up the chevron nicely. She wins. Again.
The back is solid chevron without the lace.
Like every year, I waited until a week or so before Easter to begin. I work best under pressure. This dress was so fast and easy! I was not blogging at the time, but I like to take a few pictures when I am sewing something new so that I can remember what I did later. So, I will share it with you for a tutorial.
I ordered oxford blue chevron jersey knit from Girl Charlee. (I was so happy with all of the knit fabric I ordered and they have great prices!)
My daughter wears a size 10-12 right now so those are the measurements I am giving. Cut two pieces of knit fabric 20″ wide by 32″ long. The stretch should go across the width of the fabric.
Next, keeping both the front and back pieces stacked together, trim an inch from the top 6″ on each side, then cut in a little curve for the armpits and flare it back out to the full width. I think the picture shows this a little better than I can explain.
Put the back of the dress aside for now. Take the front of the dress and cut off the top 4 1/2″.
Cut a piece of lace 5″ high and 16″ wide for the top of the front dress piece. Cut a little curve out at the neck.
Oh, and that yellow sash? That is the bottom of a dress I hemmed for myself. It is currently the one in my profile picture over on the right sidebar at the top. 🙂
7 Comments
Renee August 11, 2015 - 09:03
That dress looks so nice on her and yes, she is growing up fast and needs more "mature" clothes! I love that Wash Away Wonder Tape. I use it all the time. It helps make the edges so straight and helps the stitching lay flat instead of getting a lump between the two rows of stitching. Great modeling!
Charity August 11, 2015 - 22:59
The sash is a nice addition. I love the lace yoke!
Pam @Threading My Way August 12, 2015 - 01:51
Good choice of the lace by Halley. The chevron knit tones down the lace, but still adds to the look. I love it. Well done Halley on the design.
Christie Cottage August 12, 2015 - 06:39
The dress is great and your model is lovely!
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Carla August 12, 2015 - 10:02
Well bravo! I like the look of the lace. She is growing up fast ; )
Pam @Threading My Way August 16, 2015 - 09:28
Featured today, Lindsay.
Annie August 17, 2015 - 10:58
Beautiful dress! I am usually not a big fan of chevron, but I love this dress mixed with lace and yellow sash!