Make the Hettie Dress

Name: Make the Hettie Dress
Brand: Sew Over It
SKU: DI_202_HettieDressWorkshop_00
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Type Online Class Online Class + Hettie Dress A0 Printing 6-20 Online Class + Hettie Dress A0 Printing 18-30 Online Class + Hettie Dress A0 Printing 6-30

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Need extra help sewing your Hettie Dress? We have a full Workshop on Stitch School, our online sewing classroom, to guide you through every step of the process. The class includes the PDF sewing pattern for the Hettie Dress with lots of extra tips, tricks, and help with alterations.

The Hettie Dress is a trapeze style dress fitted at the shoulders and bust with a loose fit over the waist and hips. Fabulous, quick and easy to sew, she's made for twirling and is super comfortable to wear - everything you want in a party dress!

Hettie features a V-neckline and a big pleat at the centre front that creates shaping over the bust. Ties are sewn into the side seams under the bust to allow you to cinch everything in at the back for a more defined shape. The hem hits just above the knee and the pattern includes optional in-seam pockets.

Choose between two sleeve lengths: 3/4 or full-length. Both are finished with wide elastic at the hem creating a cuff effect. There are no closures and the neckline is finished neatly with a facing.

The perfect introduction to sewing party dresses, the Hettie Dress is easy to sew and easy to fit, but you'll still learn some essential sewing and fitting skills along the way all accompanied by fully captioned video lessons, illustrated instructions and additional downloadable resources.

Where can I find this class?

If you're a Stitch School subscriber or you've previously purchased this class then you can find it here.

Sewing Level

This class is for Absolute Beginner sewers and beyond.

Is there a pattern included in this online class?

Yes, this class includes the PDF Pattern for the Hettie Dress. Choose the Online Class + A0 Printing option to receive a printed copy of the pattern pages in the post.

Or head to our A0 printing pages if you'd like to order more copies!

What will I learn?

how to sew the Hettie Dress
what supplies you'll need for sewing a party dress, and what fabrics to use
how to make a full or small bust adjustment on the Hettie Dress
how to raise a neckline with a pleat
how to lengthen a skirt/dress with a curved hem
how to apply interfacing
how to sew darts
how to sew in seam pockets
how to construct a box pleat
how to insert an invisible zip
how to construct waist ties
how to finish raw edges of fabric
how to sew a v-neck facing
how to handle lightweight fabric
how to handle brocade
how to insert sleeves
how to create elastic cuffs

How long is the class?

This class consists of 25 video lessons, and in total it is just over 2.5 hours long.

How long will I have access to this class?

If you buy this class outright then you’ll have access to it forever. If you subscribe to Stitch School then you’ll have access to the class for as long as your subscription is active.

Should I buy this class or subscribe to Stitch School?

If you’d like to have access to the over 250 online classes and tutorials that are available on Stitch School for only £15 per month then it’s more cost effective to subscribe.

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