Ultimate Guide to Sewing & Fitting Shirtdresses

Name: Ultimate Guide to Sewing & Fitting Shirtdresses
Brand: Sew Over It
SKU: CS_202_ShirtdressesMasterclass620_05
Price: 55.0 GBP
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Type Online Class Online Class + Nicole Dress & Nicole Dress Add-On A0 Printing 6-20 Online Class + Nicole Dress & Nicole Dress Add-On A0 Printing 18-30 Online Class + Nicole Dress & Nicole Dress Add-On A0 Printing 6-30

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Time to master shirtdresses? This Masterclass will teach you everything you need to know about sewing up a classic shirtdress pattern. You'll be sewing up the Sew Over It favourite, the Nicole Dress and also the brand new Nicole Dress Add-On too - choose between two skirt styles, two skirt lengths, two sleeves or a brand new sleeveless option too!

This class will walk you through every step of sewing up your perfect blouse with a whole host of fitting tips along the way.

Nicole Dress

Nicole is a classic shirt dress with all the trimmings: buttons all the way down the front, collar and collar stand, and a midi A-line skirt with a gently curved hem. Bust and waist darts in the bodice create a feminine silhouette and you can pick between a gathered skirt or a flat-fronted skirt with darts at the back. And yes, there are pockets!

We’ve given you the choice of two sleeve styles to make this a pattern that can serve you from spring all the way to winter. The short sleeve is finished with a stylish turn-up, whereas the long sleeve features traditional shirt cuffs with a bound opening.

Nicole Dress Sleeveless Add-On

Already a firm favourite, the Nicole Dress can now go sleeveless! This Add-On Pack swaps out the short or long sleeve options on the original Nicole Dress for a beautifully finished sleeveless armhole, perfect for warmer weather or for layering under a jacket or cardigan.

Removing the sleeve from a shirt dress isn't as simple as just leaving it off — the armhole needs to be reshaped and finished properly for a clean, comfortable fit. We've done all that work for you, so you can go straight from cutting to sewing with no extra pattern drafting required.

This online class contains fully captioned video lessons 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 Confident Beginner and Intermediate sewers.

Is there a pattern included in this online class?

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

What will I learn?

how to sew the Nicole Dress
how to sew the Nicole Dress Add-On
how to insert snaps
how to use collar tips
how to sew bust and waist darts
how to sew a button placket
how to sew two piece collar & collar stand
how to sew a darted or gathered skirt
how to sew a cuff binding and cuff
how to create a sleeve with a turn up
how to bind an armhole
how to do small and full bust adjustments
how to lengthen and shorten a bodice & skirt
how to adjust for narrow or broad shoulders
how to make bicep adjustments
and much more!

How long is the class?

This class is just under 4 hours in total, split into 34 lessons

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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