Some of you wanted to make a larger size wrap dress for the kids in your life. I’ll quickly show you how, a la Jess at Craftiness is not Optional, who makes all custom sizing possible for the sewing moms/aunts/grandmas out there. Thanks, Jess!
First, you need a shirt in the same size as your intended project. Turn it inside out, and tuck in the sleeves.
Trace around the shirt, making sure to include your seam allowance. For the reversible dress, the front neckline isn’t that important- yet!
Trace the shirt completely around both sides and the top. You’ll be lengthening your shirt to your desired dress length, so don’t trace the bottom edge (unless of course, you want a wrap shirt!).
Next, draw a sloping line from one shoulder to the underarm of the other. You can do a curved slope, or a straighter slope. My dress is straight. Don’t overlap the seam allowance, or the bow will be right under the armpit- blah.
Your front pattern piece is done! To make your back piece, just trace the shirt again and follow the neckline accurately. Lengthen your pieces to the right dress length, and get sewing!
1 creative people said::
Thank you so much for the tutorial, you are a star!!!!
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