Bias Cut Strap Maxi Dress

Fabric & Materials

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: light, well-draping dress fabrics. YOU WILL NEED: Blended fabric, 150 cm wide; lining fabric; 1 zipper.

Cutting Plan

• From main fabric:
• 1. Back - 2 pieces
• 2. Front – 1 piece on fold
• 3. Front skirt panel – 1 piece on fold
• 4. Back skirt panel – 2 pieces
• 5. Strap – 2 pieces
• From LINING fabric:
• 6. Back - 2 pieces
• 7. Front – 1 piece on fold
• 8. Front skirt panel – 1 piece on fold
• 9. Back skirt panel – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

1. The front and back skirt panels are cut on the bias.
2. Before hemming the dress, let it hang for a day, then re-draw the hemline.
3. Stitch darts, press depths flat.
4. Stitch side seams, attach skirt to dress bodice.
5. Stitch center back seam from hem to zipper marking.
6. Insert zipper.
7. Fold straps lengthwise in half, right sides together, stitch along the long edge, turn right side out and press.
8. Baste front ends of straps under the upper corners of the front bodice.
9. On lining pieces, stitch darts and seams.
10. Place main fabric dress and lining right sides together.
11. Fold back seam allowances of the lining back pieces, stopping 5 mm before the zipper edges, and pin to the neckline.
12. Fold seam allowances along the zipper edges of the main garment to the right side.
13. Stitch armholes and neckline, catching the front ends of the straps.
14. Turn lining to the wrong side and stitch to the zipper tape and waist seam allowances.
15. Try on the dress, adjust strap length and stitch their back ends under the upper corners of the back bodice.
16. Press hem allowance to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
17. Hem the lining so that it is 1.5 cm shorter than the main dress.