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Some of you may remember Faith’s Fifteen Minute Dress… well, next up is Faith’s Twenty Minute Dress. I made this particular one as a beach cover up, but you could make it a bit longer and wear it as a regular dress. Below are detailed instructions.
Some notes: I recommend a stretch fabric – I used a printed jersey. I’m loving this print right now. I prefer my hems raw when I’m using jersey, but feel free to hem the raw edges once you’ve finished constructing the garment. And here’s the type of elastic I would recommend.
Okay, here goes….
Sew right sides together at the top of the side panels. Then measure 10 inches down the side panels, and sew from that point down to the bottom.
Sew a seam along the top and bottom of the elastic casing. Sew all the way around from the inside edge of one side panel, around the large back panel, straight across to the inside edge of the other side panel. Thread the elastic through the casing and secure on both ends with a small seam.
Measure 11 inches from the top. With right sides together, sew from that point down the front center of the dress all the way to the bottom. Then turn it right side out, and you’re finished! Enjoy your hot new frock.
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*Update: If you liked this tutorial, you might like my new 25 Minute Dress even more… check it out!
xo,
Faith
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