Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with the step-by-step guide, plus a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help. Flirty, square-shaped elasticated neckline Full- or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirr
Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with the step-by-step guide, plus a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help.
- Flirty, square-shaped elasticated neckline
- Full- or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
- Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
- Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
- Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
- Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
SUPPLIES
- Fabric
- Matching thread
- 1.5m (1¾yd) x 8-10mm (⅜in) wide elastic
- 1-2 spools of shirring elastic (elasticated thread)
- 2 x safety pins
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