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Hello this is Katikut, welcome to the second part of this step by step!
In this 2nd part, we're going to see which supplies we need to make our dress,
and also how to trace the pieces on the fabric,
and how to cut them.
For this dress, we'll need our fabric, and some lining.
I always use a very strong coton lining (linen is good too) so the fashion fabric will keep its shape.
I always use a very strong coton lining (linen is good too) so the fashion fabric will keep its shape.
I always use a very strong coton lining (linen is good too) so the fashion fabric will keep its shape.
My indienne is a bit fragile, so I try to use a very strong lining to offset this constraint.
My indienne is a bit fragile, so I try to use a very strong lining to offset this constraint.
My indienne is a bit fragile, so I try to use a very strong lining to offset this constraint.
Then, you'll need: Pins,
Then, you'll need: Pins,
needles of course, solid thread,
needles of course, solid thread,
tacking thread,
sewing scissors, that you'll only use to cut fabric and nothing else. If you cut paper with them it's over!
sewing scissors, that you'll only use to cut fabric and nothing else. If you cut paper with them it's over!
A basic pair of scissors to cut the boning and the pattern,
A basic pair of scissors to cut the bones and the pattern,
Plastic boning (if you have steal boning it's even better but you'll need special cutting pliers )
These ones are from Alysse Creation,
it's the 7mm one, and they are strenghten inside, which makes the boning strongest still it's not like a simple plastic one.
it's the 7mm one, and they are strenghten inside, which makes the boning strongest still it's not like a simple plastic one.
it's the 7mm one, and they are strenghten inside, which makes the boning strongest still it's not like a simple plastic one.
it's the 7mm one, and they are strenghten inside, which makes the boning strongest still it's not like a simple plastic one.
Some pencils to draw the pieces,
Some pencils to draw the pieces,
Eventually, hooks and eyes tape if you choose this method to close the dress.
Eventually, hooks and eyes tape if you choose this method to close the dress.
The tacking thread at the bottom right, is a very fragile thread which is used only for the construction.
The tacking thread at the bottom right, is a very fragile thread which is used only for the construction.
The tacking thread at the bottom right, is a very fragile thread which is used only for the construction.
The tacking thread at the bottom right, is a very fragile thread which is used only for the construction.
The tacking thread at the bottom right, is a very fragile thread which is used only for the construction.
You can remove it very easily, when you've finished the real seam with a strongest thread.
You can remove it very easily, when you've finished the real seam with a strongest thread.
Here the strong thread is white because that's what I've found when I've made this pic, but it's obvious that
Here the strong thread is white because that's what I've found when I've made this pic, but it's obvious that
if your dress is black you'll take black thread, etc.
if your dress is black you'll take black thread, etc.
But you can take any color of tacking thread, the most important is that it has to be visible.
If you have a black dress, take it red, if you have a blue dress, take it yellow.
If you have a black dress, take it red, if you have a blue dress, take it yellow.
You'll see it easily when it's time to remove it.
Take also some stiking plaster :)
And of course, a sewing machine. Here's mine,
And of course, a sewing machine. Here's mine,
which is great,
I've used it for all my dresses and I've never really had big problems
I've used it for all my dresses and I've never really had big problems
I only had to clean it some weeks ago but that's all, it still works correctly.
I only had to clean it some weeks ago but that's all, it still works correctly.
I only had to clean it some weeks ago but that's all, it still works correctly.
I only had to clean it some weeks ago but that's all, it still works correctly.
But really, it's a good brand (Brother) if you were wondering which sewing machine to buy.
But really, it's a good brand (Brother) if you were wondering which sewing machine to buy.
Concerning the cutting of the pieces.
I'm going to take the back piece which is quite representative, of what you'll have to do,
I'm going to take the back piece which is quite representative, of what you'll have to do,
You'll have to draw your pieces twice (fashion fabirc and lining), and also in mirror.
You'll have to draw your pieces twice (fashion fabirc and lining), and also in mirror.
Each time in the lining and in the fashion fabric.
Here I've used the pink pencil to show you the grain and the weft,
Here I've used the pink pencil to show you the grain and the weft,
my fabric is strong in each direction so it doesn't really matter if I put the pieces in the direction of the weft,
because it's not stretchy at all.
because it's not stretchy at all.
That's what I'll do here.
So, I put the piece on the fabric,
vertically,
I take some pins and I pin the piece on the fabric
so it won't move.
When it's done I take a pencil.
Here it's a pen since I don't really care, my fabric is thick and you won't see the line in transparency. But a pencil is ok.
Here it's a pen since I don't really care, my fabric is thick and you won't see the line in transparency. But a pencil is ok.
With the fashion fabric, I'll take a pencil :)
With the fashion fabric, I'll take a pencil :)
With the fashion fabric, I'll take a pencil :)
But here, the pen is precise, I like it.
But here, the pen is precise, I like it.
I start to draw my piece.
I work on the floor, and it's a carpet, it's really annoying, so if you have a big table, USE IT.
I work on the floor, and it's a carpet, it's really annoying, so if you have a big table, USE IT.
I work on the floor, and it's a carpet, it's really annoying, so if you have a big table, USE IT.
I've just traced the little triangle (as seen in the last step). It's important to mark them.
I've just traced the little triangle (as seen in the last step). It's important to mark them.
I've just traced the little triangle (as seen in the last step). It's important to mark them.
When it's done I remove the pins, I remove the piece, and I mark the little triangles correctly .
When it's done I remove the pins, I remove the piece, and I markthe little triangles correctly .
When it's done I remove the pins, I remove the piece, and I markthe little triangles correctly .
I take my piece again, I turn it over to have the shape "as in a mirror",
and I pin it again, I draw it again, and then I cut it.
and I pin it again, I draw it again, and then I cut it.
It's obvious that you'll have to try to put correctly your pieces wisely so you won't use too many fabric.
It's obvious that you'll have to try to put correctly your pieces wisely so you won't use too many fabric.
It's obvious that you'll have to try to put correctly your pieces wisely so you won't use too many fabric.
It's obvious that you'll have to try to put correctly your pieces wisely so you won't use too many fabric.
When it's done, it's time to cut!
You have to cut directly on the lines. As said before, the seams allowances are already in the pieces.
You have to cut directly on the lines. As said before, the seams allowances are already in the pieces.
You have to cut directly on the lines. As said before, the seams allowances are already in the pieces.
When it's cut, here's what you should have:
When it's cut, here's what you should have:
4 front pieces,
4 back pieces,
4 sleeves,
and 4 straps if you don't have integrated them like me (which is better :))
Now, we have to put these pieces together!
Special case for this front piece
I've added some centimeters on the fashion frabric here,
I've added some centimeters on the fashion fabric here,
At the waist and at the collar,
At the waist and at the collar,
why?
Because it's my personal technique, and I'd like to be able to make a hem like this when it's finished.
Because it's my personal technique, and I'd like to be able to make a hem like this when it's finished.
Because it's my personal technique, and I'd like to be able to make a hem like this when it's finished.
Because it's my personal technique, and I'd like to be able to make a hem like this when it's finished.
What else? Oh yes.
What else? Oh yes.
The strap has been integrated in the front piece, because I don't know why,
The strap has been integrated in the front piece, because I don't know why,
but for an unknown reason,
but for an unknown reason,
when I integrate the strap into the front piece, the collar is better, because it generally gapes
when I integrate the strap into the front piece, the collar is better, because it generally gapes
I don't know why it works better like this O_o but it does.
I don't know why it works better like this O_o but it does.
I've also made a longest point on the front. It generally ends here:
I've also made a longest point on the front. It generally ends here:
but as I sometimes like to make long points,
I wanted to keep this opportunity even if I don't think I'll make one this time haha.
I wanted to keep this opportunity even if I don't think I'll make one this time haha.
I wanted to keep this opportunity even if I don't think I'll make one this time haha.
Another particular case. I've got a repeated pattern, so I wanted to have a nice splice on the front closure.
Another particular case. I've got a repeated pattern, so I wanted to have a nice splice on the front closure.
So, I've paid attention to this :)
So, I've paid attention to this :)
So, I've paid attention to this :)
Concerning the back piece,
I've made a longer point too, because I love long points in the back too :P
I've made a longer point too, because I love long points in the back too :P
For the moment it's horribly rough, but let's see what I'll do another day!
For the moment it's horribly rough, but let's see what I'll do another day!
Otherwise, the piece is normal,
Otherwise, the piece is normal,
Once again, don't forget to mark the little triangles!
Once again, don't forget to mark the little triangles!
Concerning the sleeve it's the normal piece, but I've added some centimeters to the fashion fabric to make a beautiful hem at the end of the sleeves.
Concerning the sleeve it's the normal piece, but I've added some centimeters to the fashion fabric to make a beautiful hem at the end of the sleeves.
Concerning the sleeve it's the normal piece, but I've added some centimeters to the fashion fabric to make a beautiful hem at the end of the sleeves.
Concerning the sleeve it's the normal piece, but I've added some centimeters to the fashion fabric to make a beautiful hem at the end of the sleeves.
But it's not a obligation to use so much fabric of course.
But it's not a obligation to use so much fabric of course.
But it's not a obligation to use so much fabric of course.
Here we are, this part 2 is over!
You can click on this little annotation to see part 3!
You can click on this little annotation to see part 3!
You can click on this little annotation to see part 3!
We'll talk about the bodice construction and boning next time :)
We'll talk about the bodice construction and boning next time :)
Thanks again for watching ♥
Thanks again for watching ♥
See ya!