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2/29/2024
How to Sew a Collar Dress with Puff Sleeves and Belt (Free Pattern + Video Tutorial)
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Do you love the vintage style of collar dresses? Do you want to learn how to sew your own collar dress with puff sleeves and a belt using a bed sheet? If yes, then you will love my new video on my sewing channel!
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In this video, I show you how to transform a bed sheet into a beautiful collar dress with a midi length, an oversized collar, long puff sleeves, and a belt that matches the dress. You will learn how to cut the fabric, sew the collar, attach the sleeves, make the belt, and finish the hem. You will also see how to customize the dress to your own style and preferences.
Confident Beginner Level
This is a perfect project for confident beginner sewers who want to challenge themselves and create a stunning garment.
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Materials & Tools Needed:
- A sewing machine, you’ll need a sewing machine that can handle different types of stitches, such as straight, zigzag, or overlock.
- Thread , learn more on threads
- Scissors. learn more on using scissors
- Pins
- Measuring tape
- Seam ripper, learn how to use it here.
- Iron and ironboard
- PDF pattern for halter top
- Main fabrics, read more on fabrics here
- Lining fabric, check out my detailed post on best lining fabrics.- for collar
You will also need a magnetic seam guide or a magnet to help you sew evenly.
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Eco-Friendly Project
You will also save money and be eco-friendly by upcycling a bed sheet instead of buying new fabric. I recommend non stretch fabric for this project ! About 3-4 meters.
Check out my detailed post on what fabrics are the best for this dress .
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Free PDF Pattern
To make this project easier for you, I have also included a free PDF pattern for this collar dress, which you can download and print at home .
Learn how to hack the bottom( skirt) here.
Check out my detailed posts on how to print, cut-out, and assemble PDF patterns.
How to print and assemble free PDF patterns
How to cut out sewing patterns with tips and tools
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Step by Step Video Tutorial
So, what are you waiting for? Go and watch the video now and let me know what you think. And don’t forget to subscribe to my channel, like the video, and leave a comment. I would love to hear from you and see your creations.
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Thank you for reading and happy sewing! 🧵
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