How to Make My Dress

How to make my dress;
Draw a basic close fitting dress block off
Drop and extend the darts
Add flare from the waist to the knee
Trace off side panels and add flare to them, equal amounts
Trace off all the the pattern pieces, add 1cm seam allowance and notch in appropriate places

Cut out fabrics, press all the pieces
Over lock the side seams appart from the gathered panels.
Gather the side panels first, and then top stitch and overlock the sides to make sure the gathers stay in place.
Lock Stitch all the seams together
Sew Zips in
Overlock and Lock stitch Shoulder Seams
Over Lock armholes
Sew side seams together
Make lining;
Cut out fabrics, no need to over lock these pieces, they won't be seen.
Lock stitch all the side seams together
Then lock stitch the shoulders
Put your lining the right way round into the dress, so that the seams on both pieces are facing each other.
Sew neckline together
Then Lockstitch the armholes together, and stay stitch the seam to the lining
Sew the zip holes to the zips
Make a hole in the lining in a side seam, over lock the sides of the hole.
Pin your hemm up and press it so its easier to sew
Go into the hole and sew the hem in place
Go out of the hole and hand stitch it together