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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Bubble Dress - Tutorial/Refashion
I was inspired to make a bubble dress after making Elizabeth a bubble skirt based on Disney's bubble skirt from a pair of tights. This bubble skirt is made using a different technique. Here are some pictures of Elizabeth in her adorable bubble dress, the tutorial is after the pictures.
Here's what you need to make your very own bubble dress.
a top
fabric cut 10" x 44"
fabric lining cut 8" x 44"
With right sides together sew down the length of both sides so that you have a circle.
Here's what you need to make your very own bubble dress.
a top
fabric cut 10" x 44"
fabric lining cut 8" x 44"
I decided to make the skirt portion 16 1/2". I measured 1/2" from the bottom of the top to the top of my daughter's knees to get the skirt measurement. I added my seam allowances (1/2") for a total of 18". I then cut one fabric square 2" longer than the second piece (the lining). With right sides together sew down the length of the longer piece and serge or zigzag stitch the edge.
Fold the lining in half right sides together, then fold in half again. You should have a 11"x8" rectangle. Now cut the side with the selvedge at a 30 degree angle. When you open the rectangle you will two pieces with the top wider than the bottom.
With right sides together sew down the length of both sides so that you have a circle.
Sew a gathering stitch along the bottom of the skirt and gather it to the bottom of the lining (right sides together). Using a 1/2" seam allowance sew the bottoms together.
Flip your skirt so that it is right side out. Pin the top of the skirt to the top of the lining and sew a gathering stitch along the top. Gather, pin,and sew the skirt to the bottom of the top/bodice of the dress.
This is what the dress should look like when it is inside out. That's it!!
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- Hello, I’m Rachel. I started sewing 9 months ago and fell in love with putting together unique clothes for my children to wear. Although I’ve focused mainly on clothes I’m trying to branch out into other crafts. This blog gives a peek into my current projects. Please feel to leave comments or email me questions or ideas at rachel@sewambitious.com. Thanks for visiting!
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6 comments:
I love it! Thank you so much for participating in my first linky party!
Hi Rachel! you are very talented!! I love this bubble skirt!! might try it for my little girl as well!!! thanks for stopping by my blog also! ciao
So cute! I haven't seen this one on her yet. However, I volunteered in izzy's class today and LOVED her skirt! She's so cute!
PS I put a follower link on my blog today especially for you.
Super cute . . . oh, and the skirt too! Love it.
Cute!! Thank you for visiting my link party.
Keep up the good work! ;)
Hi! I'm a new follower from FMF! I love this skirt! I hope to learn how to sew when I get back home, so I will definitely be back to learn how to make some of this super cute stuff!
Stephanie
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