https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/floral-pleated-circle-skirt-dress-with-cutouts • Posted by Rachel's Craft Channel
I made this dress from scratch. The idea for making it was that I wanted it to be like my other project "Floral Pants Into Cutout Circle Skirt Dress". However, with that dress I had stretchy fabric. For this one, I had non-stretchy cotton. Therefore, I had to modify it a bit and add some darts. My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RachelsCraftChannel My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mcm3760
I made this dress from scratch. The idea for making it was that I wanted it to be like my other project "Floral Pants Into Cutout Circle Skirt Dress". However, with that dress I had stretchy fabric. For this one, I had non-stretchy cotton. Therefore, I had to modify it a bit and add some darts. My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RachelsCraftChannel My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mcm3760
A VIDEO TUTORIAL that showcases all the diagrams shown below, plus the body measurements I am referring to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1AkZdRGtDY
Start off with as many yards of fabric as you need. I am petite, so I used 2 yards. However, I should have gotten 2.5 yards. Therefore, you should definitely get atleast 3-4 yards of fabric.
Cut out the different pieces of fabric from the main fabric.
Making a circle skirt is pretty basic, if you need more direction, there are plenty of other tutorials.
If you don't know which measurements I am talking about, please ask. Otherwise, I will be posting a video shortly on how to measure these measurements.
How to make the straps
How to finish the edges of the straps.
How to create the straps.
How to hem the back.
Add elastic and secure the ends.
Cut the back in half, this will help for inserting the zipper.
How to create the pleats on the front. A familiarity with pleating will DEFINITELY HELP. Otherwise, you might not want to attempt this.
How to fold the pleats.
How to finish the edges of the front piece.
These are the style of pleats I'm referring to.
How to attach the front and back pieces (at the sides and with the straps.) I recommend doing a french seam with the side seams unless you have lining fabric. I did not use lining fabric.
Hem the bottom of the top and the top of the bottom, you could attach them and then fold the edge and sew, but at the time the former seemed easier to me.
Attach the top and bottom.
Sew a seam and sew a zipper into the dress. Don't forget to hem the bottom of the dress.
And this is what the finished product should look like! If you have any questions please ask.
I DID add two darts on the lower side of the front bodice piece. This is because I have a large bust and the fabric did not curve well around it.