5 Easy Steps to Sewing a Midi Dress Inspired By La La Anthony
I took some style inspiration from the fabulous La La Anthony and decided to make a white striped midi dress of my own. Sewing a midi dress doesn't take much effort, and this step-by-step guide will cover all the basics, so that you can also look glam in this DIY midi dress with a ruffle hem. Let’s get sewing!
Tools and materials:
- 1½ Yards of fabric
- Sleeveless dress that fits
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
1. Make the midi dress pattern
Lay your dress on top of the fabric. Now, cut around the shape of the dress. Add a little extra fabric at the bottom for the ruffled hem.
To make the second piece, lay the first piece on top of your fabric and cut around the shape. It’s essential to line the print. So, in my case, I take extra caution to line the stripes. If you are not using a printed fabric, there’s no need to line up the fabric.
Tip: Pin the top layer so that it doesn’t move while cutting.
2. Assemble the DIY midi dress
Sew the side seams. Be sure to pin the stripes to ensure a professional and clean finish.
3. Cut the fabric for the ruffles
Take a square of the same fabric, fold it in half, and half again.
Cut off the raw edges by making a half-circle shape through the square, as shown.
Then, cut one inch off the top tip.
This is what you should have when you open the fabric piece. A full circle! Easy, huh?
Remove the pins and turn the midi dress to the right side.
Now, place the dress inside the circle, with the right side touching. Carefully pin all around and sew.
This is what it should look like.
4. Cut the neckline
Now, it's time to give some shape to the neckline. Here, I am basically cutting a semi-circle through one layer.
5. Assemble the midi dress
Now, pin and sew the shoulder seams.
Hem the dress by folding the fabric half an inch, and again by another half inch. Make sure to hem all the raw edges of the midi dress, including the bottom. Also, when stitching, stitch as close to the edge as possible.
Sewing a midi dress tutorial
Sewing a midi dress has never been this easy. Now that you know how to sew a midi dress, what print will you choose? I absolutely love this white midi dress with vertical stripes: it’s elegant and versatile. I can wear it to both formal or casual occasions.
Thanks for tuning in, and good luck making your very own midi dress!
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Suggested materials:
- 1½ Yards of fabric
- Sleeveless dress that fits
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
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