The Maisie Dress

by Sew Me Wear Me

4 Materials

$40

6 Hours

Medium

Inspired by the gorgeous wardrobe of Midge from the TV show The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, this 1950s style dress is a real knock-out.

You will need:

A copy of the Maisie Dress pattern from Sew Over It (downloadable PDF available for easy home or copyshop printing)
2-3m cotton depending on the width
A 16 inch invisible zip
3m seam tape

Once you have measured to find your size, cut the pattern and the fabric, the first step is to start work in the bodice. You will the find the majority of your time goes into the bodice, but once you’ve got that done the rest of the dress comes together very quickly.

First, you need to sew the darts to the front and back bodice pieces and add the pleats. This mock wrap pleated front is the perfect style for giving you shape without the danger of a wardrobe malfunction!

Next, you will assemble the sleeves and add them to the bodice. This construction method is so much easier than easing the sleeves in. You then sew the bodice together at the side seams.

The next part of probably the trickier. Once you’ve mastered this, then the rest is a doddle. You need to stay stitch the neckline to stop is stretching. After that you need to press your bias binding. Getting yourself a bias binding maker is well worth it! Then you need to very carefully sew the bias binding to the neckline, being extra focused on catching both sides of the bias binding.

Next, you need to sew the skirt pieces together and sew the bodice to the skirt. From there, you will add the bodice to the skirt and insert the invisible zip. Close up the back seam. The final stages are to hem the bottom of the dress and the sleeves.

Ta-dah! You have a gorgeous Mrs Maisel worthy twirly dress!