Great British Sewing Bee Patterns
Are you looking to create a beautiful tea dress for your next afternoon tea party? Look no further than this stunning design from The Great British Sewing Bee!
The Tea Dress is the ultimate feminine design, perfect for any occasion where you want to feel elegant and fashionable. This classic style fits and flatters in all the right places, with a fitted bodice and flared skirt that accentuates your waistline.
Description
The Tea Dress is a sleeveless dress that falls just above the knee. It features a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a full, flared skirt. The dress is designed to be worn with a petticoat for extra volume, but can also be worn without for a more understated look. The Tea Dress is a versatile design that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Materials
To make the Tea Dress, you will need the following materials:
- 2.5 yards of dress fabric
- 1.5 yards of lining fabric
- 1.5 yards of petticoat netting (optional)
- 22-inch invisible zipper
- Thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing machine
Pattern Sizes
The Tea Dress pattern is available in sizes 8-18. The size chart below will help you determine which size to cut:
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 32" | 26" | 35" |
| 10 | 34" | 28" | 37" |
| 12 | 36" | 30" | 39" |
| 14 | 38" | 32" | 41" |
| 16 | 40" | 34" | 43" |
| 18 | 42" | 36" | 45" |
How to Make the Tea Dress
Follow these simple steps to create your very own Tea Dress:
- Begin by cutting out your fabric pieces according to the pattern instructions.
- With right sides together, stitch the bodice front and back together at the shoulder seams.
- Repeat step 2 with the lining fabric.
- With right sides together, sew the bodice and lining together at the neck and armhole edges.
- Clip the curves and turn the bodice right side out. Press seams flat.
- Attach the zipper to the back bodice according to the pattern instructions.
- Sew the side seams of the bodice and lining together.
- With right sides together, attach the skirt to the bodice at the waistline.
- Press seams flat and hem the dress to desired length.
- Finish the dress by adding the optional petticoat netting.
- Enjoy your beautiful new Tea Dress!
With this stunning Tea Dress design from The Great British Sewing Bee, you'll be ready for any occasion in style. Follow the pattern and instructions carefully, and you'll end up with a gorgeous dress that you can wear for years to come!
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