Be ready for spring with this serger ruffled dress made with double-gauze Cotton Embrace® fabric from Shannon Fabrics.
Materials:
- New Look Pattern 6466 view D
- Believe Metallic double-gauze Cotton Embrace® fabric from Shannon fabrics
- Madeira Aerolock thread
- Chalk Marker
- Basic Sewing Supplies
Tools:
Steps:
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Locate the pieces from New Look Pattern 6466 view D.
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Cut out the pattern pieces according to the pattern guide sheet.
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Once the pieces are cut out transfer all pattern markings onto the fabric with a chalk marker.
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Use the chalk marker to also mark any notches when using a serger for construction these notches can be cut off and by using chalk will can see alignment points.
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Thread your serger for a four-thread overlock.
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Using the seam allowance markings located on the knife blade cover – serge the seams of the bodice together as per the instruction sheet.
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Thread the sewing machine and topstitch to create the neckline casing.
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Serge the side seams of each ruffle tier together.
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For the ruffle tiers attach the ruffling foot. Increase the stitch length to 4 and increase the differential feed to 2.
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Without cutting off any seam allowance serge the top edge of each ruffle tier to gather.
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To increase the fullness of the gathers find the two short threads in the serger tail. These short threads are the needle threads.
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Pull the needle threads to increase the gathering.
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Pin the first ruffle to the bodice according to the pattern guide sheet and aligning the chalk marks. Adjust gathers as necessary.
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Once the ruffle is pinned switch back to the all-purpose foot return the differential feed and the stitch length to normal and secure the ruffle seam
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Repeat adding ruffles.
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Insert the zipper using the sewing machine as directed by the pattern guide sheet.
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To hem the lower ruffle set- the serger to a 3-thread rolled hem or a 3-thread narrow hem and reduce the stitch length to 1.
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To make the neckline cord. Serge a long strip of matching fabric and turn right side out.
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Thread the neckline strip through the neckline casing. Try the dress on and adjust the straps accordingly.
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Use the sewing machine to secure the cord strips to the back bodice on each side.
