- Smocked Sundress:
- 1. Measure across front of chest, from under arm to under arm. Mine was 10″
- 2. Triple that measurement-I had a total of 30″
- 3. Measure from collar bone down to the desired length plus amount you want for your hem. I wanted a small hem of 2″.
- 4. Cut your front and back to those measurements, also cut four straps 2″x12″.
- 5. Make a tiny hem on front and back edge. I did 1/8″ fold twice then sew.
- 6. Measure down 1 1/2″ from top for first pleating row on front and back, pleat according to your plate. I used the smocking plate Sarah Joy from Martha Pullen’s book “Joy of Smocking”.
- 7. After smocking, block to the desired size, mine was blocked at 9″.
- 8. Sew up side seams leaving about 5-6″ open at top for arm opening, I left an opening of 6″. Hem the raw edges of arm opening. You may have to try on to see how large you need to leave open.
- 9. To construct straps, fold straps in half lengthwise, sew across short end, turn continue to sew along long edge using a 3/8″ seam. Leave one end open for turning. Turn and press. Repeat for all four straps.
- 10. Sew straps to dress front and back about 1″ in from edge of dress.
- 11. Hem and you are done.
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