I also did this "lettuce" edge on the bottom. To do that you zig-zag stitch right on the edge of the hem and stretch the fabric as you sew it.
December 16, 2009
Jersey Dress
Here's a dress I made Mollie today. A few weeks ago my mom told a friend from church that I've started sewing and she gave me three different jersey baby fabrics! The dress looks a little like a nightgown but I think it looks okay. I wanted to try out a few things I hadn't done before..

I've seen this ruffle technique on a few blogs, and if you know how to gather, it's really easy! You just sew long stitches down both sides of a strip of fabric, gather them on both sides to make the ruffles, pin the strip onto the front of the dress, and topstitch down the center of it.
I also did this "lettuce" edge on the bottom. To do that you zig-zag stitch right on the edge of the hem and stretch the fabric as you sew it.
I also did this "lettuce" edge on the bottom. To do that you zig-zag stitch right on the edge of the hem and stretch the fabric as you sew it.
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What could be more comfortable than jersey?
ReplyDeleteAnd what could be cuter than the little ruffled dress? Mollie looks just precious!!
MeeMaw
Mollie's a little fashion princess with all the neat clothes you're making her!
ReplyDeleteWow Caitlin, That is so darling. I love it. You should use that pattern and make Mollie little night gowns. I love night gowns on baby girls. I have even been known to put them on baby boys! But only if they're pink!
ReplyDeleteCaitlin that is soooooooo cute. and Mollie is adorable Ant
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute dress! I am semi new to sewing too and I'm loving it. In fact, I just made 5 new stockings for our family! Come visit my blog and follow along if you like what you see!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
P.S. Your little girl really is a doll.