How I Sewed my Velvet Dress with Pleat and Wrap Detail

Описание: Hi folks, in this weeks video I show how I sewed up my velvet bodycon dress with pleat and wrap detail ♥️♥️♥️ This one is so quick and straightforward to make and to to wear super comfortable. I love every detail on this dress and will definitely be exploring more designs along this style 👌👍🤓 I hope that those of you interested in sewing something similar enjoy and find the video useful. Susanne💕

Those of you following along over on my instastories will have seen a bit of the patterning and also
the inspiration for this one
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Pattern - Self Drafted
Base used - Knit Block - Diane Deziel -    • Pattern of a t-shirt  or sweater.  
Fabric - stretch velvet - bought locally
Stitch length used - 3mm paired with a size 70 sharps needle. The use of both in combination eliminates the need for a zig zag stitch - this was a fabulous tip left by a kind and generous subscriber.
Stabilising Tape https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pellon-180T1...
Clear Elastic - standard
My Sewing machine - Brother F420
My Overlocker - Brother 1043d
Pattern weights I usually use https://www.diy.com/departments/avf-m...
Marking Pen I usually use - Prym Trickmarker EF
Marking Pen used here - Prym Chalk Pen and Prym Chalk Wheel
Paper I usually use for patterning - standard parcel paper