Simple Knit Dress with Chrissy Weeks

SEWING Simple Knit Dress or Tunic

You chose your dress or tunic pattern (some options listed below). And we will make them together. First we will make a sample and adjust your pattern for fit. Then we will make your dress out of your “for real” fabric.

Supplies: Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies. Thread to match your project, polyester is best for apparel. You can sew on a regular machine and / or serger. We will have a couple sergers available for class use, but limited thread color options. Please make sure to pre-wash and dry your fabric. Keep in mind when buying your fabric that natural fiber knit shrinks up to 40% be sure to buy extra if using a cotton or silk knit. Sample fabric needs to be similar weight and stretch to your “for real” fabric. Good quality fabric is easier to sew and will give you a nicer finished garment.

Pattern Suggestions

Colette Patterns, https://www.colettepatterns.com

Monetta

Myrtle

McCalls Patterns

M7382

M7432

M7407

Sew Caroline, http://www.shopsewcaroline.com/

Out and About Dress

Any dress pattern similar to these simple shapes is appropriate as long as it is a pattern intended for knits!

Best places to buy knits:

Stores

Gail K, in-town and Norcross,  http://www.gailkfabricsinc.com/

Fine Fabric, Jimmy Carter Access Road 6218 Dawson Blvd Norcross, (678) 894-2067

Joanne’s (has surprisingly decent knits)

On-Line