DIY: Dream Summer Soirée Dress

 
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To say I’m obsessed with this dress would be the understatement of the century.

I made this coming into festive season (which is summer in Australia) and knew it’d go straight to the top of the go-to list for upcoming celebrations.

She’s the ultimate summer essential, upcycled from a FREE cotton doona cover this dress consists of a shirred bottom section with a cute gathered feature. And the top section consisting of a drawstring centrepiece, oversized puffy sleeves and shirred wrist feature to tie it all together!

AKA my dream dress come to life!

 
 
 
 

The Essentials:

  • Material (nothing too stiff - linen or cotton is great!)

  • Matching thread & bobbin

  • Shirring thread for bobbin

  • Thin & Thick Elastic

  • Fabric chalk

  • Fabric Scissors

  • General pins & safety pin

  • Measuring tape

  • Small paint brush (or something long and thin)

  • Sewing Machine

Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off mini length):
Size Extra Small = 1.3m (off the roll)
Size Small = 1.6m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 1.9m (off the roll)
Size Large = 2.2m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 2.5m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.3 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)

Suggested Amount for Elastic

Thinner elastic - Enough to go around full hip/under bra section. And second amount to cover back width.

Thicker elastic - Enough to make two straps (will need to go over shoulders and attach to garment).

 
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Watch Full Tutorial Below

 
 
 
 

Will parties and soirée’s even exist in 2021? Probably not.

Will I have a dress ready to go if large gatherings ever do make a comeback? 10000%

 
 
 
 

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Hope this was helpful! As always, let me know if you give this tutorial a go and how it turns out. Hashtag the outcome #essentialsclub or tag me @theessentialsclub

Don’t forget that sewing is meant to be fun. Enjoy the creative process and don’t put so much pressure on yourself that it becomes unenjoyable.

It’s one of those things that the more you do it, the more you’ll improve over time!

 
DIY, Style, dressMadeline Rawlings3 Comments