Welcome to the Amanda Dress Project!
Designed with a flattering draped skirt and a well fitted, open V-neckline bodice with straps.
For any occasion, this sexy celebration gown will steal the show.
Amanda Dress Description:
- Draped envelope skirt,
- Princess bodice, well fitted, open v neckline
- Fully lined
- Supportive shoulder straps
- Back zip closure
- Waist seam
- Fully lined envelope draped skirt
Project Steps:
- Draping with muslin over dress form, unique size 14 (not Standard US Sizing)
- Turning into sewing pattern
- Fabric properties discussed and shown
- Cutting fabric
- Sewing on the machine
- Fitting and tailoring instructions on dress form
- Hand stitching and finishing details
Fabric amount:
- Approximately you need 2 to 2 ½” yards of fabric for top fabric, depending on the length of your choosing and the width of your fabric.
- It is the same amount for the lining fabric. If you wish, you can only line the bodice.
- 2 and 2 ½” of muslin for draping
- Invisible zipper, approx. 15” to 18”
- Knit fusible interfacing for the bodice (do not use stiffening interfacing )
- Lightweight Rayon seam tape, or any seam tape proper for your fabric.
My fabric: Medium-weight Silk + viscose blend crepe back satin
Fabrics that can be used:
Any fabric that has a good drape, meaning it is flowy, hangs and moves in a fluid, body-skimming manner.
Lightweight wool Crepe, lightweight woven Interlock, mid-weight crepe, mid-weight or heavyweight rayon, viscose satin, Silk/ Cashmere or soft wool Gabardine (check for the drape) lightweight Velvet, lightweight/ mid-weight fluid draped polyester fabrics.
