Two New Dresses From Seamwork

This month, we have two new dresses for you to sew. Keep reading to meet them and get all the details about fabric and fit.

By the way, starting with these patterns and moving forward, our size range goes from 00-30. They are sized 32”/24”/34” (81/61/86 cm) through 60”/53”/64” (152/134/162 cm).

Meet the Luxsy Dress

Zane is wearing a size 4 Luxsy dress with a broad shoulder adjustment. Her measurements are 35 1/2" (90 cm), 27 3/4" (69 cm), 40 7/8" (104 cm), and she is 5' 9" (1.75 m) tall.

The long-sleeved version is a Telio Bamboo Rib Knit from Fabric.com. The sleeveless version is a Bamboo Cotton Jersey Knit from Urban Kids Fabric.

Luxsy is a knit fit-and-flare dress with two versions that each deserve a place in your wardrobe. This dress has a squared scoop neckline, princess seams at the armholes, an A-line skirt, and a lined bodice. You can wear this dress in all seasons because version 1 features 3/4-length sleeves, and version 2 is sleeveless.

Kenzie is wearing a size 16 Luxsy dress with the skirt lengthened by 1 1/2” (3.8 cm). Her measurements are Her measurements are 43 1/2" (110 cm), 37 3/4" (96 cm), 45 3/4" (116 cm), and she is 5'6" (1.67 m) tall.

The long-sleeved version is a Cotton Jersey Knit from Urban Kids Fabric. The sleeveless version is a Telio Jersey Knit from Fabric.com.

This pattern is named after our Seamwork ambassador Luxsiaña! Follow Luxsy on Instagram or YouTube if you aren't already.

Fabric & Fit

Fabrics to shop: Look for medium-weight knit fabrics with good recovery and 50% 4-way stretch. Examples include cotton jersey, interlock jersey, double knit, and modal or rayon blends.

Fabrics to avoid: This dress has a lined bodice, so avoid very thick knits, because they will add bulk.

Fit: This dress is fitted with negative ease at the bodice and a flared skirt. Pay most attention to your bust and bicep measurements when picking a size.

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Meet the Meg Dress

Equal parts trendy and timeless, the Meg dress is a romantic pull-over dress with an elastic waist. The scoop neckline is split, cinched with a drawstring, and finished with a facing. Elastic casings at the waist panel combined with an A-line skirt and flutter sleeves give the dress its shape. Choose between 2 or 3 lines of elastic to create the silhouette that matches your style. The member bonus adds puff sleeves to the Meg dress.

Zane is wearing a size 4 Meg dress with 1/2" (1 cm) added to the bust, 3/4" (2 cm) added at the waist, 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) added at the hip, and 5/8" (1.6 cm) added at the bicep. Her measurements are 35 1/2" (90 cm), 27 3/4" (69 cm), 40 7/8" (104 cm), and she is 5' 9" (1.75 m) tall.

The fabric is a Telio Silky Noil Washed Viscose Linen Slub from Fabric.com. The bonus fabric is a Robert Kaufman Kitchen Window Gingham from Fabric.com.

Kenzie is wearing a size 16 Meg dress graded to a 20 at the shoulder and a 14 at the hip, with 1/2” taken out at the bust, 3/4” added to the waist, 1/2” taken from the bicep, and 1” taken from the sleeve opening. The armhole depth was shortened 7/8" and the sleeve cap adjusted to fit the new depth. Her measurements are Her measurements are 43 1/2" (110 cm), 37 3/4" (96 cm), 45 3/4" (116 cm), and she is 5'6" (1.67 m) tall.

The fabric is a Sudeded Tencel Viscose from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics. The bonus fabric is a Telio Dotted Swiss Cotton from Fabric.com.

Fabric & Fit

Fabrics to shop: To best show off the silhouette, look for lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, batiste, lawn, voile, rayon challis, cupro, and Tencel.

Fabrics to avoid: Avoid stiff fabrics that don’t have good drape, such as thicker denim.

Fit: This dress is cinched at the waist, so there is ease at the bust and hip. Just double-check the finished garment measurements when picking a size.

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Tips for Sewing These Patterns

Sewing Knits Without a Serger: Simple tips for using your home sewing machine to sew knit fabrics.

Tips and Tricks for Threading Elastic Casings: This video tutorial shows you different ways to thread elastic through a casing.

How to Line Sleeveless Knit Garments for a Clean Finish: Luxsy has a lined bodice for a clean finish. If you like having a lined bodice on your knit garments, this tutorial shows you how to add them and sew them. No armbands necessary!

If dresses aren't your thing, the Meg dress looks lovely as a top or tunic if you shorten it! Here’s a pattern hack that will help you shorten a dress into a top.