Mina Babydoll Top and Dress Sewalong
Here’s what you’ll need for this project:
- Mina pattern
- All-purpose polyester sewing thread
- Sewing machine needle
- 3/4 yards (.7 meters) of 1/2” (13 mm) single fold bias tape
2 Lessons taught by Sienna
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Join SeamworkA babydoll dress is as fun to sew as it is to wear. Mina puts a modern spin on this retro silhouette with two versions to match your style.
Version 1 is a relaxed top with a gathered peplum, pleated waist detail, and 3/4-length sleeves. Version 2 is a babydoll dress with a gathered skirt that hits below the mid-thigh, pleated waist detail, and short sleeves.
Fabric and Fit
Fabrics to shop: Sew Mina in lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as chambray, batiste, lawn, voile, linen, rayon challis, cupro, and Tencel.
Notions: This pattern uses single-fold bias tape. To learn how to make your own bias tape, follow this tutorial in the Classroom.
Fabrics to avoid: This babydoll dress has a bunch of gathers, which might create a stiff silhouette if you use a thick fabric. Check the drape of your fabric to ensure that it will gather well.
Fabric video:
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Fit: The skirt has plenty of ease, so pay most attention to your bust and bicep measurements when selecting a size.
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