How did i sew this very difficult jersey mesh dress in easy steps?
34KAs an avid sewer and fashion enthusiast, I’m always looking for new challenges to push my skills to the next level. When I came across a beautiful jersey mesh fabric at the store, I knew I had found my next project. The fabric was so delicate and intricate, I knew it would be a difficult task to sew, but I was determined to make a stunning dress out of it. In this video, I’ll be showing you how I tackled this challenging project and sewed this very difficult jersey mesh dress in easy steps.
First things first, I gathered all the materials I would need for this project. In addition to the jersey mesh fabric, I also needed a lining fabric, matching thread, a sewing machine, pins, scissors, and a sewing pattern for a dress.
Once I had all my materials ready, I carefully laid out the jersey mesh fabric and the lining fabric on my work surface. I then pinned the pattern pieces onto the fabric and cut them out, making sure to leave a little bit of extra fabric around the edges for seam allowance.
Next, I carefully pinned the jersey mesh fabric and the lining fabric together, right sides facing each other. This is a crucial step when working with delicate fabrics like jersey mesh, as it helps to prevent the fabric from shifting and ensures a smooth finish. I then sewed along the edges of the fabric pieces, using a zigzag stitch to secure the fabric in place.
Once I had sewn the pieces together, I trimmed the seam allowance down to about ¼ inch and pressed the seams open with an iron. This helps to give the dress a clean and professional finish, and also reduces bulk in the seams so that the fabric lays flat against the body.
With the main body of the dress sewn together, I moved on to the sleeves. I pinned the sleeve pattern piece onto the jersey mesh fabric and the lining fabric, and cut them out just like I did with the main body of the dress. I then sewed the pieces together, following the same steps as before.
Once the sleeves were sewn together, I carefully attached them to the main body of the dress, making sure to align the seams properly. I sewed the sleeves in place, again using a zigzag stitch to secure the fabric and prevent it from fraying.
With the dress taking shape, I turned my attention to the neckline. I carefully folded over the raw edges of the fabric and sewed them in place, creating a neat and tidy finish. I then added a facing to the neckline, to give it a bit of structure and stability.
Finally, I added a zipper to the back of the dress to make it easy to put on and take off. I carefully sewed the zipper in place, making sure to secure it properly so that it would not come undone while wearing the dress.
And there you have it – a stunning jersey mesh dress that looks like it was professionally made, but was actually sewn at home with just a few simple steps. I hope you enjoyed following along with me as I tackled this challenging project and learned a thing or two about working with delicate fabrics like jersey mesh. Happy sewing!
