Fabric Godmother Fleur Dress and Blouse - Sew Along

This video shows all the steps involved in sewing the Fleur Dress and Blouse, a new pattern by Fabric Godmother. The steps include transferring marking, sewing darts, making ties, applying neckline binding, gathering and hemming.
The Fleur Dress and Blouse Pattern will be available to purchase in PDF format from 4th June 2024
www.fabricgodmother.co.uk
The fabric used for the samples in the video is a viscose twill called 'Calypso' and it is available from Fabric Godmother.
www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/cal...
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Choosing a size
01:12 Adapting the pattern
01:43 Cup options
02:15 Transfering pattern markings
03:38 Using a Tailor’s Tack to transfer the dart tip
05:14 Applying interfacing to the placket
05:60 Applying additional interfacing for more stability
06:28 Stay stitching the bodice neckline and armholes (for the sleeveless version)
08:51 Marking and sewing the darts
12:20 Pressing and sewing the ties
16:03 Positioning and sewing the ties on the bodice
18:16 Reinforcing the ties on the right front bodice
20:25 Pressing and stitching the centre front of the right front bodice
21:28 Sewing the placket
22:40 Attaching the placket to the left front bodice
25:19 Sewing the shoulder seams
26:33 Preparing the neck binding
27:14 Attaching the neck binding
29:59 Clipping the neckline
30:42 Understitching the neck binding
32:09 Turning and stitching the neck binding
34:22 Sewing the side seams of the bodice
35:37 Preparing the armhole binding
37:05 Attaching the armhole binding
39:31 Understitching the armhole binding
41:24 Matching the centre front edges of the bodice
42:51 Preparing and attaching the pockets
55:32 Adding the gathering stitches to the skirt
59:12 Attaching the bodice to the skirt
01:06:121 Hemming the skirt
01:09:57 The Sleeved Top - Preparing the bodice for the sleeves
01:10:45 Preparing the sleeves
01:12:45 Attaching the cuff binding
01:19:01 Inserting the sleeves
01:22:59 Attaching the peplum pieces together
01:24:36 Finishing the front edges of the peplum
01:25:01 Hemming the peplum
01:26:30 Gathering the peplum
01:27:30 Attaching the peplum to the bodice
01:30:04 Hand stitching on the peplum
01:30:58 The finished blouse
01:31:15 The finished dress
Julia Hincks
www.houseofmisssew.com
Instagram @juliahincks

[@sandradunn2414]

I am learning to sew again after a 20 year hiatus! I watch so many videos but I find yours to be so very helpful, ecouraging, and informative. You are a very skilled teacher and I am grateful to have found your channel!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so pleased you found me and I’m really happy I can help 😊

[@patriciaingram803]

You do a great job of explaining and demonstrating. You make it look simple but I can tell your hands are very skilled.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much. I hope you found the video useful ☺️

[@debrariley2057]

What a great sew along, clear and concise, thank you for taking the time to share this.

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@marilynkelly315]

So clear - great video - really helpful

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you for watching - I'm really pleased I could help ☺

[@mariabull1947]

I really enjoyed your sew along Julia I will feel more confident when I get started on my Fleur! ♥️

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you Maria - look forward to seeing your finished dress! ☺

[@janspenno2241]

Wonderful video Julia. I bought the pattern this morning so looking forward to making it. Thanks

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much ☺ Happy sewing!!

[@kims.8718]

What a great video! I really want to make that as a dress! So cute!!

[@HouseofMissSew]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@j600jlg]

Thankyou so much - this tutorial will be so helpful! I’m looking forward to buying this pattern and making it!

[@HouseofMissSew]

You’re welcome ☺️