Free sewing tutorial and pattern spaghetti strap dress

Materials:
* Knit fabric - Finch Fabrics, Flower girls (dress)
50 cm x 120 cm (Size 6 months t/m 4Y)
75 cm x 160 cm (Size 5Y t/m 11Y)
* Ribbing (neckband)
- 4,5 cm x 25 cm (neckline) 4,5 cm x 80 cm (straps) (size 6M - 12M)
- 4,5 cm x 30 cm (neckline) 4,5 cm x 90 cm (straps) (size 18M - 4Y)
- 4,5 cm x 30 cm (neckline) 4,5 cm x 110 cm (straps) (size 5Y - 7Y)
- 4,5 cm x 30 cm (neckline) 4,5 cm x 130 cm (straps) (size 7Y - 11Y)

Instructions:
Download the free sewing pattern from the list below.

(EU size 68) (US 6 months)
(EU size 74) (US 9 months)
(EU size 80) (US 12 months)
(EU size 86) (US 18 months)
(EU size 92) (US 2T)

Sizes 3T through 11Y can be bought in my online store.

When working with knits, it is important not to stretch or pull the fabric while sewing. Also use a stretch needle and a stretch stitch. In this pattern all seams are sewed with a twin needle.

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Step 1: Draw the pattern.

Print the sewing pattern in landscape mode at 100% on A4 paper or US Letter. The pattern is without seam allowance. Add 1 cm (5/8 inch) seam allowance. Add 2 cm (1 inch) seam allowance at the bottom of the dress. Draw the neckline without seam allowance.

Step 2: Cut the fabric.

Cut a front piece and a back piece out of the fabrics.

Step 3: Pin the front piece to the back piece.

With right sides facing pin down the back and front piece.

Step 4: Sew.

Sew the sides of the dress.

Step 5: Fold the seam allowance to the inside.

Fold the seam allowance of the bottom of the dress to the inside and pin down.

Step 6: Sew the hem in place.

Turn right-side out. Sew the hem in place. Sew about 1,5 cm (5/8 inch) from the outer edge.

Step 7: Sew neckband.

Align the raw edges of the neckband with the raw edge of the neck opening, wrong sides together. Sew 1 cm (1/2 inch) from the outer edge. Stretch the neckband while you sew, but be careful not to stretch or pull the dress fabric.