How do you attach a bodice to a skirt with a waistband?
Place the inner waistband on the inside of the bodice with the right side of the inner waistband facing the wrong side of the bodice. Again line up the notches on the inner waistband with the seams on the bodice. The bodice will now be sandwiched between the outer and inner waistband.
How do you join bodice to a skirt?
Use a second pin to push through the side seam on the bodice (at the position you just marked) and then through the side seam of the skirt, aligning the two seams at the point they will be stitched. Secure with a pin. Check that the seam allowance on the skirt side seam is still pressed towards the front.
How do you gather a skirt and attach to bodice?
With RIGHT sides together, line up waist edges of Bodice with Top edges of Skirt and pin. Begin by pinning side seams together, and then pin Fronts together at center notches. Next pin Backs together at center notches. Pull gathering threads to distribute Skirt fabric evenly as you pin between notches and side seams.
How do I attach my bodice to my waistband?
Take one of those waistbands – if you prefer the colours of one over the other, take that one – and pin it to the bottom edge of the bodice. Line up the ends and match notches to sideseams. Sew waistband to bodice, taking a regular 5/8″ (1.5cm) seam allowance. Now flip your piece over, so the INSIDE is facing you.
How do you sew a bodice to a dress?
Sew the top of the sleeve to the armhole at the top. Finish the bottom of the sleeve first, hem and then starting as the bottom of the sleeve, slowly start sewing up to the armhole then continue with a slight U turn of the machine to sew down the side-seam of the bodice.
How to sew a sleeve on a dress?
Sew the top of the sleeve to the armhole at the top. Finish the bottom of the sleeve first, hem and then starting as the bottom of the sleeve, slowly start sewing up to the armhole then continue with a slight U turn of the machine to sew down the side-seam of the bodice. You can go back and sew the U again to fortify the seam.
Where should I attach my bodice to my pattern?
If you are attaching your bodice to a lower portion (skirt or pant) of the pattern this is where you will make sure that the waistline is as perfect as you can get it. This is really the last place you want any puckering, whether in the front or in the back.
How to wear a bodice that makes you feel like royalty?
A bodice that fits can make you feel like Royalty. Whether you are wearing a tight fitted bodice or a flowing blouse, the image you want to give is that of comfort and confidence. Necklines, shoulders, bustline and waistline can be the noticed item in your garment, so make them happen.