Follow along as I transform a gorgeous twill fabric into the perfect Summer Dress for Women. All for the Precious Fabric Challenge hosted by  @TomKatStitchery  !

👉 Check out the full sewing process, learn tips for working with woven fabrics, and get my thoughts on the finished dress. Plus, stick around to see the matching clutch I made using Swoon Patterns!

— Patterns Mentioned —

👗 Meet You There | Tiered Dress & Top Sewing Pattern by Pattern Emporium
👉 https://patternemporium.com/products/meet-you-there-tiered-dress-top-sewing-pattern-woven-fabrics?aff=133

👗 Heidi Fold Over Clutch
👉 https://swoonpatterns.com/heidi-foldover-clutch-wristlet-4.html

— Recommended Videos —

📹 An updated review of Projector Sewing
👉 https://youtu.be/SU9GhkEdZgk

📹 Overview of Projector Sewing
👉 https://youtu.be/1YSofsnYZdM

📹 How to Gather with an Overlocker/Serger
👉 https://youtu.be/oNawPymJCHc

— Tools & Resources —
(when available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission)

🔧 Fabric is from The Telarie and called ‘Protea Magic’ in Twill
👉 https://www.thetelarie.com/products/protea-magic-pre-order

🔧 Sewing Kit & Tool Recommendations
👉 https://sewandtell.com.au/sewing-resources/

— Chapters —

00:00 – The Perfect Summer Dress for Women – With Bonus Tips for Sewing with Twill Fabric!
00:13 – Why I’m participating in the Precious Fabric Challenge
01:09 – Using a muslin to test the fit before cutting into your fabric
01:52 – How to set up your pattern pieces for projector sewing
03:11 – Cutting my Gingham Dress Fabric with my sewing projector
03:51 – Stay-stitching tips for woven fabrics
04:18 – Reviewing the fit of my musling gingham dress
04:47 – Gathering the dress and final touches on the muslin gingham dress
05:35 – Review of the muslin Gingham Dress and fitting thoughts
08:08 – Final Dress Reveal of my Perfect Summer Dress for Women and thoughts!

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— The Perfect Summer Dress for Women – With Bonus Tips for Sewing with Twill Fabric! —

Join me as I sew a dress for the Precious Fabric Challenge using a stunning twill fabric from The Telarie. I’ll take you through the full process—from starting with a muslin to get the fit just right, to using a projector to cut the pattern pieces perfectly. You’ll learn helpful techniques like stay-stitching for wovens and tips for handling balloon sleeves and gathering. If you’ve ever felt nervous about cutting into your precious fabrics, this video will give you the confidence to do it!

You’ll also find helpful tips for:
– Setting up and using projector sewing
– Why you should always start with a muslin
– Being careful to understand fabric charts and requirements
– Stay-stitching your neckline and armholes
– Managing fabric gathering

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