How to change your Sewing Pattern Lining to a facing | Vogue Patterns V8577 Dress

Join me as i sew Vogue Patterns V8577 Dress! I'll show you how to reducing the fabric required for this sewing pattern from 7m to 3m by changing the lining for a facing. This simple technique can be used on any sewing pattern and is straight forward even for beginners.

Once you have your sewing pattern adjust i'll show you step by step how to construct the neckline of your dress with this new alteration and i'll also show the changes to make whilst sewing now you have no lining.

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Materials used:
Black and white polka dot Viscose crepe from Rainbow Fabrics https://www.rainbowfabrics.co.uk/
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Links to videos mentioned:
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Skip ahead:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Adjusting your pattern
4:09 - Fabric
5:04 - Front bodice construction
6:53 - Back bodice construction
8:23 - Waistband
9:10 - Pockets
10:31 - Skirt
12:01 - How to apply the facing
16:13 - Armholes
17:29 - finishing touches
22:05 - The reveal

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