How to make a shift dress - detailed tutorial to make this pattern, and sew a classic shift dress

My shift dress tutorial shows you everything you need to know to make a bespoke shift dress pattern from a bodice block, and how to sew your dress - every single detail!

This is a new version of a similar tutorial, which was one of the first I ever made - so this is a new improved version.

If you need a fitted bodice block you can find my tutorial here:    • How to draft a semi fitted bodice block - ...  

If you need a semi-fitted bodice block you can also find my tutorial here:    • How to draft a semi fitted bodice block - ...  

The following tutorials go in to a bit more detail about some of the techniques in this video;

How to sew an invisible zipper:    • How to sew an invisible zipper. Detailed t...  

How to sew a lapped zipper:    • How to sew a lapped zipper - detailed step...  

How to sew perfect darts:    • Easily Sew Perfect Darts - with these tips!  

How to sew various hems:    • Learn to sew hems for all fabric types. De...  


Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:07 Making the pattern
27:17 Make and fit the sample
42:23 Finish the pattern
52:47 Make the dress
57:03 Pattern matching the zip
1:08:40 Putting in the facing