It’s already Day 4 of our Vivienne & Dylan sew-a-long! Just a quick note – you’ll notice that the steps vary depending on which pattern you’re sewing up, since construction is slightly different.

Working on Vivienne? Today we are attaching the side panels, and sewing our shoulder seams. You can use a serger for both steps, or a stretch stitch on a regular sewing machine Not sure which stitches to use? Check out one of our 101 blog posts here for some helpful beginner info.

Working on Dylan? Day 4 is attaching your sleeves.

Note – If you’re following a specific hack, your steps may vary!

Don’t forget:

• Make sure you are taking an accurate and consistent seam allowance!
• Be sure to press your waist seam toward the bodice for Vivienne, before attaching side panels

Want to sew along with me? Check out today’s video!

If you have questions about today’s steps, you are always welcome to post in our SAL group so we can help you! Be sure to check in each day during the SAL, and look for daily posts to enter our giveaways. We can’t wait to see what you create this week!

 

VIVIENNE / DYLAN

DAY 1: MEASURING, PRINTING, & CUTTING / MEASURING, PRINTING, & CUTTING

DAY 2: PREPPING BODICE / SIDE PANELS

DAY 3: GATHERING & ATTACHING SKIRT TO BODICE / SHOULDER SEAM

DAY 4: SIDE PANELS & SHOULDER SEAM / SLEEVES

DAY 5:  BINDING / NECKBAND

DAY 6: HEMMING + OPTIONAL POCKETS / HEMMING

DAY 7: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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