How to Sew Bridesmaid Dresses
Bridesmaid dresses today come in many different varieties, styles and colors. Sewing bridesmaid dresses is a great way to save money. You can make the exact style the bride is looking for and use your creativity to make a unique, custom dress.
Items that may be needed:
- Sewing machine
- Dress pattern
- Straightening pins
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Fabric for the dresses
- Measure every bridesmaid to get a measurement for each dress that needs to be sewn.
- Choose the pattern that the bride would like. If the bridesmaids dresses are going to be in different styles, it would be a good idea to look for a pattern that comes in several options so that you are able to save some money.
- Choose the fabric needed for the dresses. Check to make sure that enough of the fabric is available if all of the dresses will be in the same fabric. Usually the pattern package has suggestions on what type of fabric may work will with the pattern chosen.
- Choose the best quality thread that matches with the fabric and any other accessories that may be sewn onto the bridesmaid dresses.
- Cut out the patterns pieces for the dresses. If the dresses are in different sizes, cut out the largest size first and work your way down to the smaller sizes.
- Follow the directions on the pattern. Usually the pattern would be pinned to the fabric and used as a template to cut the fabric in its appropriate shape and size. Begin to sew the dress pieces together according to the pattern.
- Give the dresses to each bridesmaid so that they will be able to try them on and also to note any alterations that the dresses may need.