Tutorial: Lucky Dress with pleated scoop bodice and layered hem

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 4-part tutorial for making her Lucky Dress for little girls. The simple A-line dress buttons up the back and has a fabulous pleated scoop bodice. And check out that fabulous layered hem! Love it!!

Go to part 1 of the tutorial to find out how to draft the pattern for the A-line dress and sleeves.

Go to part 2 to find out how to make the pleated scoop bodice.

Go to part 3 to find out how to put the dress together.

Go to part 4 to find out how to make that awesome layered hem.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

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