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This is it, friends! The very last step on our Sudley sewalong. You’ve made it! All we have left to do is hem. And I’m going to go over everything you need to know for all versions. From short sleeves, to elastic cuff sleeves, to hemming your lining. I’ll cover all of it for you.
Let’s finish this up. shall we?
The dress version of Sudley is my absolute favorite! And today we’re going to go ahead and just about finish it up by attaching the skirt to the bodice. Bonus: if you’re making a lined dress, I’ll also show you how to attach the lining skirt as well.
Just going to keep this short and sweet so we can get right to it! Let’s go…
If you’re making a lined View C Sudley dress, then this post is for you! Because today we are going to go over how to attach the bodice lining. Actually, you can really add a lining to any of the Sudley versions, dress or blouse. That’s the great thing about these patterns – totally customizable and interchangeable with all the different views. With any version, you can choose to finish the edges with either bias facing or a bodice lining.
So yes, today will be about the lining! At this point, you should have your main fabric bodice completely put together – ties, shoulder seams, sleeves, and side seams (skip the bias facing step, though). And now we will start on the lining, ready?
Ok, we’re getting closer to the finish line with our Sudley! Especially if you’re making an unlined blouse – you’re almost there! Next up we just have to attach the sleeves and sew up the side seams, so that’s what we will go over today.
Attaching the sleeve is the same no matter what version of sleeve you choose – short sleeve, elbow length, or long sleeve with elastic casing. I’ll just be showing you with a short sleeve today for simplicity and minimal fabric. Also another note – if you’re making a lining, you will want to get this step of the sleeves and side seams done first before attaching the lining! All make sense? Then let’s get to it…
Today in the Sudley sewalong, we are going to go over how to make bias strips and attach them as a bias facing – getting a nice neat finish around the neckline and keyhole. This finishing method is only necessary in an unlined version, so if you are are lining your Sudley, you can go ahead and skip this part.
This is method is done exactly the same whether you have attached the peter pan collar or not. And you can also opt to use store bought bias tape if you would like, just skip the first few steps. Sound good? Let’s get started…