Sew along: B*trendy #9; 1759 (butterfly) tunic - finished 21-10

 Cutting the pattern.

I love this butterfly print very much. It's rather expensive, that is why I chose to mix the fabric with a matching solid jersey from the same company. The fabric is very soft and good quality though. I cut the front, the back and the outside of the collar in the butterfly fabric. The sleeves and the inner collar are from the solid fabric. I decided to leave out the kangaroo pocket since I liked the pattern placement on the front as is.

 

Sew the inner and outer collar together on the long side.

Close the collar on the short sides, the side that will be attached to the neck will stay open.

Love the collar.

 

Sew the sides of the front and the back.

Sew the tunnel (could also be bias binding).

Sew the front and the back sleeve together at the underarm seam.

Sew sleeves to dress.

Close the upper arm seam with the burrito roll method.

Roll one sleeve and dress like a burrito.

Fold 'burrito' in one sleeve.

Close sleeve, right sides facing and in it is the complete dress.

sew upper arm seam.

Remove dress from one side.

One upper arm seam closed, repeat on other side.

Add collar, cuffs and band at bottom dress. Add elastic to the tunnel.

Soooo cute.

  

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