The French Striped Dress Tutorial

No one can doubt that the French have some serious style. Be the coolest of cool with this easy tutorial teaching you how to make a 1960s French-inspired dress. Read along and learn, step by step, how to sew a striped dress with a boat neckline and two front pockets. Pictures guide you along every step of the way. All you need are 1½ yards of knit striped fabric, matching thread, and a free weekend. Enjoy!
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Time to CompleteWeekend project
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- 1½ yards of knit striped fabric
- Matching thread
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jadoredior
Oct 04, 2017
I really love this dress! I typically like dresses that fit a little more like a sheath dress, but the looser fit of this dress is perfect for warm weather during the summer.

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