How to Sew Your Own Maxi Dress

A maxi dress is an ankle length dress that is form fitting at the top and flowy at the bottom. It is typically made from cotton or polyester and can take on a variety of colors, necklines and patterns to fit any formal or casual occasion. Maxi dresses are commonly worn during spring and summer months when the weather turns cool or warm. Making your own maxi dress at home is a simple process.

Things You'll Need

• Yard of fabric
• Yard of matching ribbon
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Sewing pins

Instructions

1. Purchase the fabric and ribbon from your local fabric shop.

2. Wrap the yard of fabric around you like a towel making sure it is placed beneath the pit of your arms.

3. Hold the two free corners of the fabric straight out in front of you with one hand. Glide your free hand down the fabric, starting at the two corners and ending at your chest. Tie the ribbon around the fabric that is extended from your chest.

4. Twist the two free tails of fabric that hang from the ribbon; then twirl them together, wrapping the excess around your neck. Tie the two twisted tails of fabric behind your neck.

5. Take your sewing pins and pin the front slit of the dress from the inside, so the seam will be on the inside. Continue pinning until the slit is the length you want.

6. Sew starting from the top of the slit to where you'd like the slit opening to end. Back stitch the top and bottom of the seam to secure it.

Tips & Warnings

• Pre-wash the fabric before you begin the project to prevent shrinkage after you have sewn the seam.

References

• Giannyl: How To Make A Maxi Dress

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish