How to Make the ModestProm Low Sew Gown - General Instructions

The ModestProm Low Sew Gown is very fast and easy to make. Here's how.

Materials Needed:

• Stretch top (to wear on outside)
• Undershirt, chemise, or tank top (will attach skirt to and wear underneath stretch top)
• 2 1/2 yards of 45" or 60" wide material for skirt (may need more if you are over about 5' 8" tall)
• Thread to match material
• Scissors or rotary cutter
• Sewing machine or serger

Step 1: Cut Your Material

Make sure the material is folded in half and lay it out on a cutting board or flat surface. Cut straight across at 1 1/4 yards. You should then have two identical pieces of material, each 1 1/4 yards long.

Step 2: Sew Material Together at Sides

Put the material with the right sides together. (Note: The "right side" is the side that will show when your dress is completed.) Sew the two side seams (each seam should be 1 1/4 yards long).

Step 3: Gather the Skirt

Using a long straight stitch, gather one edge of the material so that it fits the bottom of your stretch top.

Step 4: Attach the Skirt to the Top

Sew the gathered edge of  the skirt to your undershirt, tank top, or chemise. (Put the right sides of the skirt and top together, then sew.) You have now created most of your dress!

Step 5: Check the Skirt Length

Try on your dress with the shoes you will be wearing. If necessary, shorten the skirt, remembering to allow for the hem.

Step 6: Hem the Skirt

When the skirt is the correct length, hem the bottom.

To wear your gown, put on the skirt, then slip on your outer top over the undershirt/chemise/tank top.

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