Smocked bishop dresses are one of the most beloved heirloom garments of all times! There are some tricks to mastering a beautiful bishop dress. Connie Palmer's construction methods are easy and will give your dress a professional look.
Connie is one of the master children's garment construction teachers today, and having Connie as your guide right in your sewing room will be priceless. You will use this video over and over to review perfect neckband, plackets, inserting elastic loops, a variety of sleeve finishes and much, much more. Classic children's clothing never goes out of style and sweet bishop dresses are a must-have for every girl’s wardrobe. Please Note: Bishop dress pattern not included; you can use any basic bishop pattern of your choosing in conjunction with this video.
Topics Include:
Needed Notions
Cutting Tips
Pleating a Bishop
Sleeve Variations
Importance of Tying-Off
Three Placket Methods
Inserting Elastic Loops
Binding the Neck
Seam Finishing
NOTE: This was originally released as a DVD workshop. Video run time: One hour and 44 minutes
