Hayes Sew Along | Getting Started
To help you in your sewing experience, we're thrilled to share the Hayes Sew Along. This sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support.
GATHERING SUPPLIES
Before we begin sewing, here's what you'll need for your Hayes Dress or Two Piece Set:
- The Hayes Pattern available in sizes 0-30.
- Washed and pressed fabric: we have a fabric resource post here.
- 1/2 YD of 1/4" Elastic - Open Back Dress
- 1 YD of 1/2" Elastic - Dress & Skirt
A few optional notions:
- A small piece of Fusible Interfacing
- Tailor’s Chalk for marking notches and pattern marks.
- Safety Pins for threading elastic.
- Hem Gauge
- 3/8" (1 cm) wide Ribbon for ties if not using the main fabric.
TIPS FOR CUTTING
When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:
- Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
- Read the information on each pattern piece.
- Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold.
- If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
- If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
- Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
- Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.
CUT LISTS
Below are the cut lists for each view. Before cutting, there are a few things to consider.
- I always suggest sewing a test garment/muslin first. You don't have to sew the full dress for this, but I suggest at lease making a muslin of the bodice to check the fit.
- Add any extra advice here....
VIEW A OPEN BACK DRESS
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 - A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #2 - A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #3 - OPEN BACK BODICE - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 - SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #9 CENTER FRONT SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #10 SIDE FRONT SKIRT - CUT 2
- #11 SIDE BACK SKIRT - CUT 2
- #12 CENTER BACK SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #14 CENTER BACK SKIRT CASING - CUT 1
- #17 WAIST TIES - CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #1 A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #2 A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #3 OPEN BACK - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #13 POCKETS - CUT 4
- #18 FRONT HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #19 BACK HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
VIEW A FULL BACK DRESS
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 - A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #2 - A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #4 - FULL BACK BODICE - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 - SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #9 CENTER FRONT SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #10 SIDE FRONT SKIRT - CUT 2
- #11 SIDE BACK SKIRT - CUT 2
- #12 CENTER BACK SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #17 WAIST TIES - CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #1 A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #2 A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #4 FULL BACK - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #13 POCKETS - CUT 4
- #18 FRONT HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #19 BACK HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
VIEW B TOP AND SKIRT SET
MAIN CUT LIST
- #5 - A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #6 - A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #7 - FULL BACK BODICE - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 - SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #9 CENTER FRONT SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #10 SIDE FRONT SKIRT - CUT 2
- #11 SIDE BACK SKIRT - CUT 2
- #12 CENTER BACK SKIRT - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #15 FRONT WAISTBAND - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #16 BACK WAISTBAND - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #17 WAIST TIES - CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #5 A/B OR C/D - CENTER FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #6 A/B OR C/D - SIDE FRONT BODICE - CUT 2
- #7 FULL BACK - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 SLEEVES - CUT 2
- #13 POCKETS - CUT 4
- #18 FRONT HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #19 BACK HEM FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
Hayes Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Staystitching, Interfacing, & Ties | Assemble Bodice & Sew Neckline | Attach Sleeves and Sew Sides | Finishing the Bodice | Assemble Skirt | Finish Dress and Skirt Waistband
