To help you in your sewing experience, we’re thrilled to share the Ivie 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 Ivie Dress or Two Piece Set:
- The Ivie Pattern is available in sizes 0-30, with two cup sizes.
- Washed and pressed fabric: we have a fabric resource post here.
- 1 1/2 yard of 1/2″ Elastic for the waist. You can find the cut chart on page 7 of the tutorial.
- 1 1/2 yard of 1/4″ Elastic for the sleeve hem if sewing the cap sleeve or 3/4 sleeve view. You can find the cut chart on page 7 of the tutorial.
VIEW A | Dress with Tank Ruffle
VIEW B | Two-Piece Set with Cap Sleeves
A few optional notions:
- If the skirt pockets are included, a small piece of Fusible Interfacing is recommended to stabilize the pocket openings. We recommend this tricot fusible interfacing from Wawak.
- Tailor’s Chalk for marking notches and pattern marks.
- Safety Pins for threading your drawstrings.
- Hem Gauge to help maintain your hem depth measurement.
- 1/4″ wide Ribbon for ties if not using main fabrics.
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
VIEW A | TANK DRESS
MAIN CUT LIST A/B CUP
- #1 A/B – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #3 – TANK SLEEVE RUFFLE – CUT 2
- #5 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #7 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #13 – TANK ARMHOLE BIAS – CUT 2
MAIN CUT LIST C/D CUP
- #1 C/D – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #3 – TANK SLEEVE RUFFLE – CUT 2
- #5 – BACK SKIRT – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #6 C/D – FRONT SKIRT – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #7 – BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 C/D – FRONT SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #13 – TANK ARMHOLE BIAS – CUT 2
VIEW A | DRESS WITH CAP OR 3/4 SLEEVES
MAIN CUT LIST A/B CUP
- #1 A/B – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #4 – CAP OR 3/4 SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #5 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #7 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #14 OR #15 – SLEEVE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
MAIN CUT LIST C/D CUP
- #1 C/D – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #4 – CAP OR 3/4 SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #5 – BACK SKIRT – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #6 C/D – FRONT SKIRT – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #7 – BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #8 C/D – FRONT SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #14 OR #15 – SLEEVE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
VIEW B | TWO PIECE SET WITH TANK & SKIRT
TANK MAIN CUT LIST A/B CUP
- #1 A/B – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #3 – TANK SLEEVE RUFFLE – CUT 2
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #13 – TANK ARMHOLE BIAS – CUT 2
TANK MAIN CUT LIST C/D CUP
- #1 C/D – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #3 – TANK SLEEVE RUFFLE – CUT 2
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #13 – TANK ARMHOLE BIAS – CUT 2
SKIRT MAIN CUT LIST
- #5 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #7 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #9 – WAISTBAND – CUT 2
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #16 – SKIRT WAIST TIES – CUT 2
VIEW B – TWO-PIECE SET WITH TOP & SKIRT
TOP MAIN CUT LIST A/B CUP
- #1 A/B – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #4 – CAP OR 3/4 SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #14 OR #15 – SLEEVE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
TOP MAIN CUT LIST C/D CUP
- #1 C/D – FRONT BODICE – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK BODICE – CUT ON FOLD
- #4 – CAP OR 3/4 SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #11 – FRONT BODICE TIES – CUT 2
- #12 – NECKLINE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
- #14 OR #15 – SLEEVE BIAS CASING – CUT 2
SKIRT MAIN CUT LIST
- #5 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #7 – FRONT & BACK SKIRT RUFFLE – CUT 2 ON FOLD
- #9 – WAISTBAND – CUT 2
- #10 – POCKETS – CUT 4
- #16 – SKIRT WAIST TIES – CUT 2
Ivie Sew Along Posts | Getting Started | Prep Pattern, Sew Drawstrings & Bodice | Sew Tank Sleeve | Sew Cap or 3/4 Sleeves | Sew Neckline & Hem Top Bodice | Sew the Pockets & Skirt Tiers | Sew the Dress Waist Casing | Sew the Skirt Ties & Skirt Waistband
