In this post, we will sew the waist casing for the dress views. If you are finishing a set, you can finish the skirt here.

DRESS | SEW THE BODICE TO THE SKIRT

With the right sides together, sew the skirt to the bodice at a 3/4” (2 cm) seam. Match the side seams, the center front, and the center back. If sewing the C/D version, make sure to match the front and back. The fronts will be longer.

Sew and finish the seam. Press the seam allowance up towards the bodice. This large seam allowance will create the waist elastic casing.

DRESS | SEW THE WAIST CASING

Pin the seam allowance in place. Edgestitch the finished edge and leave a 2” (5 cm) opening towards the back to insert the elastic. 

DRESS | INSERT 1/2” (1.25 CM) ELASTIC

Use the cut chart on page 7 to cut your dress waist elastic length. Add safety pins to both ends. Thread the elastic through the opening, being careful not to twist it.

Overlap the edge by 3/8” (1 cm) and pin in place. Once the elastic length is confirmed, secure the elastic with a zig zag stitch. Edgestitch the opening of the casing to enclose the elastic. 

DRESS | FINAL PRESS

If sewing the Ivie Dress, you are finished. Give your Ivie a final press! 

In case you missed any posts, you can find links to the Ivie Sew Along below! We hope you love your Ivie!

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