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SEW TIER 1 SKIRT

With the right sides together, sew the tier 1 front and back pieces at the side seams. There are three pieces. Leave the center back finished edges (View A) or center front edge (View B) open. View A will have fusible at the center back and should be finished.

Tier 1 Skirt pieces for the Shay Dress pattern is are shown pinned.
Tier 1 Skirt pieces for the Shay Dress pattern is are shown pinned.

Finish and press seams to the back.

Skirt tier sides are sewn and finished.

SEW TIER 2 SKIRT

BOTH VIEWS | With the right sides together, sew the tier 2 pieces together at the side seams. There are three pieces.

VIEW A | This tier should be a tube when sewn. Finish and press the seams. VIEW B | Leave the center front edge open. Finish and press the seams to the back.

SEW TIER 3 SKIRT

BOTH VIEWS | With right sides together, sew the tier 3 pieces. There are four pieces.

VIEW A | This tier should be a tube when sewn. Finish and press seams.

Shay Tier 3 skirt pieces are shown sewn into a tube.

VIEW B | Leave the center front edge open. Finish and press the seams to the back.

Shay Tier 3 skirt pieces are shown sewn

GATHER THE TOP EDGE OF ALL THE TIERS

Make sure all of the notches are marked on your tier pieces. Change your stitch length to the longest possible length. Sew two parallel baste stitch lines at the top edge of the tiers. Make sure not to backstitch at the beginning or end of your stitch lines and leave long ends to your threads.

  • The first line is 1/4″ (0.6 cm) away from the fabric edge.
  • The second line is 1/2″ (1.25 cm) away from the fabric edge.

Pull the bobbin threads to gather the tiers.

Shay Dress tiers 1-3 are shown gathered.
Shay Dress tiers 1-3 are shown gathered.

Shay Sew Along Posts | Getting Started | Preparing the Bodice | Sew Bodice and Neckline, Finish Tank Armhole | Sew and Attach Sleeves | Sew and Gather Skirt Tiers | Zipper and Finishing View A | Button Placket and Finishing View B