Tess Sew Along
Would you like some additional support sewing the Tess Top and Dress Pattern?
This sew along below will walk you through each step. Start today!
The Tess is a fitted dress and top with a wide ballet style neckline, designed for medium weight knits. There are two front and back necklines and three sleeve options. Choose from a sleeveless tank, short sleeves, or long sleeves. There is a waist-length and a hip-length top. The dress is midi length with side slits.
Pattern Format: PDF
Size Range: 0-30, with 2 bust cup options
Fabric: KNIT
Sewing Level: ADVANCED BEGINNER
TESS TOP AND DRESS SEW ALONG
Find all you need to know about the Tess pattern is in this post: size charts, pattern illustrations, and more.
Tess Top and Dress Inspiration and recommended fabrics can be found in this post.
Fitting and custom adjustments is an important part of apparel sewing, here we go over the most common adjustments you may need when making the Tess.
We’ll begin the Tess Sew Along here by gathering supplies and cutting the pattern pieces for your knit dress or top.
Continue sewing here where we’ll cover attaching the sleeves (all sleeved views) and sewing the side seams for the top views.
If sewing the dress view, continue here where we’ll sew the side seams, slit, and hem.
We’re almost done! Finish the Tess Top and Dress here by sewing the sleeve hems or attaching armbands to the tank view.
