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Easy Maxi Dress DIY

There is something classy about an easy dress that let’s you simply shine. A maxi dress is just that. You can wear this silhouette in the Winter with a scarf, a blazer and some boots -or- in the Summer belted at the waist or free flowing, with sandals and a statement necklace – and always look fabulous.

To make a maxi dress you don’t need a lot of sewing skills, or even a fancy pattern. All you need are some basic sewing essentials and a T-shirt that you like the fit of.

How to sew a maxi dress.


 

How to sew a maxi dress

Maxi dress DIY


 

Skill level: Advanced beginner (sewing with knit fabric)

Time needed: 2 hours

MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • 2.5 – 3 yds mid-weight knit fabric
  • Measuring tape
  • Coordinating thread
  • Ball point sewing needle
  • Fitted T-shirt for pattern
  • Basic sewing essentials

Click here for instructions

Happy sewing!

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  1. Trine says

    January 7, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    This is so great – love it ♡

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  2. Linda Kintz says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Wow that looks pretty easy and comfy.

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  3. Pauline says

    April 8, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Great Idea, looks comfy and cozy, too!

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  4. Cornidean Smith says

    January 10, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    This pattern look easy and slimming.

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  5. Lisa Miller-Mecham says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:24 am

    This is such a cool DIY! I love how you even included a tutorial to make the facing.

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  6. Debbie says

    October 17, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    I have to say this dress was so easy to make! What’s more is that it is so warm for fall that I wish I could wear it all the time as I loooove this dress so thank you, Jessica

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  7. joharibypearl says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Will definately be trying this dress out and sharing the result.

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