How to sew a Jenna dress?

Meet Jenna, the first surprise of the year, for Lemonade Couture Club subscribers! Jenna is the ruffled dress that will turn your head. Wear it casual with a pair of sneakers, or dress it up with your best party shoes. Its 5 ruffles and twirling sleeves give it a very light look. The rounded bias neckline is wide enough to slip on, and with its above-the-knee length, it's sure to show off your legs. Be warned, though, that patience will be your best ally on this sewing project, as you'll need to gather and hem all its little ruffles!

 To sew Jenna, we chose a crinkle polyester voile, which gives the material a "waffle" effect like mini pleats. If you're lucky enough to find a micro-pleat, it's sure to look great. Choose a light, fluid fabric rather than a cotton fabric that won't give the desired effect of ruffles. Depending on the transparency of your fabric, we recommend that you choose a lining for the sleeves and body, as we have done. To save fabric, we've also used lining instead of fabric for the parts hidden by the ruffles on the last three tiers of the bust.

This dress will require a lot of patience, so don't hesitate to make it over several days. Remember to bring new machine needles to avoid pulling threads, and if you have the opportunity to find one, a mini iron will also be a small plus to help you make the multiple muslin hems of this model. Ours is from Clover, but you'll find other brands on the Internet or in larger haberdashers.

To sew Jenna, you'll need:
-3m fabric in 140cm width,
-1m10 lining in 140cm width, or 1m40 if your fabric is transparent,
-80cm bias.

-pattern only available here via subscription to Lemonade Couture Club.

See you next month with the Deniz Dress pattern, perfect for waiting for sunny days!