How to sew a Jenny dress?

Introducing Jenny, the tiered dress with ruffles, perfect for flying and twirling. Easy to put on, it has just one opening in the back with a strap and a button. Its multiple gathered bands hide pockets on the sides, and its sleeves, which can be worn 7/8th or rolled up below the elbow, are elasticated at the wrist for added comfort. 

With its many ruffles, Jenny requires a lot of fabric and patience. That's why we advise you to choose a fabric within your budget, but also according to your abilities. Although she's not difficult, for starters we'd advise you to choose a fabric that doesn't slip too much, such as a soft cotton or viscose poplin or twill. If you're afraid of the chewing-gum effect of viscose, you can starch the fabric between steps to stiffen it a little and make it easier to pass under the sewing machine. 

If, on the other hand, you have the experience of many patterns behind you, take the opportunity to make this dress even more memorable by adding extra layers of ruffles, or by choosing a fancier material: a little transparency with organza, plumetis or lace, or a play of gradations of patterns or colors by playing on the scale of the print. For the latter, since panels are sometimes cut at 90°, remember to choose a pattern that can be read from all directions.

You'll need :

-3m80 for the largest size in a 140cm wide fabric,
-a little 5mm elastic,
-1 button 9 to 15mm wide for neck closure.

Visit the step-by-step video tutorial herethe pattern to buy here.