Project Runway Pattern 2444

[the_professors_assistantKeymaster]

Hi
I am just about to make my first dress, so naturally I have chosen one for which there is a tuition video. Thanks so much for that.
Just a couple of questions.
1. What sort of material did you use because I would like to use the same type. The dress looks great.
2. Am not sure if I have missed something, but I can’t find any instruction to finish the raw edges of the material and it looks as though it might fray. Should I pre-overlock with my overlocker, or use the overedge foot on my machine. Or should I just leave it.
I would be very grateful for your help.
JayEm

[the_professors_assistantKeymaster]

I’m so glad to hear that you’re attempting your first dress! You can totally do it! I used taffeta for my example. Yes, I would recommend finishing the raw edges. You can preoverlock the edges at the beginning just to get it over with or serge all your seams so you do a seam and finish at the same time. For other ways to finish raw edges, you can check out this video: https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/finish-seams/ When you finish your dress, please post a pic. 🙂

[the_professors_assistantKeymaster]

Sorry to be needy, but I have another question. I would really like to put in the short sleeves in my dress. I am unclear whether I should complete steps 31, 32 and 33 Armhole Facing, and then 34 and 36 for the short sleeves. In other words, do I need to finish off the armhole if I am inserting a sleeve please? I must admit, I am currently worried about instructions 34 and 36 but am hoping all will become obvious when I reach that point!
Thanks.
JayEm

[the_professors_assistantKeymaster]

No, you don’t need to do the armhole facing if you’re doing sleeves. You can just skip that portion and jump to the sleeve instructions. You can do it! 🙂

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