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This frock by Amanda Walker will cause the ‘it’s got pockets’ dance, a universal bop among stitchers which involves a joyous leap in the air, followed by a hearty cheer! As well as our favourite feature, you’ll have the chance to master working with ribbing, inserting sleeves and sewing with stretch knits. We recommend setting aside an afternoon to savour this beginner project.
Download the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, then print out and follow the cutting guide. Pin a pocket to each side seam of the front and back dress, right sides together, between the notches marked on the pattern. Sew using a 6mm seam, then neaten the edge using an overlocker or zig zag stitch. Press the seam outwards towards the pocket.
With right sides together, pin each sleeve to the front and back dress, matching the notches. Stitch in place and neaten the seam allowance, then press the seam towards the sleeve. Pin the underarm and side seams of the dress, right sides together, and all round the pockets. Sew the seam from the wrist edge of the sleeve, down the side seam, 2.5cm below the
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