Millie Dress
In this class, you’ll learn how to sew the Millie skater dress. Follow along step by step, and you’ll see just how easy it is. Patterns in sizes 34 to 56 included!
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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
The Millie is a fitted skater dress with shaped front and back panels, a gently flared skirt, and a wide round neckline that dips lower at the back.
The pattern includes short and long sleeves, allowing the same silhouette to work across seasons.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Cut mirrored and on-the-fold pieces accurately.
- Match notches along the curved panel seams.
- Choose needles and stitches for stretch fabric.
- Set sleeves using the front, back, and shoulder marks.
- Sew continuous sleeve and side seams.
- Distribute a knit neckband evenly around the neckline.
- Finish stretch hems with an elastic stitch.
Fabric and materials
Choose a stretch knit with fluid drape and movement. The sample uses a lightweight knit; viscose jersey and modal are also recommended.
A firmer knit will give the skirt less movement. Use a ballpoint, jersey, or stretch needle with an overlocker or a stretch-capable stitch on a regular sewing machine.
Make it your own
Choose short or long sleeves and adjust the skirt length during fitting. Hem options include twin-needle stitching, zigzag, or another elastic stitch.
Pattern sizing
The pattern includes six grouped sizes from 34/36 through 54/56. The chart covers busts of 86–132 cm, waists of 64–110 cm, and hips of 90–136 cm.
Finished dress length ranges from 89 cm in size 34/36 to 94 cm in size 54/56.
The video class includes A4 home-print and A0 copy-shop patterns, with short and long sleeves and shaped panels for the fitted bodice and flared skirt.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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