Malibu Sew-Along // Supplies

We hope you've marked your calendar to join in with our Malibu sew-along!! Today, we’re talking supplies, so you can gather what you need before we get started on May 4th.

PATTERN

First and foremost, you will need the Malibu Cross-Back Dress pattern. Remember, coupon code MALIBUSAL2015 gets you 30% off your entire order in the Modkid Etsy store. The coupon code expires on Friday, May 1st at midnight EST.

FABRIC

The suggested fabrics include: Woven fabrics such as quilting cottons, shirting, voiles, gauzes, and lawns. Or, knit fabrics such as jerseys, interlocks, stretch velvet or stretch velour.  Here are the fabric requirements:

NOTIONS

In addition to fabric, you will need the following notions:  1/4" wide knit or clear elastic - 1/2 yard for sizes 2T-5, 2/3 yards for sizes 6-12.

OPTIONAL NOTIONS

The following items are not required, but you may find them helpful:

• Spray Startch
• twin stretch needle
• hem tape
• In lieu of making your own binding, you can use Fold Over Elastic (FOE) or pre-made double fold bias tape. You will need 2.5 yards for sizes 2T-5 or 3 yards for sizes 6-12.

We love seeing your fabric selections, so be sure to show them off on our Malibu Sew-Along Event Page.