Sleeveless Square Neck Yoke Dress

This version also includes Heirloom sewing techniques such as Hemstitching and French Seams and introduces the student to a few basic pattern drafting techniques.

Techniques covered in this class will include preparing the fabric, measuring and fit, cutting and layout of fabric, hand embroidery techniques used to make this version, heirloom techniques used to make this version, and basic construction and finishing of the dress.

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Emma Dress

Tina Viator

Love your teaching style ❤️

Love your teaching style ❤️

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Emma Dress

Gwen Lejsal

I absolutely loved this class! I learned so much and I have always loved sewing. My husband and my house are so neglected because all I want to do is sew.

I absolutely loved this class! I learned so much and I have always loved sewing. My husband and my house are so neglected because all I want to do is sew.

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Excellent!

Kathy Miller

This was such an enjoyable learning experience. Jeanna's clear instructions along with the visuals makes one feel she is right next to you guiding you to su...

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This was such an enjoyable learning experience. Jeanna's clear instructions along with the visuals makes one feel she is right next to you guiding you to success. I look forward to future classes! Definitely a 5 star class.

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Great

Karen Boudreaux

Great job!

Great job!

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Summer Emma Dress

angela hall

Excellent instruction and I was able to complete the Summer Emma Dress. Jenna’s teaching style appeals to all type of learners. I would highly recommend ta...

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Excellent instruction and I was able to complete the Summer Emma Dress. Jenna’s teaching style appeals to all type of learners. I would highly recommend taking this class or any class that she might offer in the near future.

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Join Jeanna Hanna in her home sewing studio and learn how to combine patterns, fabrics, laces, and trims to create this beautiful heirloom dress, just in time for summer.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

  • 1

    Welcome: The Summer Emma Dress

    • Welcome Video

  • 2

    Lesson 1: Measuring for Fit & Fabric & Floss Preparation

    • Lesson 1 Notes

    • Fabric Preparation

    • Body Measurements & Fitting Adjustments

    • Measurement Chart Printable

    • Lesson 1: Recap
  • 3

    Lesson 2: Cutting and Layout

    • Lesson 2 Notes

    • Directional Placement

    • Front Yoke, Front Yoke Embroidery Panel and Placket Piece Layout.

    • Center Back Yoke Pieces and Center Back Yoke Adjustment

    • Finish Dress Length Measurements
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Armsyce and Placket

    • Lesson 3 Notes

    • Adjustment of the Armscye

    • Creating & Applying Back Placket

    • Sewing Back Placket

    • Finishing Back Placket
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Hand Embroidery for Front Yoke

    • Lesson 4 Notes

    • Front Embroidery

    • Back Embroidery

    • Emma Embroidery Key 1

    • Optional Emma Embroidery Key

    • Embroidery: Setup, Tips, & Tools

    • Embroidery Running Stitch

    • Embroidery Cornflower

    • Embroidery Flower Center

    • Embroidery Lazy Daisy

    • Back Embroidery
  • 6

    Lesson 5: Dress Construction

    • Lesson 5 Notes

    • Sewing Machine & Heirloom Stitching

    • Hand Basting the Front Yoke

    • Introduction to Entredeaux

    • Sewing the Front Yoke

    • Re-Draft Shoulder for Sleeveless Version

    • Recap First Part of Lesson 5

    • Preparing the Entredeaux

    • Applying Entredeaux to the Shoulders

    • Sewing Front/Back Yoke and Lining

    • Gathering the Skirt

    • Join the Skirt to Yoke
  • 7

    Lesson 6: Finishing Touches

    • Lesson 6 Notes

    • Cutting & Applying Bias Arm Bands

    • French Seams and Finishing Sewing Arm Bands

    • Button Holes

    • Hemming and Sewing on Buttons

    • Recap
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • In Conclusion

  • 9

    A Special Thank You!

    • Special Discount
  • 10

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Heirloom Garment Creator

Jeanna Hanna

Jeanna Hanna loves to create beautiful handmade children’s clothing. She comes from a long line of gifted seamstresses and hand workers and for over 40 years she has pursued learning, practicing, and perfecting the art of Heirloom Sewing in all its various forms. Beginning with a desire at an early age to create clothing for her dolls, for herself, and then for her daughter, Jeanna immersed herself in every aspect of garment design and construction which included machine training, hand sewing, smocking, pleating, Heirloom sewing, pattern drafting, clothing design, tailoring techniques and garment construction. Jeanna has also worked tirelessly to learn the art of fabric, laces, and trims selections and combinations for her garments. She relies on her training in Color Theory which enables one to use a color wheel and color theory principles to choose embroidery floss, trims, and threads to coordinate color shades with any project. Jeanna is always striving to increase her own level of knowledge and skill set so that each and every creation is more unique and more beautiful than the one before.