Bishop - Video Lesson
The Bishop is a classic, raglan-sleeved dress with smocking around the neck. It falls just below the knee. In this lesson we will be sewing both views, VIEW A has an easy self-faced placket with a seam up the center back. VIEW B has a continuous bound placket, and the back is cut on the fold. We will also cover the four different sleeve options: banded puff, angel, and long & short smocked sleeves.
Pattern: Bishop
Run Time: 1 hour 35 min
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Difficulty Rating: 4 Thimbles - Expert
Note: While you may use any version of our Bishop pattern, Susan will be sewing in the order of our most current printing of the instructions.
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Our new Children’s Corner Bishop is the classic, raglan-sleeved bishop with smocking around the neck. It falls just below the knee. The revised Bishop pattern is inspired by the original Betsy, Gwen, and Ki bishop patterns by Elizabeth Travis Johnson, and includes two views that close in the back. VIEW A has an easy self-faced placket with a seam up the center back. VIEW B has a continuous bound placket, and the back is cut on the fold. Choose from four different sleeves: banded puff, angel, and long & short smocked sleeves.
We have completely updated our Bishop pattern in August 2017. This new pattern has an expanded size range now include newborn and 3 months. The instructions have been completely re-written with step-by-step diagrams. Each size and piece is unstacked now and is based on the original Elizabeth Travis Johnson Bishop designs.
For Liberty fabric 54" wide, use the 60" wide fabric requirements for sizes newborn-12mo and the 45" wide fabric requirements for sizes 18mo-6.
Size Range: Newborn-6yrs. See Measurement Chart for correct sizing.
Printing Type: Layered Digital Download PDF
SKU: 3
Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium-weight fabrics such as batiste, broadcloth, chambray, or lawn.
Notions:
Shank Buttons (3/8") or plastic snaps (1/4") – 3
Sewing Adhesive Tape 1/4" wide (Tiger Tape or Quilter's Tape)
Edging for sleeve – 1 1/4 yard (optional)