Ivy Dress + Top Sew Along
![8 Sewing Button SQUARE](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/8.-Sewing_Button_SQUARE.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=670)
9 — Finishing touches
18—May 2021
Now it's time to do the finishing touches. Your Ivy Dress or Top is almost complete!
![11 Stitch In The Ditch](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/8-Peplum/11.-Stitch_In_The_Ditch.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
To keep your skirt or peplum seam allowance in place, back tack in the ditch 2-3 stitches at the bodice side seams and bodice centre back.
Our photo shows this on the Ivy Top, but it is the same for the Ivy Dress.
![8 Sewing Button](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/8.-Sewing_Button.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
If you are sewing the Round Neck or Peter Pan Collar, sew a button at centre back, opposite your button loop.
![36 Button Cuff Marking](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/36.-Button_Cuff_Marking.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![37 Sewing Button To Cuff](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/37.-Sewing_Button_To_Cuff.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
If you are sewing the button cuff, sew a buttonhole on each cuff as, as per your machine’s settings. Use the buttonhole placement template as a guide.
Then sew a button on the tab, opposite the buttonhole.
![Ivy Tie Back Sleeveless Dress Hang](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/Ivy_Tie_Back_Sleeveless_Dress_Hang.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Remove any visible basting or gathering stitches that remain and clip any loose threads.
![Ivy Peter Pan Short Sleeve Peplum](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/Ivy_Peter_Pan_Short_Sleeve_Peplum.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![Ivy Round Neck Long Sleeve Tie Cuff](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Ivy-Dress-and-Top/9-Finishing-Touches/Ivy_Round_Neck_Long_Sleeve_Tie_Cuff.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Give your Ivy Dress or Top a final press. You're all done!
Check out the Ivy Dress + Top pattern in our Online Store here. Don't forget you can always email us via [email protected] if you need advice!
Ivy makes from our wonderful community are also popping up over on Instagram, follow @makebytfs and use #TFSIvyDress or #TFSIvyTop so others can check out your creations!