SEWING TUTORIAL: How to Make the Abigail Dress 1. Gather the back bodice pieces and place them together from the center back; right sides facing. Pin the pieces together. 2. Now, stitch the center back with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. You can use a serger, or an overlocking stitch for a clean seam finishing. … Continue reading SEWING TUTORIAL: How to Make the Abigail Dress