Esme Vie inspired coat pattern

(Download links at the end of the post)

I must admit that I often take inspiration form high-end fashion. Many of my dresses are made after I look at the newest fashion collection. Although my amateur skills are far from those artists who made them, but I still wish that one day I can make such beautiful pieces (don’t laugh at me, I know I can never have my hands on those expensive fabrics!)

The pattern I share today is inspired by the Esme Vie coat, which is sold at $3,000 on Moda Operandi. For those who haven’t heard of this Italian brand, just Google the name and you will see a lot of beautiful designs. The dress features an elegant midi length, button down placket, long sleeves and flower pearl buttons, which is so suitable for a late fall or winter wedding. In fact, I have seen pictures of this dress worn by a bride. She looked totally gorgeous! Don’t you think that this dress is pretty princess-like? I remember Kate Middleton wearing many similar designs in royal events.

When you sew this dress, fully line it to create the feeling of a thousand-dollar baby. Also choose the right buttons so you do not undermine the dress. You may not have the flower pearl buttons exactly the same as the Esme Vie dress, but you can choose from a wide range of handmade vintage buttons at the craft stores or online.

So if you are a bride-to-be who loves to DIY your own wedding dress, this Esme Vie dress is one worth considering not only because of its elegant design, but also because it is pretty easy to sew. Choose heavy bodied fabrics like sateen, dupioni or brocade to ensure the volume of the dress.

The pattern is created in pdf format using A4 paper. The patterns use the sizes in the size chart here. If your size is different from the one shown in my blog, please comment your measurements below. I will make a pattern closest to your measurements. I can also create the pattern in other paper sizes (A0 to A4, Letter, Tabloid), so please inform me if you need them.

Not sure how to print and cut the patterns? Check the guide here.

Again, happy sewing! I hope to see your masterpiece!

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Download links for the Esme Vie inspired coat:

Check for your size in the Size Chart before downloading.

Petite XS	Regular XS
Petite S	Regular S
Petite M	Regular M
Petite L	Regular L
Petite XL	Regular XL
Petite XXL	Regular XXL

Instruction for cutting:

This dress is fully lined, so you should prepare one part of self-fabric and one part of lining fabric.

Self

A. Center Front Placket - 2pcs

B. Front Skirt - 2pcs

C. Back Skirt - 2pcs

D. Front - 2pcs

E. Back - 2pcs

F. Back Facing - 2pcs

G. Sleeve - 2pcs

Lining

A. Front Skirt - 2pcs

C. Back Skirt - 2pcs

D. Front - 2pcs

E. Back - 2pcs

F. Sleeve - 2pcs