3/4 sleeve scoop neck shift dress pattern

This is one of the easiest dresses to sew. You will just need a couple of hours (if you are a newbie) to finish this and have a totally new dress!

This dress features a scoop neckline to show off your sexy collarbone, and the shift dress form gives you plenty of room to breath and covers your big belly (if you have one). Choose a fun print, and you will have a nice outfit for a day out in the sun!

The pattern is created with below the knee length. If you prefer a longer or shorter dress, modify the pattern accordingly. 

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

Instruction (for newbies – if you are not one, just scroll down to the download links).

Cutting:

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Front Facing - 1pcs + Interfacing 1pcs

D. Back Facing - 2pcs + Interfacing 2pcs

E. Sleeve - 2pcs

Lay your fabric of choice flat on the table according to straight of grain as marked by the dashed arrow on the pattern pieces.

The front piece will be cut on fold, so you need to correspond the folded edge with the one marked with a fold mark on the pattern piece.

Cut the fabric according to the quantity required on each pattern block. For example, if the pattern shows Main, Interfacing – cut 1+1”, it means that you need to cut 1 piece as is and 1 mirrored piece from the main fabric as well as from interfacing.

Mark all notches from the pattern pieces to your fabric. When sewing the dress, you need to pay attention to notches to match them up.

Sewing:

1. Apply fusible to the interfacing.

2. Sew darts on Front pieces. Choose a stitch length of about 2 to 2.5 from the outer edge towards end of the dart so that the last stitch is very close to fabric. Stitch off the edge at the dart point, leave thread tails and tie a knot. Press towards top.

3. Sew darts on Back pieces the same way as the front darts and press towards center.

4. Serge center back edges separately. Insert invisible zipper or lapped zipper to your liking.

5. Sew shoulder seams. Serge and press towards back.

7. Sew shoulder seams of neckline facings. Press seam apart and serge. Serge outer edge of facings.

8. Pin facing onto Shell right sides together, adjusting neckline edges. Sew the neckline carefully. Clip into curves, turn the right side out and press. Slip stitch facing to seam allowance of shoulder seam on shell. Slipstitch facing to zipper tape.

9. Sew sleeves into armholes matching notches and gathering ease on cap. Serge and press towards sleeve.

10. Sew side and sleeve seams continuously. Serge and press towards back.

11. Serge lower edge of sleeves. Turn under, press and topstitch or slip stitch as desired.

12. Serge hem, turn under, press and topstitch or slip stitch as desired.

Download links for the scoop neck ¾ sleeve shift dress:

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

The staple sheath dress pattern

Talking about a woman's wardrobe, it is impossible not to mention the staple sheath dress. The dress can be used for whatever occasion you attend - from day to night, from casual to formal, from work to play. It can be made in all kind of fabrics: lace, cotton blend, brocade, etc. and can be altered easily. 

I have a dozen of sheath dresses in my wardrobe, and I can't stop making more every time I find a suitable fabric. I wear them to work almost every day - they are so easy to mix with accessories like cardigans, blazers, necklaces, handbags or shoes. You will never look boring when combining the sheath dress with the right accessories.

The staple sheath dress is also super easy - even for those who are not very experienced. It is also a good one to practice your sewing skills. If you are a newbie in sewing, choose a fabric that is not too thin or too stretchy. And because the dress is so simple with just a few details, please be careful with each seam. A neatly sewn seam will give the dress a high class feeling - look at those luxurious brands! Many of their pieces are classic - the only thing that makes them worthy of the money is the cuts and seams (and the fabrics of course). With the right choice of fabrics, you will have a nice piece of dress no less graceful than the high fashion pieces.

Again, the pattern for the staple sheath dress is made with sizes - petite and regular sizes. Please check for your size before choosing to download. There are some sizes that have not been added, please be patient, I will add them as soon as possible!

You can check for your size here: The Little Sewist Size Chart

The patterns are in pdf format, after downloading, print them on A4 size papers at no scaling/actual size, cut along the lines and tape them together. Put them on the fabric of your choice and start sewing!

Enjoy the sewing journey, and don't forget to share with me your masterpieces!

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Download links:

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

Deep V neck sleeveless box pleat dress

(Scroll down to the end of the post for download links)

The dress today is a deep V neck sleeveless dress with box pleated skirt. You can either make it with box pleat, or just gather the skirt to make an easier one. This dress is below the knee long, but you can lengthen or shorten it to your liking.

The pattern is created in pdf format using A4 paper. I can also create the pattern in other paper sizes (A0 to A4, Letter, Tabloid), so please inform me if you need them.

Print the patterns on A4 paper at actual size/no scaling/100%. Not sure how to print and cut the patterns? Check the guide here.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Again, happy sewing! I look forward to seeing your masterpiece!

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Cutting instruction:

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Back Skirt - 2pcs
B. Front Skirt - 1pcs
C. Front - 1pcs
D. Back - 2pcs
E. Front Facing - 1pcs
F. Back Facing - 2pcs
G. Front Waistband - 1pcs
H. Back Waistband - 2pcs

Download links for the dress:

Check for your size in the Size Chart before downloading. Not finding your size? Comment your height, bust – waist – hip measurements in the comment box below and I will send you the custom-made pattern for you as soon as I can!

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

Tea length circle skirt dress pattern

I was really impressed by this design in the Marchesa Notte Spring 2016 collection. This dress is made of luxurious lace, featuring a voluminous tea length circle skirt, a fitted bodice and 3/4 sleeves - sweet and graceful for those who don't want to show off too much skin. It can make you the center of attention in a formal event.

Of course, the dress can be simplified by using less luxurious-looking materials if you don't want to stand out too much, or just don't have the resources to make one exactly the same as the original design - I know this kind of lace must cost you a lot! I think even when you simplify the dress, it will still be able to turn heads.

The pattern is designed based on the idea of the dress. If you want to show off the volume of the skirt, you will need the help of a petticoat. But even when you don't have one, the dress will still be impressive (and to my opinion, more suitable for real life!)

Again, the pattern comes with sizes - regular and petite sizes You can check for your size in the size chart here: The Little Sewist Size Chart

The links for free download of the Marchesa Notte inspired tea length circle skirt dress are shown at the end of the post. Again, I made the pattern in A4 paper, just print it out at 100%/non scaling/actual size as usual. The rest will be cut and tape, and cut (again). It will take a lot of patience!

Hope you will enjoy making it and create a wonderful piece for yourself! Please share with me your project. I would love to see how yours turn out to be.

Download links:

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

Xoxo

Tien the Little Sewist