Crescent detail dress pattern

(Download links at the end of the post)

Loving to try a new thing for a boring day? I have an interesting pattern for you.

I love dart manipulation, because it gives me countless possibilities to make a garment to my taste. I have a habit of looking carefully at designer clothing to see how they manipulated the darts on the garments.

Dart manipulation is the most fundamental and versatile way to turn simple slopers into flattering fashion.  The most used techniques are dart manipulation via pivot points and slash and spread/close. If you look closely at the minimalist designs by famous fashion designers, you may find a lot of artistry ways to cut and sew a dress, and some of them are surprisingly simple and easy to follow along. You will see a sheath dress just a sheath dress at first glance, but a special piece at the second look. Just look at Milly, Michael Kors or Victoria Beckham’s sheath dress designs, you will find a lot to learn from her!

I will not talk much about these techniques here, because you can find lots of books and tutorials about them. Let’s turn to the pattern I am sharing today: the mini dress with crescent detail at the front.

I found this idea of dart manipulation in the Mix and Match pattern making on Sewist.com and it is so interesting that I try to mix this kind of bodice on a suitable bottom and make a dress with this. Because the crescent detail is a statement on its own, I choose a simple above the knee A line center-pleated skirt design. I was happy with the result: a mini dress with a fun twist!

Actually, this dress is pretty easy to sew. You just need to be extra careful when sewing the crescent dart. For those who are new to sewing, try pinning or basting the pieces first before you start the sewing machine.

You can see in the photo below the pattern pieces for the front of the dress – the two pieces should be aligned and sewn together precisely to make a perfect circle – which is vital to ensure the value of the dress. Do you think it is interesting enough to give it a try?

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.

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

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

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Download links for the crescent dart detail 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!

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

Asymmetrical gathered front dress pattern

Do you feel that basic dress patterns are just not challenging at all? Do you want to try a new style for your dress?

I always think that classic patterns are interesting, not just because I have countless choices of fabrics to make them, but also because the simpler the pattern, the more careful I need to make it look high-class. That is why you are going to see a lot of classic sewing patterns on my blog, and along with them are examples of luxury brands’ pieces to show you how simple patterns are turned into thousand-dollar babies.

Of course, as I am really into pattern making, I do not feel happy with just simple patterns. I think it is interesting to modify the pattern into various styles. One of the most popular ways to modify sewing patterns is dart modification. With just some slashes and shifts, you will have a totally new and innovative dress! Many times have I failed, because I tried something too unusual, and the results were more suitable to runways, not real life (at least for me, because I am not very adventurous with my outfits – I prefer safer choices). I finally realized that if you want your dress to be special, just use one or two details, don’t overdo it. For example, just change the upper part of the dress, do not touch the lower part, or just change the lower part and leave the upper part alone. Just one detail will be enough to make the dress unique and still suitable for us commoners. If you are not one, just try anything you can think of, the worst thing would be is you ruining some yards of your fabric (and papers). But every fail has its benefit, you will grow more experienced each time and won’t make the same mistakes again.

Today I am sharing with you the pattern for the asymmetrical gathered front dress. It features an asymmetrical gathered front bodice and a pleated (or gathered) below the knee skirt. I think it still looks classic with the length, but have a modern breath with the gathers. Also you can choose between a pleated skirt and a gathered skirt. A gathered one is suitable with thin and soft fabrics, while a pleated one is more suitable for thicker and stiffer fabrics.

The pattern is created in pdf format. You download the pattern of your size (check in the Size Chart) and print it on A4 paper at actual size/no scaling/100%. There is a test square where you can check if the pattern is printed true to size. If your size is different from the one shown in my blog, please comment your measurements below, and I will make a pattern closest to your measurements. I can create the pattern in other paper sizes (A0 to A4, Letter, Tabloid), so please inform me if you need them.

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

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Download links:

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:

A. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Front - 1pcs

D. Back - 2pcs

E. Front Facing - 1pcs + 1pcs of interfacing

F. Back Facing - 2pcs + 2pcs of interfacing

G. Sleeve - 2pcs