Free PDF sewing pattern: Hi-low flounce hem gown (petite size XXS-XXL)

Hi guys,

I am presenting the petite size version of the the pattern for the hi-low flounce hem gown, as promised. I really love it when I receive feedback from you, my dear readers.

I just realized that there is a way to create multi-layered PDF files, in which I can put each size in one layer, and then you can print individual sizes separately. Voila, you will no longer need to carefully trace your size from a bunch of lines and dots. However, I am still working on this new feature, so please be patient and bear with my currently very messed up pattern files.

The nested patterns that I've posted recently are made to be printed in actual size on both A4 and letter paper, so you don't have to worry about paper sizes any more. Just use your home printer and A4 or letter paper, which one available at your place and print the patterns out. 

Remember to print out the first page where I put the test square of 10cm/4in before you continue. Some people complained that they had the pattern printed smaller than the actual size and came up with very tight garments. Don't waste your time and fabric because of this carelessness.

Printed pattern after taping all the pages together

As usual, please check the size chart your size before cutting. If you belong to the group of multi-sized body, you can grade between sizes. There are a few tutorials on the Internet showing you how to grade between sizes. I will make one when I have time.

Now back to the pattern: you can download it here - the Hi-low flounce hem gown (petite size XXS-XXL).

Love, 

Tine the Little Sewist

Free PDF sewing pattern: Hi-low flounce hem gown (regular size XXS-XXL)

Hi friends,

Finally I have the pattern for the high low flounce hem gown ready (after a long time struggle). Hope you will enjoy sewing this dress and do not forget to send me the result! I believe you will have great garments to show!

As usual, the pattern is created for regular sizes first. I will try to come up with pattern for petite size as soon as possible.

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.

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

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

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. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Front Flounce - 1pcs

D. Back Flounce - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

Check for your size in the Size Chart before cutting. 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!

Download link here: Sleeveless High Low Flounce Hem Gown (Regular size XXS-XXL).

Free PDF sewing pattern: the Sleeveless Flounce Hem Dress (regular sizes)

Hi guys, 

As promised, I am presenting my newest pattern: the Sleeveless Flounce Hem Dress. This dress is surely a must have in your closet - because no matter how simple it is, it can flatter your curves.

Because I do not have enough time (you know I'm working also), I could only finish the pattern for regular sizes, but don't be upset shorties, I will give you the pattern for petites soon!

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.

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

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

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. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Front Flounce - 1pcs

D. Back Flounce - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

Download link: the Sleeveless Flounce Hem Dress

Check for your size in the Size Chart before cutting. 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!

Dressing like a royal: 3/4 sleeve boat neck sheath dress pattern

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The pattern today is inspired by many dresses worn by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands – a fashion icon that I really love, much more than the skinny Kate Middleton. It features a bateau neckline, 3/4 sleeves and just above the knee length – simple, modest and elegant huh? This dress is suitable for almost any settings that you need to dress up a bit – for a wedding, a dinner date or a professional meeting. Do you want to look like an elegant royal? I do. And the result is that I have lots of this style in my closet :)

This pattern is a regular fitting one, with added eases as shown in the table below:

Ease around bust	9.00 cm	3.54 in
Ease around waist	12.00 cm	4.72 in
Ease around hips	10.50 cm	4.09 in
Ease around full hips	7.00 cm	2.76 in
Ease around overarm	12.00 cm	4.72 in
Ease around wrist	12.00 cm	4.72 in

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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least number of pages):

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. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Front - 1pcs

E. Back - 2pcs

F. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

G. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 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

The dress pattern I share in this post has a straight skirt. If you prefer a pencil design, narrow down the side seams, starting from the fullest part of the hip (marked with notches) down to hemline. It is a really quick modification, mark a point at the hemline at the desired width of skirt hemline and draw a straight line from the hip notch to the marked point. Then redraw the seam allowance and cut the pieces. It is similar to the demonstration below – the red lines are new side lines, the blue lines are new seam allowance lines.

Deep sweetheart neckline sheath dress

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Hi there,

Let’s take a look at today’s dress pattern. Do you think that this darling is somewhat vintage looking? And it also looks like a lot of high-street fashion. If you do not believe me, just visit nordstrom.com, theoutnet.com, etc. to see the brands like Victoria Beckham, Roland Mouret, Stella McCartney or Michael Kors – you will find a lot of similar designs.

This dress features a deep sweetheart neckline, half sleeve and below the knee length. It is suitable for special events, so choose a luxury fabric to make it look classy and elegant. You will definitely feel confident in this dress!

The dress pattern I share in this post has a straight skirt. If you prefer a pencil design, narrow down the side seams, starting from the fullest part of the hip (marked with notches) down to hemline. It is a really quick modification, mark a point at the hemline at the desired width of skirt hemline and draw a straight line from the hip notch to the marked point. Then redraw the seam allowance and cut the pieces. It is similar to the demonstration below – the red lines are new side lines, the blue lines are new seam allowance lines.

And because this is going to be a high-class dress, I recommend that it be made with full lining or bodice lining. Be patient and extra careful when you sew the neckline – it will affect the whole look.

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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least number of pages):

A. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Front – 1pcs + Lining – 1pcs

E. Back – 2pcs + Lining – 2pcs

F. Front Waistband – 1pcs

G. 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

Sleeveless 8 panel skirt dress

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A line shape is a miracle dress shape that is suitable for almost any body type. It flatters your body without too much effort – drawing eyes to the waist of a pear or heart shape bodies, de-emphasizing the hips and adding appearance of sexy curves for those who are too skinny or have a boxy body. I am totally in love with A line dresses and made myself a bunch of them – they do great in balancing my huge breasts and small hips. Whenever I feel uncertain about what to wear, my choice would almost be an A line dress.

I ran across this beautiful little black dress on Pinterest. It features a slit neck detail and A line knee long 8 panel skirt which is sleek and stylish and can make a nice outfit for many occasions. It can be easily mixed with belts or cardigan for a casual work day, or a day out with your BFFs.

The advantage of sewing your own clothes would be that you can sew many dresses with just one pattern. You can make a black dress for work, and a bright floral one for a picnic. It is up to your creativity! That is why I love sewing, and hope to share this hobby with everyone.

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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least number of pages):

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. Center Front Skirt – 2pcs

B. Side Front Skirt – 2pcs

C. Center Back Skirt – 2pcs

D. Side Back Skirt – 2pcs

E. Front Bodice - 1pcs

F. Back Bodice - 2pcs

G. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

H. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 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

Tight neckline half circle dress pattern

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This dress features a tight neckline, short sleeves and below the knee half circle skirt. This dress is so modest and feminine and can be worn to many events, from a day date to meeting parents. It is also easy to mix with accessories like purse and high heels. And of course you can be confident in this dress because this design flatters almost any type of body shape, especially when you have narrow hips just like me – it balances the upper and lower part of your body and gives you an hourglass silhouette.

This dress can be sewn with many types of fabrics – from lace to chiffon to jersey knit. I was so in love with this deep red lace dress on Asos that I found myself a good piece of lace to sew this and wear it to my best friend’s wedding (I have very bad impression with buying clothes online – they look so different on the website). It takes a bit more time to sew with lace because you will need to sew with lining but it is worthwhile – who would not love a beautiful lace dress?

The dress 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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least number of pages):

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. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Front - 1pcs

E. Back - 2pcs

F. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

G. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 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

Y dart A line dress pattern

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The dress today features a bateau neckline, 3/4 sleeves, A line skirt with center front box pleat and below the knee length. The front bodice darts have been moved to make a Y shaped detail to add some structure to the whole look. This is a modest design that is suitable for almost any kinds of occasion – from work to dinner date. Feel free to use any fabric you like, because each will give you a different delight.

I personally love the A line skirts, because it helps hide my narrow hips and balance with the heavy top while not undermining my height (you know I’m short, just 1.55m). It is also great when you make it with flowy fabric – imagine how it moves when you walk, so feminine and sweet! I have quite some simple A line skirt dresses, so this time I am adding a center front pleat. Although it will not affect much if you sew the dress with prints, but if you sew the dress with solid color, it will become a nice detail.

As usual, the dress 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. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Front - 1pcs

E. Back - 2pcs

F. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

G. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 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

Sweetheart bateau neckline sheath dress pattern

Ahhh, I am in love with this beautiful sweetheart bateau neckline as soon as I stumbled upon this design by Goat Fashion on Pinterest. I decided to make myself one, and this is the pattern that came along with the pattern for myself. Hope you will enjoy it!

This dress has a sweetheart bateau neckline, below the knee length and 3/4 sleeves. I must say it is a formal meeting ready dress. Just put this dress on, choose a matching hat, and you can even go to the Royal Ascot! Of course, it is also quite moderate, so you can be confident to wear it to work or a professional meeting.

The dress pattern I share in this post has a straight skirt. If you prefer a pencil design, narrow down the side seams, starting from the fullest part of the hip (marked with notches) down to hemline. It is a really quick modification, mark a point at the hemline at the desired width of skirt hemline and draw a straight line from the hip notch to the marked point. Then redraw the seam allowance and cut the pieces. It is similar to the demonstration below – the red lines are new side lines, the blue lines are new seam allowance lines.

And if you find the length of the dress unflattering, just feel free to lengthen or shorten it to your taste. It’s always worthy to 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. 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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least number of pages):

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

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back  - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

E. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 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

Mandarin collar sheath dress

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Mandarin collar is a staple to any wardrobe with Asian influence. It is a stand up collar that gives the garment a nice new look. I have been interested in Mandarin collar for a long time, and I think this type of collar is really stylish. A simple dress can be upgraded to a formal event ready piece with this kind of collar. Modest, and still drawing attention to the graceful neck of the wearer.

I created a pattern for a sheath dress with this beautiful collar. I move the darts to the center neck to draw attention to the neckline. This dress can be made with solid color, or with prints – especially Asian style prints.

This dress is below the knee long, but you can lengthen or shorten it to your liking. You can even skip the kick pleat at the center back seam and make a slit at the side of the dress to make it look like a cheongsam – a traditional dress of Chinese women. For example, you can have a look at this beautiful piece here:

The dress pattern I share in this post has a straight skirt. If you prefer a pencil design, narrow down the side seams, starting from the fullest part of the hip (marked with notches) down to hemline. It is a really quick modification, mark a point at the hemline at the desired width of skirt hemline and draw a straight line (the red lines) from the hip notch to the marked point. Then redraw the seam allowance (the blue lines) and cut the pieces. You can see in the demonstration below:

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:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is much like this (the arrangement of pattern pieces will vary a bit with sizes because I want to utilize all space to result in least pages):

A. Front - 1pcs
B. Back - 2pcs
C. Sleeve - 2pcs
D. Stand Up Collar Outer - 2pcs
E. Stand Up Collar Inner - 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

V neck half sleeve full circle dress pattern

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Playing the song “Red” by MAGIC! (I love this song!)

I said hey you with the red dress on

I gotta find a way to take it off

I got a lot of love and it's growing strong

When I see you with your red dress on

Red dress! I love red dresses! And I totally agree with the saying: “When in doubt, wear red” by Bill Blass. I am so in love with the bright and sexy color which makes all kind of styles so stylish. According to what I read about color theory, red color means energy, passion, love and power – an emotionally intense color. Red attire has distinct effect on both the wearers and people who see them. Red color makes the wearer more confident and happy, so choose a red piece when you feel down, and you will see your mood improved!

The pattern I am sharing today is inspired by a red dress I accidentally came upon when surfing Pinterest. The plus size model in this red midi dress looks totally stunning! A deep V neckline and a flirty full circle skirt make the dress a totally head-turner, even with the simplest or no acessories. And even better, this dress can magically flatter most types of body shape and turn them into almost hourglass shape!

I immediately decided to make myself a similar dress like this one! But I am not so confident to choose the bright red color, so I chose a darker shade – burgundy.

Of course, if red color is not your taste, you can choose a different color, like dark red, deep blue or dark green, etc. Just the shape of the dress is enough to make you stand out in the party.

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 V neck half sleeve full circle 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

Instruction for cutting:

If you make this dress with lined bodice:

A. Front Bodice - 1pcs shell fabric + 1pcs lining fabric

B. Back Bodice - 2pcs shell fabric + 2pcs lining fabric

C. Front Skirt - 1pcs

D. Back Skirt - 2pcs

E. Sleeve - 2pcs

If you make this dress with interfacing:

A. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Front Bodice - 1pcs

D. Back Bodice - 2pcs

E. Front Facing - 1pcs + Front Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing - 2pcs + Back Interfacing – 2pcs

G. Sleeve - 2pcs

Round neck 3/4 sleeve shift dress pattern

(Scroll down for download links if you do not want to read my rambling 😉)

I found out that the most popular patterns on my blog are the simplest one! It is easy to understand though, because most skilled hobby tailors are capable of drafting their own patterns, and only looking at a dress they can find the way to draft a similar one. The less experienced tailors (like me a few years ago) would prefer using ready-made patterns. First, because they are always ready to use and save a lot of time calculating. And second, they are better made than the ones I drafted myself, I just need a dress close to my size and do a bit of adjusting, and the patterns will fit me nicely. But ready-made patterns are not always available on the internet for free, and we are not always happy to pay for a pattern that we do not know if it fits or not. That is why I decide to write this blog to share the patterns, mostly simple ones, to you all!

The pattern I am sharing today is another simple shift dress that one of my favorite fashion icons – Queen Letizia of Spain – wore. It has a round neck, ¾ sleeves and an above the knee length finish. She chose the dress in beige eyelet and mix it with nude shoes and a clutch of the same color. Isn’t she beautiful? So simple and so elegant, do you think so?

This is an everyday dress which can be worn to almost everywhere. You can dress it up for a formal meeting (like Queen Letizia did) or dress it down for a picnic with a pair of flats and a wide brimmed hat. Most of all, it is easy to sew, and only requires you the basic sewing technique. To me, this darling is a fail-proof one :) The only thing you need to notice is choosing a good fabric, so it does not look like a dress that you wear to sleep :)

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 hope to see your masterpiece!

XOXO

Tiên the Little Sewist

Download links for the basic dress block:

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

Instruction for cutting:

If you make this dress with lining:

A. Front - 1pcs shell fabric + 1pcs lining fabric

B. Back - 2pcs shell fabric + 2pcs lining fabric

E. Sleeve - 2pcs shell fabric

If you make this dress with interfacing:

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Front Facing - 1pcs + Front Interfacing – 1pcs

D. Back Facing - 2pcs + Back Interfacing – 2pcs

E. Sleeve - 2pcs

Special occasion dress pattern

Another special occasion dress for you is here!

You are wondering about what to wear to the wedding of your best friend in the next few days? You have searched all the clothing stores for a suitable dress to impress in a party? Or you just want a new project to challenge? This dress can fulfill your need.

The dress features a tea length, deep V-neck and peasant sleeves. The column design helps elongate your figure and makes you look slimmer. The special positioning of darts and seamlines at the skirt makes it unique. Of course, you can lengthen or shorten the length of the dress to your liking.

This dress can be made using one color or print, but can also be made into a color block dress. You are free to choose from endless combos. However, before you choose to color-blocking, make sure it follows the principles of color combinations. This article is a useful guide to color combination for you to refer to: Fashion Colour wheel: 15 Colour combinations for Clothes.

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 printing:

Use a PDF reader to open the pattern file. You can use Foxit Reader or Adobe Reader, they are all free of charge.

Print the pattern at actual size (in the Printer setting, choose 100% or no scaling) on single sides of A4 paper. There is a test square on the first page where you can check if you have printed out the correct scale (the upper edge of the square is a centimeter scale while the bottom edge is an inch scale).

Trim off the left and right margins of the pages along the lines with the scissors symbols and then lay out all pages according to their numbers (the number of row and column of each page is printed in the center of each page, for example 2/4 means second row and fourth column). Tape them together and cut along the lines of the patterns.

All the patterns have seam allowances included.

Instruction for cutting:

A. Side Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Center Front Skirt - 1pcs

C. Back Center Skirt - 2pcs

D. Back Side Skirt - 2pcs

E. Front - 2pcs

F. Back - 2pcs

G. Front Facing - 1pcs + 1pcs Interfacing

H. Back Facing - 2pcs + 2pcs Interfacing

I. Peasant sleeve - 2pcs