Tight neckline half circle dress pattern

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

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

Sweetheart neckline flared dress pattern

This feminine dress features a sweetheart neckline, half sleeves and below the knee length. I personally think black is a bit too gloomy for such a beautiful piece, so I decided to make it in florals. I am going to post it as soon as I finish the garment.

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

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