Fitted Strappy Princess Seam Dress

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; zipper. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 2 cm.

CUTTER'S MUST

ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

• From main fabric:
  • Back placket – 4 pieces
  • Center back part – 2 pieces
  • Side back part – 2 pieces
  • Front placket - 2 pieces
  • Center front part - 1 piece on fold
  • Side front part – 2 pieces
  • Strap - 2 pieces
• From fusible interfacing:
  • Back placket – 2 pieces
  • Front placket - 1 piece
  • Strap – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!

1. Interface the back and front plackets with fusible interfacing.
2. Fold the strap lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch the long edge. Turn right side out, positioning the seam on the fold, and press. Topstitch 0.2 cm from the edge.
3. Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast.
4. Stitch the un-interfaced back placket to the back, press allowances onto the placket.
5. Stitch the center back seam from the mark downwards, press allowances open. Insert the zipper.
6. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center and overcast.
7. Stitch the un-interfaced front placket to the front, press allowances onto the placket.
8. Stitch the side seams, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
9. Stitch the side seams of the interfaced back and front placket pieces, overcast the bottom edge. Place the plackets with the garment and stitch the top edge, inserting the straps on the front. Clip allowances, turn the placket to the wrong side, and press. Turn the center edges inwards and secure to the zipper tape. Topstitch the placket into the attachment seam.
10. Put on the sundress, adjust the strap length, overcast the bottom edges and secure them to the back placket above the princess seams. Overcast the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.