Short Sleeve Lace Bodice Godet Dress
Introducing an elegant women's maxi dress pattern featuring a short-sleeve lace bodice, a high-set waist, and a gracefully flowing, godet-flared skirt.
When To Wear
This sophisticated dress is perfect for a variety of special occasions, offering both style and comfort:
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: The delicate lace and elegant silhouette make it ideal for upscale events.
- Garden Parties & Outdoor Celebrations: Its flowing drape and comfortable design are perfect for warm-weather festivities.
- Evening Dinners & Social Occasions: A refined choice for a stylish yet understated presence.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted bodice transitions to a flattering high waistline, flowing into a full-length, godet-flared maxi skirt.
Neckline: A gentle scoop neckline frames the décolletage, offering a soft and feminine touch.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves are crafted from lace, finishing just above the elbow.
Waist: An elevated waist seam visually elongates the figure and defines the transition from bodice to skirt.
Skirt: Constructed with multiple panels, the skirt features a godet-style flare, creating beautiful movement and drape.
Back: The design includes a back zipper for a smooth fit, complemented by a decorative back placket featuring dainty button and loop closures.
Hem: The full-length skirt finishes with a clean, understated hem.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful handling of delicate fabrics, precise seam construction, zipper insertion, and the creation of button loops.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer beautiful drape for the skirt and intricate detail for the bodice:
- For the bodice: Guipure lace or other non-stretch lace fabrics
- For the skirt: Silk-like draping fabrics such as crepe-satin, charmeuse, or rayon challis
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- From guipure lace:
- 1. Upper center FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY on fold
- 2. Upper side FRONT PANEL - 4 QTY
- 3. Upper BACK PANEL - 4 QTY
- 4. SLEEVE - 4 QTY
- From crepe satin:
- 5. Lower center BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 6. Lower side BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 7. Lower center FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 8. Lower side FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 9. BIAS BINDING for loops, total length 65 cm and width 3 cm
Sewing Instructions
- On the guipure lace pattern pieces, stitch the darts, sew the front princess seams, side and shoulder seams, and SLEEVE seams.
- Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES of each seam to 0.75 cm, overcast them together, and press them to one side. Press the dart depths towards the center line.
- From the BIAS BINDING, stitch the narrowest possible rouleau loop, cut it into segments approx. 5 cm long, and shape each segment into a loop.
- Pin the loops to the center edge of the left outer BACK PANEL at equal intervals, with the tops of the loops lying on the BACK PANEL and the ends on the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the edge. The size of the loop depends on the button diameter.
- Fold the outer and inner upper guipure lace parts right sides together and stitch the center BACK PANEL edges and the neckline edges. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES to 0.5 cm, turn the top of the dress right side out, and topstitch along the center BACK PANEL edges and neckline close to the edge.
- Baste the lower edges and armhole edges without turning under.
- Fold the SLEEVE pieces in pairs, stitch along the lower edges, and topstitch close to the edge. Baste the open upper edges.
- Set in the SLEEVES, easing the cap. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the stitching and overcast.
- Stitch the princess seams, side seams, and center seam on the SKIRT, leaving an opening for the ZIPPER at the top of the center seam.
- Attach the SKIRT to the BODICE of the dress, press the SEAM ALLOWANCES downwards.
- Attach the ZIPPER so that the teeth are not visible, and turn under the upper ends of the tape.
- Fold the hem allowance to the wrong side, turn under, and topstitch.
