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Strapless Princess Seam Dress

Pattern #5201

This sophisticated women's sewing pattern creates a strapless dress defined by elegant princess seams that shape its bodice and flow into a graceful A-line skirt. With internal corset tape for support, this knee-length dress is an excellent choice for formal events, garden parties, or as wedding guest attire. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes.

Tech. Description

Strapless Princess Seam Dress

Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a strapless dress defined by elegant princess seams that shape its bodice and flow into a graceful A-line skirt.

When To Wear

This dress is designed for elegant occasions, making it an ideal choice for:

  • Formal Events: Its refined silhouette and strapless design make it suitable for elegant gatherings and celebrations.
  • Garden Parties & Celebrations: The fit-and-flare style and potential for rich fabrics lend themselves perfectly to festive daytime events.
  • Wedding Guest Attire: A charming and chic option for attending wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A tailored bodice that gently flares into an A-line skirt, creating a graceful and feminine profile.

Neckline: A clean and elegant strapless neckline, designed for sophisticated appeal.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design, highlighting the shoulders and décolletage for a chic appearance.

Seams: Front and back princess seams provide exquisite tailored shaping from the bust through to the skirt.

Waist: Features a defined natural waistline, allowing for optional belt styling as seen in the photograph.

Closure: A discreet invisible zipper closure is seamlessly integrated along the side-back seam for a smooth finish.

Bodice Support: Internal rigid corset tape is incorporated to provide essential structure and support to the strapless bodice.

Length: Finishes at an elegant knee-length, offering a versatile and classic appeal.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with invisible zipper installation, lining construction, princess seam assembly, and applying internal bodice support.

Fabric Recommendations

Select structured dress fabrics that maintain shape and drape elegantly:

  • Taffeta
  • Brocade
  • Duchess Satin
  • Other structured dress fabrics that hold shape

Additional Supplies

  • Lining fabric
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Invisible zipper, 60 cm length
  • Rigid corset tape, 110 cm length & 8 mm width

approx. 60 cm from the waist.

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: thin dress fabrics that hold their shape. You will need: Taffeta 150 cm wide; lining fabric 140 cm wide; fusible interfacing; invisible zipper 60 cm long; stiff corset tape 110 cm long, 8 mm wide.

Cutter's Must

  • From Taffeta:
  • 1. Center back - 2 pieces
  • 2. Side back - 2 pieces
  • 3. Center front - 2 pieces
  • 4. Side front – 2 pieces
  • From lining:
  • 1. Center back - 2 pieces
  • 2. Side back - 2 pieces
  • 3. Center front - 2 pieces
  • 4. Side front – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing: interface the upper parts up to the waist of all main fabric pieces.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the center front and back seams, and the princess seams. Press seam allowances open.
  2. Stitch the side seams, leaving the section for the zipper unstitched, press seam allowances open. Attach the zipper so that the teeth are not visible.
  3. Divide the corset tape into 5 equal parts. Attach the tape segments from the upper edge of the dress to the seam allowances of the right side seam, princess seams, and center back seams, as well as along the left edge of the slit.
  4. Stitch the seams on the lining pieces. Place the dress and lining right sides together. Fold back the lining 5 mm from the edges of the invisible zipper and pin it to the upper edge of the dress. Fold the seam allowances along the zipper to the right side of the dress and pin them to the upper edge over the lining. Stitch the upper edges. Fold the seam allowances along the zipper to the wrong side. Fold the lining up and topstitch it to the seam allowance 1-2 mm from the seam. Fold the lining to the wrong side and attach it to the zipper tape.
  5. Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold it inwards and topstitch. For the lining, make the hem 2 cm shorter than the dress.

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