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Scoop Neck Princess Seam Flared Dress

Pattern #5335

This Minerva sewing pattern for a scoop neck princess seam flared dress is drafted to your own measurements, featuring a fitted bodice with princess seams, a graceful scoop neckline, and a full, flared skirt. This elegant dress is suitable for formal events and celebrations, evening occasions, or special milestones. You can choose to have it drafted to a standard size instead.

Tech. Description

Scoop Neck Princess Seam Flared Dress

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for an elegant dress featuring a fitted bodice with princess seams, a graceful scoop neckline, and a full, flared skirt.

When To Wear:

  • Formal Events & Celebrations: Ideal for weddings, galas, and other upscale gatherings requiring a sophisticated silhouette.
  • Evening Occasions: Perfect for dinner parties, theatre outings, or any event where elegant attire is desired.
  • Special Milestones: a stunning choice for anniversaries, birthdays, or other memorable personal celebrations.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette with a fitted bodice and a sweeping, full-length flared skirt.

Neckline: a classic and elegant scoop neckline.

Bodice: Structured bodice featuring princess seams on both the front and back for a tailored fit.

Sleeves: Sleeveless design, allowing for versatility in styling with wraps or jackets.

Waist: a defined natural waistline where the bodice seamlessly transitions into the voluminous skirt.

Closure: a discreet hidden zipper is placed at the center back for a smooth finish.

Length: a glamorous maxi-length skirt designed to sweep the floor.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with princess seam construction, installing a hidden zipper, and lining techniques for the bodice.

Fabric Recommendations

Select medium-weight fabrics with good drape and body to achieve the desired silhouette:

  • Satin (especially with coupon patterns)
  • Velvet
  • Dupioni Silk
  • Brocade
  • Taffeta

Additional Supplies

  • Lining fabric
  • Hidden zipper

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
    1. Back center – 2 pieces
    2. Back side – 2 pieces
    3. Front side – 2 pieces
    4. Front center – 1 piece
    5. Back skirt half – 2 pieces
    6. Front skirt half – 1 piece
  • From lining fabric:
    1. Back center – 2 pieces
    2. Back side – 2 pieces
    3. Front side – 2 pieces
    4. Front center – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch and serge the front and back princess seams. Press the front princess seams towards the center front, and the back princess seams towards the center back.
  2. Stitch and serge the bodice side and shoulder seams. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
  3. Stitch and serge the lining bodice princess, side, and shoulder seams. Press the shoulder and side seams towards the back.
  4. Finish the bodice neckline and armhole edges with the lining.
  5. Stitch and serge the side seams of the front skirt half and back skirt half. Press the side seams towards the back skirt half.
  6. Stitch the bodice to the skirt. Serge the joining seam.
  7. Serge the center back seam. Stitch the center back seam up to the notches for the zipper. Press open the center back seam and press the zipper opening. Place the zipper under the seam allowances so that the teeth are not visible, and stitch in place.
  8. Serge the bottom edge of the skirt, fold up, and topstitch.

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