Simple patterns of a cut-off sundress, a skirt with pleats

An electronic pattern of a sundress for printing in full size on a printer or plotter. Can be printed on sheets of paper from A4 to A0. Paperless cutting through the projector is possible.

Free download instructions on how to sew a sundress for this pattern

How to sew a do-it-yourself sundress cut-off skirt with pleats according to a simple pattern

Contents of the instruction:

1. Description of patterns.
2. What patterns are included in the set of patterns for a cut-off sundress with a pleated skirt.
3. Description of the design of the style of a detachable sundress with pleats on the skirt.
4. From what to sew a simple sundress for winter and summer.
5. How to buy and download ready-made patterns for a cut-off sundress.
6. How to cut a sundress according to the finished pattern.
7. How to sew a sundress with a pleated skirt.

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1. Pattern description:

All sizes from 40 to 52 or 52 to 64 are printed from one PDF file.

File format: PDF full size and without seam allowances

After paying for the order, you will receive links to download two files patterns of a cut-off sundress with a skirt with folds of gradation of sizes from 40 to 52 and from 52 to 64:

1. PDF file A4, adapted for printing patterns on sheets of A4 paper in any program on any device, including mobile phones.
2. Multi-format PDF file for printing on sheets of any size from A0 to A4 on a printer or plotter using Adobe Reader.

Assembly diagram of a pattern from standard sheets of A4 paper when printing on a printer

For all sizes:

The pattern is assembled on two large pages of patterns from 55 sheets of A4 paper:

- 1 page of patterns - 35 sheets of 5 rows of 7 sheets in a row.

- 2 page patterns - 20 sheets 4 rows of 5 sheets in a row.

The level of difficulty of sewing is simple, but you will need confident cutting and sewing skills.

The style is suitable for all types of figures of any fullness and height.

The pattern is designed for sewing at home on household sewing machines.

2. Complete set of sundress patterns with a pleated skirt

(picture 1)

1. Details of the bodice - Shelf in the middle of the bodice, Shelf on the side of the bodice, Back of the bodice.
2. Skirt details - PP (front half) skirts, RFP (back half) skirts.
3. The details of the pocket are "usual" - Burlap Valance and Burlap Turning.
4. Pocket details with a lowered (elongated) pocket entry line

Facing details are not included as the bodice is supposed to be double.

3. Description of the style of a cut-off sundress with a pleated skirt

A simple multi-variant model of a cut-off sundress with a flared skirt and soft folds on the PP and RF.

On the patterns, the options for the neck are “square” (as in the photo) and “mysik” (triangular neckline).

The back of the bodice also has a back closure option, as in a similar sundress model

On the bodice there is a length correction area. It is not only for trying on, but also for a variant of the style with a shortened bodice.

For the option with a shortened bodice, a pocket with an elongated (lowered) entry line is provided.

The folds also have two length options, but their length is not determined by the length of the bodice and remains at the discretion of the couturier.

4. What to sew a simple sundress for winter and summer

This model has a fairly wide skirt, so for both winter and summer, you should choose the thinnest fabrics.

A warm option is thin suiting fabrics with the addition of wool and woolen dress fabrics.

For summer - thin denim, chintz, poplin and linen.

The width is preferably 150 cm. With this width, the cost for a sundress with a double bodice will be from 270 to 360 cm.

To clarify the consumption before buying a fabric, it is advisable to make a preliminary layout of the patterns.

5. Instructions on how to buy, how to print and others

How to choose a size without using tables and taking measurements

What height are the patterns for?

How to buy a ready-made electronic pattern

How to print a pattern at home in full size on A4 sheets or on sheets of any other size

How to assemble a pattern after printing

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6. How to cut a cut-off sundress with pleats on a skirt according to a finished pattern

Before cutting, we select the pocket style option, for which we determine the approximate length of the bodice and the length of the skirt.

Seam allowances - 1 cm, with the exception of the waist section of the skirt, armholes and necklines - we do not add allowances to them or add a minimum of 0,3 - 0,5 cm.

At the bottom of the bodice for fitting, you will need a large allowance of 3-4 cm, so it is important to measure the bodice before cutting and compare its length with the measurements Dpt (length of the shelf to the waist) and Dst (length of the back to the waist). We add an allowance for fitting, based on the difference in measurements for the figure and for the bodice.

The same can be said about the allowance on the bottom of the skirt. After measuring its length and comparing it with the desired one, keep in mind that it will take 3,5 - 4 cm for the hem.

For example, the length of the bodice will remain unchanged and the pocket is “normal”, we cut a small size (picture 2).

The fabric is folded in half and the parts are stacked taking into account the shared direction.

Pay attention to the fact that the middle seam of the back is laid with an uneven indent from the edge, this is necessary so that the seam does not tighten. Indent for the bevel of the seam 2 - 3 cm.

The layout of large sizes is somewhat more complicated (picture 3), since the PP skirt pattern does not fit in half the width of the fabric. Exit in cutting PP along the oblique thread.

The PP skirt is cut out first.

ZP - the same small bevel from the edge - 2 - 3 cm.

When cutting the bodice and pocket details, it is very important not to make a mistake how many details you need.

To save money, barrels of the lower bodice can also be cut out on an oblique thread.

7. How to sew a sundress with a pleated skirt

The most difficult element of a sundress is the folds.
How to process folds is described in detail on the example of a dress - a trapeze.

The sequence for sewing a sundress is as follows:

1. Process the folds and darts of the back, iron.
2. Process pockets: turn the entrance to the pocket, lay the finishing line, sew and overcast the burlap valance, fasten the pocket and iron.
3. Collect the top bodice, assemble the bottom bodice, having previously decided where the zipper will be - in the middle seam of the back or in the left side seam. In any case, the side seams are folded over so that the armholes can be finished later. Collect skirt.
4. Fitting. Put both bodices on the figure, gird with a linen elastic band, outline the length of the bodice (at the waist or above). Trim armholes and neckline if necessary. Baste the skirt and try it on again.
5. Process the neckline and armholes, stitch and iron the side seams.
6. Connect the bodice and skirt, sew a zipper.
7. Finish the hem into an open or closed hem (single or double hem).