Pattern of a detachable dress with folds and a waterfall collar (swing)

Electronic ready-made pattern of a cut-off dress "waterfall + folds" in full size for sizes from 42 to 52

How to sew a do-it-yourself cut-off dress with pleats and a swing or waterfall collar according to a finished pattern

Read this guide:

1. Description of the style of the dress and a set of patterns for its tailoring.
2. How to download and print dress patterns.
3. Do-it-yourself pattern of a dress of this style from different fabrics.

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General description of the style of the dress and a set of patterns for it

Sizes: 42-52 (the buyer receives the entire gradation of sizes).

The file format of the electronic dress pattern:

PDF in full size and without seam allowances.

After paying for the order, you will receive links to download two files dress patterns gradation sizes from 42 to 52:

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.

Sewing difficulty level: medium

Sewing a dress of this style can be difficult for beginner tailors, both because of the asymmetrical cut of the skirt and because of the need to calculate the folds.

For sewing, you can use only thin, lightweight fabric from a silk or stretch assortment.

The set of patterns includes (picture 1):

1. Bodice pattern with a neck like "waterfall" ("swing").
2. Patterns PP skirts with pleats.
3. Pattern ZP skirts.

The consumption of fabric for a dress depends on the choice of layout and is approximately

Bodice length + skirt length + 20 (40) cm.

Therefore, it is recommended to make all patterns and perform a preliminary layout before buying fabric. This style is not for tailors who do not have cutting and sewing skills.

The pattern of the dress was made according to the numerous requests of the members of the group of Vera Olkhovskaya "Cut, sew and free patterns". The photo of the model is also provided by members of this group.

How to download and print dress patterns with your own hands

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Do-it-yourself dress pattern from different fabrics with a waterfall collar (swing) and folds

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fabric for this dress: only thin, well-draped fabrics will do. Cutting for stretch and silk is different.

Let's start by cutting the stretch dress.

DIY pattern of this stretch dress

For convenience and saving fabric, it should be done in two steps (picture 2).

Let's cut the skirt first. Since the PP skirt is asymmetrical, we cut it in a turn,

ZP - symmetrical and when cutting for it, the fabric folds in half.

After the skirt, we fold the fabric in half and cut out the bodice, applying the semi-skid of the shelf to the fold of the fabric.

Seam allowances depend on how the product is processed.

If you are going to sew your stretch dress with a knitted seam, then allowances are needed only along the bottom of the skirt for hem and along the bottom of the bodice to clarify the line of connection between the bodice and the skirt.

The sprout of the back should be processed with a facing, which is cut out according to the pattern or back detail (see video tutorial on how to process the neck with a piping or read an article on this topic).

The “waterfall” (“swing”) itself is processed with a seam with a rudder (rolled seam).

How to set up an overlock for a seam with a rudder, you can see in the master class on sewing a beach overalls.

The folds are laid arbitrarily, but it should be borne in mind that the length of the shoulder section of the back should be equal to the length of the corresponding section of the shelf after the folds or fold are laid.

For a skirt, it is important that the lengths of the waist pieces of the PP on both sides of the half-skid are equal.

DIY pattern features of this silk dress

Cutting a dress made of silk fabric implies the mandatory presence of allowances for seams (picture 3).

To the side, middle and shoulder add 1 - 1,5 cm.

The sprout, neckline, armholes and waist section of the skirt - cut out for the stroke line of the patterns.

Add 1,5 - 2 cm to the bottom of the skirt.

On the bottom of the bodice - 3 cm to clarify the connection line of the bodice and skirt on the fitting.

See also pattern of a sheath dress with a swing collar (waterfall)