Pattern of a cut-off sundress with a corset bodice

Sizes: 40–56

Instructions for cutting sundress patterns with a corset bodice - how to cut and sew at home

Contents of the instruction:

1. Description of patterns.
2. What patterns are included in the pattern kit?
3. Description of the sundress design.
4. What fabric to choose for sewing a sundress. What is the consumption of fabric?
5. How to cut a sundress using ready-made patterns.
6. How to sew a sundress with a corset bodice with your own hands using simplified technology at home.

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Pattern Description

Electronic patterns for a cut-off sundress with a corset bodice. Sizes: 40–56.

File Format: PDF full size and no seam allowances.

After paying for the order, you will receive links to download two files Patterns of a cut-off sundress with a corset bodice:

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.

The level of difficulty of sewing is professional - you will need confident cutting and sewing skills for a light dress and corsetry.

The style is suitable for slender girls and women of any height.

The pattern is designed for sewing at home.

Complete set of cut-off sundress patterns with corset bodice

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1. Bodice details: Center of shelf 1, Center of shelf 2, Side of shelf 1, Side of shelf 2, Back (bodice).
2. ZP (Back half of the skirt).
3. PP (Front half of the skirt) “top”: PP right “top” and PP left “top”.
4. PP “lining”: PP right “lining”, PP left “lining”.
5. Burlap pocket in the side seam.

Description of construction

The name reveals the design features of this model - a sundress cut at the waist. The bodice is of a corset type, and the skirt is straight with a relief slit.

Please note that this sundress can be sewn in several versions.

For example, a skirt can be gathered, as in the photo, or with pleats instead of gathering. Or even just a straight skirt with a slit.

The sundress can be made with or without lining, although if the skirt is ruched or pleated, lining is recommended.

What fabric is suitable for a cut-away sundress with a corset bodice?

Thin, dense and well-draped fabric is ideal for sewing such a sundress, especially if it does not wrinkle.

It is better to use synthetic fabric or fabric with the addition of synthetics.

Choose material from the silk assortment, that is, from thin dress silk and crepe chiffon or crepe de Chine.

A “lining” for the dress (“cover”) will definitely be needed. Of course, you can refuse it, but only under certain conditions.

You should not choose material for the “cover” from lining fabrics. The best solution would be thin satin silk.

Since the corset part in this model does not have a tightening, it is worth using silicone braid or hard regilin as “bones”.

Don't forget a long zipper and strap hardware or ready-made straps.

The consumption of the "top" fabric will be from 120 to 170 cm with a width of 150 cm.

The consumption of the “lining” is 90–130 cm with the same width.

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What height are the patterns for?

How to buy a pattern 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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How to cut a cut-off sundress with a corset bodice using a ready-made pattern

We start cutting after choosing the size and style option (gathering, pleats, straight skirt, with or without lining...).

Seam allowances – 1–1,2 cm. At the bottom of the skirt – 3–4 cm, depending on the finishing. At the bottom of the bodice - 4 cm for fitting.

The cutting is done on the fabric in a spread, that is, the fabric is laid out in one layer face up to avoid tangling.

On the Fig. 2 shows the cutting of a product on a lining with assembly according to the relief.

On the Fig. 3 - a product with pleats along the relief of the skirt.

How to sew a seam sundress with a corset bodice

When starting to sew, you need to understand that this model is not intended to shape the figure, like a corset. The bodice does not require tightening, since the beauty of this model is revealed only with the use of “delicate” fabrics that cannot withstand heavy loads on the seams.

There is a zipper in the middle back seam if you need pockets. Or in the left side seam if pockets are not needed.

As with other models cut at the waist, a fitting is required, during which the bodice and skirt are adjusted separately.

Height correction is made by adjusting the length of the bodice and the length of the straps, so it is better to use ready-made ones that have the ability to adjust the length.

Once the bodice and skirt are completely finished, they can be basted together and a second fitting can be done before final joining.

Essentially, the sewing sequence looks like this:

1. Assembling the bodice. Apply the zipper either by machine or by hand.
2. Assembling the skirt. Sweep (another) zipper.
3. Fitting.
4. Baste the bodice and skirt, baste the “general” zipper and carry out another fitting. At the second fitting, you can make a final correction of the volume of the product along the middle back seam.
5. The end is the connection of the bodice with the skirt.