Every so often, fashion offers up a piece that doesn’t just clothe but captivates as well. Certain pieces capture the imagination more than others with their elegance, their unique features, and the stories they tell often transcending the era that they emerge from. The Dyanna Dress shares its tale of ageless beauty and elegance, dressed in green polyester satin creating a symphony of godets, gatherings, and ruffles. With a flair reminiscent of the 60’s and 70’s, bell sleeves infuse any garment with a retro charm, swaying away with grace and adding a touch of poetic beauty to the dress. Bathed in a subtle shine, this fabric really exudes with elegance and embraces any kind of body type, draping effortlessly over the body with a lustrous finish that can make anyone feel like royalty. The shade of green, symbolizing growth, freshness, and harmony embodies the spirit of nature making it the perfect hue for any season.
The mesmerizing details of this dress speak at different volumes, intertwining tales of classic charm with modern mastery. It’s pieces like these that leave an indelible mark in the fashion world, inviting us to acknowledge different design aspects and appreciate style in all its splendid forms. As the curtains close on summer and open up to fall, we’re reminded that fashion is much more than stitches and fabrics, it’s a unique language that continues to evolve season by season. In the grand theater of style, it’s creations like these that earn a standing ovation, encouraging us to wear our stories and not just our clothes. May your fashion choices continue to be an extension of your narrative, always embracing and expressing who you are!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4 yards of Gavia Kelly Green Premium Polyester Satin
- 2 spools of 748 Green 100m Gutermann Sew-All-Thread
- MDF350 – The Dyanna Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 32.
How to sew the Dyanna Dress:
Step 1
*Start by sewing the godets on before putting together the garment
Use small pieces of interfacing at the top of the godet slits for support.
Step 2
Sew the 2 back pieces at center back.
Step 3
Sew the 3 godets at the back.
Step 4
Use tailor’s chalk to mark your seam allowance on the godets.
Step 5
Thread a needle to hand baste at the top point of the godet.
Step 6
Sew along the side with the basting stitch, then sew the other side so the stitching meets at the top point.
Step 7
Sew the 3 godets at the front bottom. You can finish the edges of the godets by using an overlock machine or pinking shears.
*For another detailed view of sewing godets, check out the steps on The Snapdragon skirt.
Step 8
Sew the front and back together at the shoulder seams.
Step 9
Sew the 2 front neckline facings to both sides of the back neckline facing.
Step 10
Attach and sew the entire neckline facing along the neckline of the dress, then press inward.
Step 11
Gather the bottom of the front top pieces, then sew the 2 front tops to the front bottom.
Step 12
Sew the front and the back together at the side seams and sew the 2 side godets.
Step 13
Sew and close both sleeves at the underarm seam.
Step 14
Use a basting stitch to gather the top of the sleeve and move the gatherings towards the top by the shoulder seam.
Step 15
Set in the sleeve to the armscye and sew onto the dress.
Step 16
Gather the sleeve ruffles and sew onto the end of the sleeves.
Step 17
Sew the final hem by folding the bottom edge twice 1/4″, then you are finished with completing The Dyanna Dress!
Yes, yes, 500% yes!! You hit it out of the park with this one, can’t wait to make it in Barbie pink…
Hi Lena, oh my gosh we would LOVE to see this in pink!!
Hola ,hay algún patrón de vestido en talle 36-38 en esta página? Muchas gracias
Hola, solo tenemos patrones de 00-32. Tal vez podria coser talla 32 usando knit.
Hi, Patri, I believe you are asking for size S/M european? It is marked with 8 and 10 on this pattern. 🙂
does this dress have a closure? I dont see a zipper or hook an eye to get in and out of the garment
Hi Wendy, this is a pullover dress, so no closure needed!
Hi, On the pattern, there are horizonal lines near the godet slit, are those to mark the top of the slit, or are those supposed to be cut as well?
Hi Anastasia, we apologize for the delay in our response! Those lines are supposed to mark the top of the slit.
Hello, thank you for this pattern can’t wait to make it! Does the fabric you used have any stretch?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Eléonore,
This fabric did not have any stretch, but this dress can be made with a stretch satin! 🙂
I just finished this dress and it came out lovely! However, I wanted to suggest that the short horizontal lines at the top of some of the godets be marked differently on the pattern. I misunderstood and cut them as slits. Fortunately, I was sewing a size 10 and only needed about 2 of the 4 yards, so I had enough extra fabric to recut those pieces.
Hi Sarah, we’re so glad you enjoyed the pattern and thank you for your feedback 🙂
I feel a bit embarrassed to ask this, but exactly HOW do you sew the ruffles onto the sleeves? I do not see a seam in the above photos.
Hi Reese! Don’t feel embarrassed! :)You will sew a basting stitch at the top of the ruffle to pull and gather the fabric. Sew the strip piece at the ends to create a loop, then pin it to the edge of the sleeve and sew 1/2″ seam allowance. Press and turn the seam allowance towards the inside.
Hi does this pattern exist for bigger sizes too?
Hi Lena, this pattern does to a size 32 🙂
Hi,
On what size of paper can I print the pattern?
Hi Aj, our patterns are formatted to be on US letter and A4 paper
hi, maybe this is a stupid question but… when cutting the godet do I need to open the paper a little?? o the same leng of the godet pattern? or I cut it straight? please help
Hello, sewing godets can be tricky even to explain. You can view how to sew godets on The Snapdragon Skirt as another reference.
Hi , i’ve been wondering this… Have you guys ever thought of using layers in you patterns so you can turn off the sizes you don’t want to see?
Hello,
Thank you for visiting and downloading from Mood Sewciety!
In order to keep our free sewing patterns free, we are exclusively offering an A4-Letter size version that includes all sizes. Additionally, at this time, we do not offer passwords for unlocking our patterns.
We appreciate your request and will keep it in mind for future patterns.
Happy Sewing!
The MoodSewciety Team
Hi I love this dress but could I use a cotton fabric?
Yes, a cotton fabric would work well with this pattern.