Sway your way to luxurious style with The Harper Plisse Dress Free Sewing Pattern!
Bring high fashion to your closet and create a dress that looks like it came straight from the couture runway! Made from an opulent burnout brocade with plisse detailing, this garment features graceful bishop sleeves and a discreet zipper at the back for a flawless finish.
Whether you’re dressing for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe, The Harper Plisse Dress Free Sewing Pattern will guide you through creating a timeless piece that exudes elegance!
Purchase Products Used Below:
- 4 yards of Metallic Gold and Satin Moss Leafy Stems Luxury Plisse Brocade with Scalloped Edges
- 2.5 yards of Mimosa Charcoal Polyester Double Georgette
- 1 each of 566 Olive 24″ Invisible Zipper
- 1 spool of 774 Light Moss 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- 1 spool of 118 Burnt Charcoal 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- MDF404 – The Harper Plisse Dress Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)
- MDF316 – The Hana Bias Cut Dress Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
How To Sew The Harper Plisse Dress Free Sewing Pattern:
*Use a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.
Step 1
Sew front and back together at the side seams.
Step 2
Sew front and back together at the shoulder seams.
Step 3
Sew the inseam of the sleeve, then gather the bottom edge with a basting stitch.
Step 4
Sew the inseam of the cuff, then fold at the fold line.
Step 5
Sew the cuff around the gathered sleeve with the raw edges lined up.
Step 6
Sew a basting stitch across the sleeve cap, then slightly gather to set in the sleeve around the armhole.
Step 7
Sew front and back of the skirt together at the side seams.
Step 8
Sew the bodice and the skirt together around the waistline.
Step 9
Sew the zipper at center back and hem the neckline.
Step 10
Finish the raw edges by either using pinking shears, an overlock stitch, or bias tape.
Pairing the Hana Bias Cut Dress with the Harper Plisse Dress
Download the Hana Bias Cut Dress free sewing pattern and follow along with us as we walk you through how we tailored and sewed the Hana Bias Cut Dress to pair with the Harper Plisse Dress!
Visit the original Hana Bias Cut Dress Free Sewing Pattern tutorial to see the size chart and more.
How To Alter The Hana Dress Free Sewing Pattern:
Please note: Cut out the Hana Dress Sewing Pattern on the bias for optimal fit!
Step 1
Place the front of the Hana pattern over pattern paper, then mark a line going down the side that is cut on fold.
Step 2
Make a line going out from the side seam to add flare.
Step 3
Starting from the waistline, mark a diagonal line to intersect the line of the side seam.
Step 4
Make a horizontal line to meet both points at the bottom edge.
Step 5
Use a French ruler to curve out the bottom towards the side seam. Once you are done, repeat these steps for the back pattern.
How To Sew The Altered Hana Dress:
Please note: Cut out the Hana Dress Sewing Pattern on the bias for optimal fit!
Step 1
Sew front and back together at the side seams.
Step 2
Fold the straps and sew along the raw edges. Use a loop turner to turn the straps outward.
Step 3
Sew the front facing to the front with the straps sandwiched down in between.
Step 4
Hem the back neckline and sew with the straps in place. Finish the dress by hemming along the bottom edge.
Front and back views of the altered Hana Bias Cut Slip Dress
Sewn with double georgette from our Mimosa Collection, the charcoal gray colorway is just one of many colors to choose from the Mood Exclusive Basics Collections, consisting of satin-faced organza, premium poly organza, premium poly satin, and high-multi chiffon.
The Harper Plisse Dress Free Sewing Pattern by Mood Fabrics
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Omg this is gorgeous! I want to make it even though I don’t have anything to wear it to.
Hello. It’s a beautiful dress! Wondering if you will ever have A0 downloads available?
Hello,
In order to keep our free sewing patterns free, we are exclusively offering an A4-Letter size version that includes all sizes.
We appreciate your request and will keep it in mind for future patterns.
Happy Sewing!
The MoodSewciety Team
Could this dress be made in stretch velvet?
Yes, this pattern can also work with a stretch velvet.
wow, verry beautiful 🙂
Thankyou for these amazing patterns for free
The skirt part, can it be changed or hacked into a full or half circle floor length skirt? Thank you.
Yes, you can download a full or half circle skirt from one of our other free sewing patterns, then pair it with the top of The Harper Plisse Dress!
How many yards are needed with 45 inch wide fabric?
5 yards of fabric.
can you expand more on how to sew the cuff to the sleeve? it’s hard to tell if it’s right side out or not, I’m really scratching my head trying to figure out how the cuff is supposed to work.
Once you close the cuff by sewing the seam, fold the cuff lengthwise at the fold line. Match the cuff seam with the inseam of the sleeve, then align the raw edges of the cuff with the raw edges of the sleeve. Sew 1/2″ seam allowance and finish the seam with a serger or overlock stitch.
Hello from Venezuela, I love your patterns, and also I would love to visit your shop someday, I will try to make this dress, thank you for bringing us fashion .
Hello, we hope you continue to enjoy from our free sewing patterns and everything that Mood has to offer! We would love for you to visit one our store one day!