Dramatic shoulders don’t seem to be dissipating this fall, and we jumped on this trend with a new free sewing pattern that’s perfect for structured fabrics. The Pine Dress is an otherwise simple silhouette with a gathered sleeve that lends itself well to brocades and jacquards. Bring this adorably chic dress into the holidays with a stiff velvet, moire, or even a mikado print!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 3 yards Metallic Bronze and Blue Leopard Brocade
- 3 yards Lustro Navy Twill Bemberg Lining
- Gray-Blue 24″ Invisible Zipper
- MDF170 – The Pine Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
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 30.
Begin by sewing the darts onto your bodice and skirt pieces, following the guidelines on your pattern. With your iron on a low setting, carefully press your darts down and out toward the side seams.
Repeat with your lining pieces.
Attach your bodice pieces at the shoulders and side seams. Press the seams open and then do the same with your skirt panels at the side seams. Then, attach your bodice at skirt at the waistline, again pressing the seam open.
Repeat with your lining again.
Create your sleeves by sewing the inseam and then evenly gather the top in between the two notches on your pattern. This can be done manually as you set your sleeve into the armscye of your dress, or you can stay-stitch between the two notches with a wide stitch and then pull on of the threads to gather.
Once gathered, sew your sleeve into the armscye and repeat with your lining.
Close the center back seam of your dress, starting at the hem and working your way up about 10″. Do the same with your lining, and then attach your dress and lining at the neckline and hem, fabric faces together.
Turn your dress right side out and insert your invisible zipper to the main layer of your dress. Slip-stitch your lining and the remainder of your center back seam closed.
Lastly slip-stitch the hem of your sleeves, attaching the lining to the main layer and lightly iron your new garment!
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20 comments
SiMaple and beautiful dress. This fabric is Fab.U.Lous!
Oh my God!!!! that’s amazing!!!!!!!
Adorei este modelo de manga e ainda mais que voltou pra moda atual. Vou fazer uns dois ou mais deste modelo.
Eu tb amei!!! (^_^)
Hi I was wondering if the measurements in the size chart reflect the finished garment measurements or body measurements? Thanks!
Those are body measurements. 🙂
What a beautiful dress!!!
Que hermoso
Does the pattern includes seam allowances?
A 1/2″ seam allowance is already included. 🙂
Beautiful dress!! Would this work with a large plaid mohair knit?
I think that would look stunning! You may want to size down if the knit has a large amount of stretch though. 🙂
If I wanted to make this dress without a lining, would there be any areas where french seams would not work (like maybe sleeves)? Do you have a recommended alternative in those areas? I’m a beginner and don’t have a serger. I’m planning on using the “Bubblegum and White Plaid Basketweave Linen and Cotton Woven” by Mood. Thank you!!
Hi Shelby! Sewing the sleeve with a French seam would be tricky. For alternatives to French seams, you could use a zig zag stitch or pinking shears. We have a handy guide to seam finishes here for more information. 🙂
Hello, I’m french and i find this dress very beautiful.
I think my waist is 10 in your references. But I don’t know which line follow on the pattern.
Thanks.
Marie
Hi Marie, I’m sorry for the late response, but I wanted to answer your question nonetheless. The size 10 would be the third smallest line on the pattern. 🙂
Hi, why I can not download your pattern?
Hello Nayla, we’re so sorry about that. It looks like there was a glitch in our system but it’s all fixed now! In the future, if you ever have difficulty downloading a free sewing pattern from us just email [email protected] and they’ll send the pattern straight to you. Happy sewing! 🙂
Could I do this in a brocade? Also, could I lengthen the sleeves & also the dress? Any tips on how to do it?
Hi Marie, this could work in a brocade, but you may find that you need a lining. Yes, you can lengthen the sleeves! We have a sleeve manipulation tutorial here (the time stamp for the long sleeve is 14:00). To lengthen the dress, tape your pattern together and cut our your size. On the skirt, draw a straight line across the hips, then cut. Spread the pattern until you reach the length you want, keeping the cut lines parallel to each other. Tape both pieces to a scrap sheet of paper, and redraw the side seams.