The Rosalina Bodycon Dress Free Sewing Pattern

Create a fabulous dress that’s sure to turn heads with The Rosalina Bodycon Dress Free Sewing Pattern! 

This stylish and sophisticated pattern features ruching at the front and back, a gathered skirt panel, and adjustable straps for the perfect fit. Made with foiled ITY knit fabric and lined with tricot, this dress is both beautiful and comfortable.

This bodycon dress boasts elegance and showcases your sewing skills with every detail. Unlock your inner designer and discover the joy of creating your own fashion with The Rosalina Bodycon Dress!

Purchase Products Used Below:

• 3.5 yards of Foiled ITY Interlock Knit – Pink and Gold – Gaby Collection
• 1.5 yards of Swimwear Tricot, UV Protective – Ivory – Santorini Light Collection
• 1 each of Nickel Metal Slider for 3/16″ Strap – Set of 4
• 1 spool of 357 Shell Tan 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
• MDF388 – The Rosalina Bodycon Dress Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

• Stretch Sateen
• ITY Knit
• Ponte Knit
• Spandex

Watch How To Sew The Rosalina Bodycon Dress With Helen Castillo:

How To Sew The Rosalina Bodycon Dress Free Sewing Pattern:

*Use a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Step 1

Individually pin the lining layers and the self layers at center back, then sew each using a lightning stitch. 

Step 2

Create 2 rows of basting stitches on both side seams, then pull the thread to create the ruching effect.

Step 3

Create the same ruching effect to the front panel, then sew front and back together at the side seams.

Step 4

Sew front and back of the lining fabric at the side seams, making sure the length of the self and lining match.

Step 5

Create the skirt panel to your desired length by following the skirt cutting diagram.

Step 6

Create 2 basting stitches at the top of the skirt and evenly distribute the gathers.

Step 7

Create the shoulder straps by folding them right sides together and sewing 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step 8

Trim the seam allowance and use a loop turner to turn them right side out.

Step 9

To create the adjustable straps, Trim 5″ from the end of both straps to use as the back loops. Add the metal sliders and fold the small strips in half. Pass the long strap through a metal slider first, under then over. Bring the long strap across the back and pass through the top of the back loop. Bring the end back to the first slider and pass it under the first route again. Sew the end to the side of the strap with the metal slider.

Step 10

Attach the straps to the notches at the front, then attach the opposite ends to the notches at the back.

Step 11

Sew the lining fabric to the self fabric at the neckline, right sides together, with the straps facing down.

Step 12

Sew an understitch 1/8 “on the lining, making sure you catch both seam allowances.

Step 13

Sew the 2 layers together at the bottom hem to then attach the skirt.

Step 14

Sew the skirt at center back with right sides facing together.

Step 15

Sew the skirt onto the top panel to finish The Rosalina Bodycon Dress.

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