When you have 5 bridesmaid dresses to make on a strict deadline, sometimes you need to let the fabric do all the work. The Todea Dress free sewing pattern features a simple and flattering silhouette so it goes together in a breeze and shows off any number of fabrics beautifully. For this Redux, we went with a stunning zig-zag fringe sequin that catches the light in the most wonderful way. Follow suit, or try your own version in a velour, crepe, or even a 3D fabric!
A huge shout out and thank you to The Legacy Castle for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4 yards Rose Gold Chevron Fringe Sequin Fabric
- 4 yards Pearled Ivory Stretch Satin
- 5 yards Taupe Soutache Cord
- 5 yards Tan Double Fold Satin Bias Tape
- MDF135 – The Todea Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
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For full pattern instructions, please visit the original post here! 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.
I didn’t deviate to far from the original pattern instructions, however since this version was made with two layers of fabric instead of one, I did have to change a couple things. To start, I top-stitched my fringe sequins onto the charmeruse after adding the darts into the charmeuse layer, like you see below. As you can see, this meant carefully cutting a portion of the sequins off the top along one of the zig-zags.
For the remainder of the project, I sewed the sequins and charmeuse as if they were one layer of fabric.
I also avoided binding the top edges of the dress like the original Todea instructions. Instead, I created a facing for the top of the bodice by tracing the top 2.5″ of the pattern pieces. The facings were sewn together at the sides and then the bottom edges were given a rolled hem. As the facing was sewn to the gown, I added three strips of soutache cord on either sides, mostly for show but also for a little extra support.
Lastly, since charmeuse frays quite a bit more than the velour originally used for this pattern, I decided to bind the inner seams with bias tape for a clean finish.
Will you be trying out this version or another version of the Todea Dress? Let me know in the comments!
A huge shout out and thank you to The Legacy Castle for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
Hi, I wanted to download this pattern, but when I try to do so it says ‘Not a valid verification number.’ Could you help me with this? Thank you!
Hi Lara, we’re so sorry about that! Email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern to you! Happy sewing 🙂
Hello, how could I make this with an invisible zipper instead of a lace-up back?
Hi there! Yes, just extend the center back fold line upwards, then extend and ease the top edge curve so it meets the new line. Put the invisible zipper on the side seam. Make a muslin first to make sure everything fits ok before you move onto your final fabric. Good luck!
umm hi when i downloaded the patern u sent me the email. but there were many links there and at the end there was a attatchment so i thought it was the dress pattern and when i opened it it was an empty page so could u please re send the patern only caz i really need it.
thank for ur coporation
If you’re still having trouble you can email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern directly to you!
Hello, could you make this using a non stretch fabric?
Hi Amy, yes this redux used non stretch fabric on the overlay!
Thanks! My dress turned out great!
Hello, I would like to download this pattern but there is no link. Could you help me please ?
Thank you
Hello, Please email info@moodfabrics.com for any issues with pattern downloads.