Sewing Pattern | Bustier Dress Grace | E-Book | Sizes XXS-7XL | PDF Download | Illustrated Sewing Instructions with Videos
A Must-Have for Every Wardrobe:
The Bustier Dress Grace combines timeless elegance and sophistication! Perfect for festive occasions, evening events, or weddings, this dress ensures a stylish appearance for every special moment.
In This Sewing Guide, You Will Learn:
- How to sew a bustier mockup and adjust it to perfectly fit your body.
- Techniques for inserting and sewing corset boning.
- How to sew bra cups into the bustier.
- How to create a flawless side seam pocket.
- How to simplify the pattern for a version without pockets.
- Tips and tricks for sewing an invisible zipper.
- Pattern Hack: Learn how to transform this dress pattern into the Grace Skirt!
Highlights
- Perfect Fit: This sewing guide helps you achieve perfect fit! The built-in lightweight corset shapes the waist by -2cm (-¾") subtly enhances and lifts the bust by +2cm (+¾”) and creates a stunning neckline.
- Premium Details: Straps and corset are cut as one piece – for a seamless, tailored fit.
- Elegant Silhouette: The half-circle midi-length skirt flows gracefully with every step.
- Practical: Optional integrated side seam pockets for a functional yet stylish design.
- High-Quality Finish: Hem facings and lining ensure a seamless, polished look.
Fabric Recommendations and properties:
- Fabrics: Festive fabrics like brocade, mikado, taffeta, raw silk, or jacquard (approx. 150 g/m²).
- Lining: Delicate materials such as silk or viscose.
- Interfacing: Lightweight to medium-weight woven interfacing such as Vlieseline® G 700/710/740 / Pellon SF101.
- Corset Boning: 7-10 mm (¼"-⅜") wide boning, including spiral, plastic, or Rigilene boning.
- Bra Cups: Molded cups in your size or recycled cups from an old bra.
Sewing Pattern Details
- Sewing Level (4.5 / 5): Advanced to Expert.
- Sizes: XXS-7XL
- Pattern includes seam allowances
- Instant download: A4, US Letter, and A0 formats
- Layered PDF (print only the size you need!)
- Illustrated sewing instructions in German / English / French with linked videos
The size designation can vary from country to country. Always refer to the body measurements! Size chart see image.
What You Need:
- Sewing machine and serger
- 37 sheets of paper (sizes XXS-XL) / 43 sheets of paper (sizes 2XL-7XL)
- Invisible zipper 40cm (16”)
- Optional: piping
Material consumption (fabric width 140cm/55“):
Main Fabric: XXS: 2,65m (2.9yd) / XS: 2,70m (2.95yd) / S: 2,75m (3.01yd) / M: 2,80m (3.06yd) / L: 2,85m (3.12yd) / XL: 2,90m (3.17yd) / 2XL: 2,95m (3.22yd) / 3XL: 3,05m (3.34yd) / 4XL: 3,15m (3.44yd) / 5XL: 3,25m (3.55yd) / 6XL: 3,30m (3.61yd) / 7XL: 3,40m (3.72yd)
Lining:
XXS – L: 1,95m (2.13yd) / XL: 2,0m (2.19yd) / 2XL: 2,05m (2.24yd) / 3XL: 2,10m (2.30yd) / 4XL: 2,15m / 2.35yd) / 5XL: 2,2m (2.40yd) / 6XL: 2,3m (2.51yd) / 7XL: 2,35m (2.57yd)
Enjoy sewing with the Bustier Dress Grace!
