Elastic waist dress pattern

Step up your sewing skillset with this fabulous frock that’s ideal for venturing out into the sunshine. Shirring elastic is a handy technique to have in your back pocket as it helps to cinch in waistlines and add a beautifully intricate effect – finish by topping off your neckline with a bias binding bow!

Sewing a casing and inserting elastic can be fiddly and tedious, especially when using a narrow width elastic. But there’s an easier, quicker way to create a elastic waist without using a casing at all. It instantly creates a fitted waist, giving the dress (and you!) an hourglass shape. The result i

The Lou Box Dress 2 features a waist that is gathered with elastic housed inside a casing making it figure flattering and comfortable. This pattern uses my favorite method for making a concealed waist casing in a dress. It uses the seam allowance to create a casing for the elastic so ther

Hello sew-friends! Earlier this month I re-released the Lou Box Dress patterns and today is the final installment of the sewalong additions. When the pattern was first released, I did a full photo sewalong and during this second round of testing, I asked my testers what part of the construction proc

Esra tie waist midi dress is a simple, beginner friendly project. It features front V neck, a loose A line cut and self tie straps. You can tie the straps to the front or back of the dress. Let’s have a look at the details: As usual, my pattern is made in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL so you may find a suitable size for yourself. If you are not sure which size suits you, take a look at the measurement table before doing anything here: SIZE GUIDE. The pattern is made using layered PDF, please…

The Pattern Features: An elastic empire waist, fitted knit dress with puff sleeves. This dress has a deep scoop neckline and a gather bottom to add a unique style. FABRIC RECOMMENDED :Light to medium weight knit fabric such as ponte roma, brushed poly jersey, cotton jersey, bamboo jersey etc. SIZES FOR SAMPLE PATTERNS: Please, select your DRESS with this chart The patterns have -2’’ ease at bust point for the dress SIZES: From 4 to 30 MATERIALS 1. FROM 3 1/2 YARDS OF LIGHT TO MEDIUM-WEIGHT…

Learn how to sew a gorgeous floral maxi dress using a free tee shirt pattern with this easy to follow sewing tutorial. How to make a maxi dress.

Sew knits that fit! This shift dress has an elegant tie front overlay and elbow-length fitted sleeves. It has a pullover neckline with a neckband. Optional back waist darts or elastic. This basic dress pattern includes 12 sizes and detailed measurement charts. The waist and hip are semi-fitted and allow for some variation. Check out this add-on to make this into a nursing/breastfeeding dress. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1306165848 Fabric required: 2.25 - 2.75 yards of knit fabric with…