Ready to Party Dress

I designed this party dress pattern after I got married and wore a handmade gown based on a vintage pattern.

I love many of the subtle design details in vintage garments, but fitting them for a modern body can be taxing!

So I decided to incorporate these details into a modern pattern. The silhouette is based on classic vintage styling with a princess seamed bodice and additional bust darts for a truly exceptional fit.

The bodice seams are slightly tapered in at the centre front and back, a design feature often used in vintage styles to draw in the waist.

The flared skirt is luxurious and moves wonderfully on the dance floor! The wrap skirt provides a sophisticated and sexy alternative look.

This pattern features a bodice with two neckline variations, and two skirt variations. These can be combined to create four different styles.

Fabric 110cm / 45" wide:

Dress with flared skirt:
3.75m (narrow fabric not suitable for sizes 4+)

Dress with wrap skirt: 2.5m

Fabric 150cm / 60" wide:

Dress with flared skirt: 3.5m

Dress with wrap skirt: 1.5m

Bodice Lining Fabric (any width):

0.75m

The Ready to Party Dress can be made in Sizes 1 – 8.

It is vitally important, when sewing your own clothes, to take accurate measurements of your body, and not rely on the sizing you expect to buy on the high street. For this pattern we have opted to use sizing 1 – 8, which approximately covers UK sizes 8 – 24. Measure yourself first to choose the right size for you!