0113 Dress pattern with cut-off skirt

Style and silhouette: Elegant women’s dress with a fitted silhouette with an emphasis on the waist and smooth feminine lines. The dress is cut-off along the waistline, which creates a clear and expressive contour. Upper part (bodice): Fitted: it fits the figure from the chest line to the waist, emphasizing feminine curves. Embossed seams are a key structural element of the bodice. Vertical relief seams run from the armhole through the chest line to the waist line. They provide a perfect fit, creating volume on the chest and emphasizing a slim waist. The reliefs are located on the shelf and back. Plank: The plank in the center of the shelf (the central element of the front) forms a vertical line and adds an interesting detail. It is made in the form of a single strip (the simplest option). Neck: The round shape of the neck is treated with a welt. Long sleeves, classic cuffs, neatly sewn on the edge of the armhole. The length is up to the wrist. The sleeve shape is narrowed to the bottom. . Lower part (skirt): Tulip skirt: The characteristic shape that makes this style recognizable and romantic. The skirt has a soft volume in the thigh area (resembles a tulip bud) and is smoothly narrowed to the bottom. This effect is achieved due to the special cut of the skirt inserts – they are not just straight or flared, but have a curved shape. The skirt is sewn into the belt along the waistline. Waistline: A clear, accentuated line connecting the bodice and skirt. It can be decorated with a belt or just a neat seam. Silhouette: The balance between a form-fitting top and a voluminous but narrowed-down skirt creates a very feminine and visually interesting silhouette suitable for different types of figures. Recommended fabrics: thick cotton (poplin, satin), linen, gabardine, wool blend, thick viscose jacquard, thin elastic cotton. Fabrics with good drapery and density, able to keep their shape, but not too rigid (to make the assembly look natural). As well as softer wool blends, dense crepe, knitwear with a good structure. Suitable for: The dress will perfectly accentuate the waist and create a feminine silhouette. The shape of the «tulip» skirt visually increases the volume in the hip area, which is good for shapes such as «rectangle» or «triangle» (inverted). The fitted bodice is suitable for owners of hourglass and pear shapes. Difficulty: The pattern is of medium or above average difficulty due to the presence of raised seams that require careful alignment, stitching of the sleeves, processing of the placket and giving the skirt the shape of a «tulip».