bodycon dress sewing pattern Jessica bodycon knit dress (PDF)

Featuring: fitted at the bust, waist and hips bodycon dress.  Offered in knee length finished with a hem, straight or asymmetrical peplum and cap sleeve, short sleeve, three quarters or long sleeve.  Neckline can be finished with a full turtleneck cowl, high collar, crew or deep scoop neck finished with a binding. A classic versatile dress for any occasion and season. A wardrobe builder that can be sewn in couple of hours.

Option #1: Classic bodycon dress with straight hem, knee length.
Option #2: Bodycon dress with straight peplum
Option #3: Bodycon dress with asymmetrical peplum

All options can have cap, short, 3/4 or long sleeves and crew, scoop, turtleneck or cowl neckline finish.

Techniques to master: serging

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (30 pages)
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (65-75 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (4 pages to print)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Email/Facebook group support

SIZING

US0-US30 
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from XS to XXL

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner one (3/10)  with easy to follow detailed tutorial.
Takes 1-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Main fabric

Mid to heavy weight fabric with at least 50-70% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch and good recovery.
58/60" / 155-160 cm    

FULL LENGTH DRESS 1.2 m / 1 3/8 yards
PEPLUM STYLE DRESS 1 m / 1 1/4 yards

and

LONG SLEEVE 0.8 m / 1 yard
3/4 SLEEVE 0.7 m / 3/4 yard
SHORT SLEEVE 0.5 m / 3/4 yard
CAP SLEEVE 0.3 m / 3/8 yards (can be cut within dress yardage)

Neckline finish

Mid to heavy weight fabric with at least 50-70% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch and good recovery and light weight fabric with 30-50% stretch for bindings (like tricot knit or knit lining)

58/60" / 155-160 cm     SCOOP NECK/CREW NECK Bindings 10 cm / 4 in
58/60" / 155-160 cm     TURTLENECK 45 cm / 1/2 yard (can be cut within long sleeves yardage)
58/60" / 155-160 cm     COWL NECK 70 cm / 3/4 yard

Peplums

Mid to heavy weight fabric with at least 50-70% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch and good recovery.

58/60" / 155-160 cm     STRAIGHT PEPLUM 70 cm / 3/4 yard (can be cut within long sleeves yardage)
58/60" / 155-160 cm     ASSYMETRICAL PEPLUM 90 cm / 1 yard

Notions:
Matching threads
Seam stabilizer - 30 cm / 12 inches