Posts Tagged ‘sleeveless dress’

Embroidered Dress

Posted on October 13th, 2008 by by admin

This simple, sleeveless dress with mock pleats is embellished with a swag of embroidery on the yoke. This design is not only perfect as a summer dress, but also works well as a winter pinafore. worn over a long-sleeved lap Materials 7(8:9) 50g, balls of Debbie Bliss cotton double knitted. Pair each of 3-1/2mm (US [...]

How to Draft Halter back Dress

Posted on July 30th, 2008 by by admin

style 1 DRAFT OF HALTER PATTERN (Style 1) Using the hip-length dress foundation as a guide draft pattern as follows: 1) Trace front and back to waistline only; then for the sleeveless bodice, reduce 1/2″ at upper part of each seam, and raise armhole 3/4″ (a sleeveless dress is usually about 2” closer fitting around [...]

Drafting the Jumper Dress

Posted on July 30th, 2008 by by admin

JUMPER is a sleeveless dress and may be worn over a blouse or sweater. The neckline is usually cut low in front, neck and over the shoulders.  Armholes are also cut a little deeper. Because the bodice is sleeveless, it is made closer fitting at underarm seams. THIS STYLE features side and waist darts in [...]