The princess line dress is a flattering style, this loosely fitted princess line dress is a must for women of all figure shape. princess seams gives a smooth fit over the bust, flaring softly from the waist to solve any hip fitting problems. This template is very versatile and can be made for winter or summer, with or without sleeves, and in a choice of various skirt lengths.
Fabric guide
The most suitable fabrics to use for this dress are soft ones that drape well, such as silk, sand washed silk, polyester crepe de chine, rayons, fine jersey, wool crepe, velvet and soft cottons. for a glamorus evening dress you cna make the sleeves in a sheer fabric shuch as a silk georgette, devore velvet or lace.
Test fabric for drape To make sure that the fabric hangs and moves well, hold it up against yourself; the fabric should fall into smooth, graceful folds.
Unsuitable fabrics. Avoid stiff cottons as these stand away from the body in stiff folds rather than draping softly. Avoid fabrics with diagonal patterns or a large check, as the princess seams are match on theses.
Perfecting the Fit
The dress is designed to fit close to the body around the bust and waist, flaring out softly over the hips.
The Sleeveless dress
This template dress is easy to put together and practical to wear. The long and short version of this sleeveless dress are neatened at the necklline and armholes with separete facing, which are easy to apply. They are fasten at the back with a zip.
Click on the template to learn how to use Fittingly Sew Princess line Template to make theses patterns.
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