The Tie Dress epitomizes versatility and style by cleverly blending the ubiquitous appeal of customizable ties with the graceful silhouette of a classic dress. Featuring ties at the waist, this garment offers multiple closure options.
Moreover, the reversible neckline adds another dimension of adaptability, offering the choice between a subtle boat neck or a flattering v-neck, catering to a multitude of preferences and occasions.
Embodying a blend of charm and sophistication, this dress exudes cuteness, romance, and elegance. With short sleeves, it radiates a playful charm, while elbow-length sleeves evoke a sense of romance.
With the addition of lining, sewing this dress becomes an accessible project, even for beginners. The step-by-step sewalong video ensures that every aspect, including potentially challenging features like the inseam pockets, is demystified. If you’re new to sewing, tackling inseam pockets might seem daunting, but rest assured, you can approach them at your own pace. However, if you’re not ready to tackle inseam pockets just yet, feel free to skip this optional step.
In the sewalong video, I guide you through each step, ensuring that your sewing experience is therapeutic rather than overwhelming. Your sewing journey should be enjoyable and rewarding, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
SEWING LEVEL: Confident Beginner
SEWALONG VIDEO
We have kept the written instructions as simple as possible as we have created a sewalong video that takes you through each step of the process.
Full Length Video : https://youtu.be/0xI_n2y7gK0?si=qvM73hGFml2Mqv7Y
Visit my Instagram for styling inspiration : http://instagram.com/yoursara_k
Size Range: 0 - 24 (Please refer to the size chart in the product photo)
LANGUAGE: EN
Please note : We have a detailed step-by-step sewalong video on our YouTube Channel so we did not attach any photos/illustrations in these instructions.
SUGGESTED FABRIC
For the Tie Dress, I would suggest using fabrics that drape well and offer comfort, as they will enhance the flow and movement of the garment. Here are some fabric options to consider:
- Linen
- Double Gauze
- Lightweight Cotton
- Rayon
- Crepe
- Silk
The fabrics I used for my Tie Dresses
1. Cotton Double Gauze - Shark/Ocean Windowpane
2. Ethereal Grid Linen - Mint Fog
3. Cotton Lawn - Acorn
4. Cotton Double Gauze - Midnight/Denim Gingham
PREPARATION
Pre-wash and dry all your fabrics as this will prevent your garment from shrinking. We recommend you read the instructions thoroughly before sewing.
PATTERN PRINTING (At Home (A4/Letter) / Copy Shop (A0) / Projector)
At Home (A4/Letter) :
When it comes to printing the pattern at home, we offer two versions.
The first is a standard version that is 36 pages and includes all pattern pieces. The second option is 20 pages, saving you paper and ink. This option provides the measurements for the Side Panel, Sleeves and Ties, rather than pattern pieces. Select the option that works best for you.
For your convenience, layer options for each size are included in the pattern. Please ensure that your printer settings are adjusted to a scale of 100% or set to ‘Actual Size’ for accurate printing.
A0 (Copy Shop) Option / Projector Option
We offer both A0 (Copy Shop) and Projector options. You can find the files in their respective folders. For your convenience, layer options for each size are included in the pattern.
* PDF Pattern is non-refundable.
* The price for this PDF pattern includes GST applicable to purchases made in Canada.
* If you have a downloading issue, please contact us hi.209fabric@gmail.com
Really enjoyed the pattern, easy to follow and came together really easily. Took the double gaze road and lengthened it to maxi dress length. Very happy with it. Planning on making more. Thanks for your work.
It’s my first clothes I’ve made and I love it, so easy, so comfortable. Highly recommended.
PDF Tie Dress Pattern - Sewing Therapy
I adore this pattern. It’s so stylish and fabulous to wear. It’s beautifully drafted and has great instructions, including one of Sara’s lovely videos. I have made it in voile for hot days, quilting cotton because the print is wonderful and my next one will be viscose. There will be many more in my future.
This pattern is absolutely lovely, easy to understand and very easy to sew (longest part for me was to make the ties, so you can imagine how easy otherwise it was), follow along video is great, honestly - I just skipped instructions ant watched this twice (once to roughly understand the order and another time to sew following the video). As well I want to say a huge thank you for including measurements of finished garment in the instructions - I have a bigger chest and always struggle with patterns and accommodating them to my size, so following the guide and your video-reel on instagram, where you show how 3 different sizes look on you, it helped me so so much to decide on the size (and honestly i would have chosen wrong without those 2) and I love it. I sewn this dress in black light good quality cotton and I wear it almost every day (obviously with washing), so comfy and light, you can adjust the straps if you ate too much, if it's hot, if you want to look more hour glass shaped.
I loved it, thank you :) finished this one and loving it is a guarantee I'll try at least one other of your patterns!