Dream On Tiered Dress & Skirt Pattern

The Dream On Tiered Dress & Skirt features a fitted bodice, a fabulous choice of sleeves & necklines and easy-to-follow instructions.

Sew a tiered dress or skirt version of this easy-to-wear style. Both with optional pockets  ❤

Wear it long or short with multiple length options to complete a summer, winter or trans-seasonal look. You’ll look effortlessly stylish and chic in this gorgeous, flowy style. It’s also super adaptable and can be designed for mini, knee, midi and maxi lengths. This makes it ideal to wear to all kinds of occasions – from parties and family gatherings to everyday wear, including a day at the beach, market or just around home.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW to see what's in this pattern.

◄FEATURES

• Fitted bodice.
• Seam at the natural waist stabilised with elastic.
• Tiered skirt design. 
• 4 Lengths - mini, knee, midi & maxi lengths. 
• 3 Banded necklines - high, mid, low.
• Roll neck option.
• 5 Plain sleeves - sleeveless, cap, short sleeve, 3/4, long & long with cuff.
• 2 Bishop sleeves - full bishop & cropped bishop.
• Optional pockets.

 

If you already own the Every Day's A Weekend Dress & prefer to just purchase the bodice add-on, this is available here. 

GATHERING WITH ELASTIC: To make this even faster & easier, we’ve also included instructions on how to gather with elastic, including my recommendations on the best elastic to use. A video link is included.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE between the Dream On Dress & the Every Day's A Weekend Dress (EDAW)?

1. Bodices: Dream On is fully fitted to the body. EDAW is easy fit.
2. Sleeveless: Dream On has a sleeveless option. EDAW doesn't.
3. Skirt: Dream On has skirt option. EDAW doesn't.
4. Maxi: Dream On includes maxi length. EDAW doesn't. Tier 1 is also slightly narrower on the Dream On too.
5. V-neck: EDAW has a v-neck. Dream On doesn't.
6. Gathering With Elastic Video: Dream On has a video.

 

◄SIZING

• Size Range: Aussie Size 4-30 (approximately US 0-28)
• Upper Bust Measurement 73-135cm (28.5-53").

• View size chart here. 

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

FABRIC:

• Designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics.
• Horizontal stretch 25%+. Vertical stretch 15%+.
• 2-way stretch knit fabrics with spandex, good recovery & vertical give can be used but please note that as the bodice is fitted, some 2-way stretch fabrics may sit higher on the body, particularly if they don't have spandex.
• Fabric suggestions include Viscose or rayon elastane knits, Double brushed poly (DBP), Single brushed poly (SBP), Stretch knit crepe, Poly elastane knits, Cotton Lycra (recommend soft & not over 180gsm), Bamboo & Modal elastane knits, Cupro, ITY, Wool knits, Sweater knit, Hacci, DTY, Liverpool. 
• Click here to view mini, knee & midi lengths.
• Click here to view maxi length & skirts. 
• This pattern is not suitable for woven fabrics, including stretch woven fabrics.

 

TRIMS:

• Bishop & Cropped Bishop Sleeve: 12mm (1/2") elastic. 
• 6mm clear elastic to stabilise the gathering & waist. I recommend using Lastin - the frosted clear elastic. It is the least noticeable on Tier 1/2 join.
• Note: you can also gather the traditional way if you prefer. In this case, you'll only need elastic for the waist. Woven elastic, knitted elastic, rubber or clear elastic can be use here (not braided elastic as it stretches out of shape).

◄PATTERN HACKS & MASHES

• Empire Line Dress: Take the bodice up for an Empire Line tiered dress. 
• Peplum Top: Sew a peplum top by adding a shortened tier to the bodice hem.
• Hoodie Dress: Sew a hoodie tiered dress by using the hood & neckline from one of our other patterns (eg. Yours Truly, the Unwind Jumper or the Lounge Dress)
• Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress: Sew a puff sleeve tiered dress by using the puff sleeve pattern pieces in the Hello Gorgeous Top pattern. 

◄PATTERN SPECS

• FORMATS: A4/Letter, A0 Copyshop, Projector
• PROJECTOR FILES: Updated to include multi colour & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces. Centre fold line so you can cut on the fold if needed.
• FABRIC TYPE: 4-way stretch knit fabrics
• LAYERED: Yes
• SIZES: AU 4-30 (US 0-28)
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader

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