Field Of Dreams Strappy Tiered Dress & Top

THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN

Carefree & casual or dressed up & fabulous, our new strappy tiered dress pattern is so versatile & packed full of options so you can get creative. 

Designed for woven fabrics & available to sew in sizes 4-30, this dress features a fully lined bodice with a choice of necklines in classic or button front. Add narrow or wide straps & the skirt tiers to create your dream dress. 

Sew a square neck sundress or crop top that's cool in the summer in a breezy rayon or go for a winter pinafore style & layer up with your favourite Pattern Emporium fitted top, some great boots & a snuggly My Embrace cocoon cardi.  

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

◄FEATURES

Keep it simple by following the main tutorial instructions - that's 50 different dresses! Or add any of the options we've included in the Get Creative section of the tutorial to create your dream dress or top.

 

FEATURES IN THE MAIN TUTORIAL

Fully lined bodice

Easy fit (not loose)

Dart for bust shaping with darts

Pull on (no zips)

3 Classic necklines - straight, high & v-neck

2 Button front necklines - straight & v-neck

Classic back

Wide or narrow fixed straps

10 Top & skirt options from a crop top to a maxi.

 

 

PLUS GET CREATIVE WITH THESE EXTRAS

Low back option

Ruffle straps

Adjustable straps

Spaghetti straps

Tied straps

Waist ties

Buttons or snaps

Mock button front

Colour blocking

And of course.... Pockets! (in seam pockets)

◄SIZING

Sizes (AU) 4-30.

Upper bust 73-135cm (28-53").

See the size chart here.

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

FABRIC

Designed for woven fabrics.

Suggested fabrics - rayon, linen, linen blends, cotton (not too thick), crepe (woven), tencel, light chambray, modal (woven).

View the fabric requirements here.

 

TRIMS

Interfacing (fusing) - weight to match your fabric.

Optional : Soft clear elastic for gathering with elastic option.

6mm (1/4") elastic for low back option.

Optional : 12mm (1/2") bra slider and ring for adjustable straps option.

◄PATTERN SPECS

FORMAT: Digital PDF pattern

PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4/Letter), A0 Copy Shop, Projector.

PROJECTOR FILES: Includes multi colour & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces. Centre fold line so you can cut on the fold if needed.

LAYERED: Yes.

VIDEO: Gathering with elastic technique. Full bust adjustment. 

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.

FABRIC TYPE: Woven

MEASUREMENTS: All patterns are in metric (cms) & imperial (inches).

OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Get for free here. 

METRIC & IMPERIAL: Our tutorials are in both centimetres & inches. They include the seam allowance.

◄DOWNLOADING & PRINTING

ACCESS & DOWNLOAD YOUR SEWING PATTERNS QUICKLY & EASILY: 

You can access & download your patterns at any time by signing into your account on the website. Here's how:

1. Sign in to your account on the website. Select 'My Account' or 'My Pattern Library' from the menu. 

2. Click on the big pink button that says ‘Download Patterns’. This sends you to your pattern library.

3. Click on the pattern/style you want to download. 

4. Then click on the file (or files) you wish to download.

  

VIDEO SERIES COVERING ACCESSING, DOWNLOADING & PRINTING:

If you need help accessing, downloading & printing, here is a link to our video series.

There is a tutorial tour, we show you how to log in, access & download your pattern & tutorials. We also cover printing, determining your size & joining the print at home pages

Watch the video series here or go to the menu under 'Help' > 'PDF Beginners Video Series'.

Please note: there is also a large format A0 copy shop version & projector files for most patterns. If you're new to pdf sewing patterns, visit our friendly community on Facebook & ask to learn more about these options.

 

PRINTING: 

You will find printing details in each tutorial. In most tutorials, this section includes a final layout of the pattern for visual help in joining the pages, a page print guide so you can just print the pattern pages you need, plus printing specs & FAQ. 

Not sure what setting you should use for printing your pdf sewing pattern? You should find the answer in your Pattern Emporium tutorial in the printing section. But if you can't find it, here are the settings for you. 

If you are having printing issues, visit the Printing FAQ page here or visit our Facebook group.

Please note that we do not sell already printed paper patterns. 

  

GET PERSONALISED HELP:

For help with your Pattern Emporium pattern, whether it be accessing, printing, downloading or help with sizing, click here to visit our Facebook Group.