Dream On | Tiered Dress & Skirt PDF Sewing Pattern

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.

• Make a dress or skirt.
• Fitted bodice.
• Seam at the natural waist.
• 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.
• Tiered skirt design. 
• 4 Lengths - mini, knee, midi & maxi lengths. 
• Optional pockets.

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)?

• Bodices: Dream On is fully fitted to the body. EDAW is easy fit.
• Sleeveless: Dream On has a sleeveless option. EDAW doesn't.
• Skirt: Dream On has skirt option. EDAW doesn't.
• Maxi: Dream On includes maxi length. EDAW doesn't. Tier 1 is also slightly narrower on the Dream On too.
• V-neck: EDAW has a v-neck. Dream On doesn't.

• Size Range 4-30.
• Includes ALL sizes.
• Upper Bust Measurement 73-135cm (28.5-53").
• View size chart here. 

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. 

This pattern is not suitable for woven fabrics, nor woven fabrics with stretch.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Click here to view mini, knee & midi lengths.
• Click here to view maxi length & skirts. 

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).

SOURCING LASTIN:

AUSTRALIA: Boo Designs! https://boodesigns.com.au/collections/mobilon-tape

The following are suggested by PE customers outside Australia. I haven't purchased from any of these locations.
UNITED STATES: https://wazoodle.com/products/mobilon-polyurethane-elastic-clear
SINGAPORE: https://www.lyenaishiong.com/products/mobilon-elastic-tape (you might need to request a different width as the one i've linked in only 6mm. I'd use 8-10mm).
UNITED KINGDOM: https://www.cuddleplushfabrics.co.uk/fabrics/accessories/elastic/latex-free-10mm-mobilon-polyurethane-elastic-clear/
EUROPE: Framilastic (sometimes also called Framilon) by Vlieseline.

• FORMAT: Digital pdf pattern.
• TUTORIAL: Detailed tutorial with user friendly instructions to prepare & create your new pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home, A0 copy shop, projector. 
• LAYERED: Yes
• FABRIC TYPE: 4-way stretch knit fabrics
• SIZES: AU 4-30 (US 0-28)
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader

Looking for more design ideas? Here are some suggestions.

• 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. 

PLUS the sleeves in this pattern are mashable with others in the PE stretch range. No alternation to the pattern is needed.

• Check out the list here.