{"product_id":"boat-neck-side-gathered-midi-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Boat-Neck Side-Gathered Midi Dress PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sewlore-pattern-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide boat neckline and smooth fitted bodice balance the softly gathered sides of this planned midi dress. The skirt stays smooth through the center, with its fullness placed to either side of the pointed waist join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA smooth bodice with side-gathered volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh, shallow boat neckline and sleeveless shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved shaping seams through the fitted front and back bodice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elongated bodice ending in a gently pointed lower join at the front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull mid-calf skirt with smooth center areas and soft gathers toward the side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed center-back zipper, finished neckline and armholes, and a plain turned hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo separate waistband, buttons, belt, tiers, pockets or slit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three copper previews show one design from the front, back and a three-quarter angle. These are soft gathers rather than pressed skirt pleats. The closed back, shaping seams and rear waist treatment shown here are Sewlore's development choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opaque cotton poplin or supple cotton sateen is the starting fabric direction. Choose cloth with enough body to hold the neckline but enough flexibility for the gathered side panels. A very stiff fabric could add unwanted bulk at the low waist, while a sheer cloth would need a lining decision during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English guide will cover shaping the bodice, supporting the pointed joins, distributing side gathers, finishing the neckline and armholes, and inserting the concealed zipper. Make a complete fitting sample to check shoulder width, armhole coverage, waist position, seated comfort and zipper access before cutting final cloth. The finished measurements and gathering ratios will be established with the draft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a button-front design with a collar, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1950s-shirtwaist-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\"\u003e1950s-inspired shirtwaist dress\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basque-waist-gathered-mini-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003ebasque-waist mini dress\u003c\/a\u003e uses a V-neck, gathered bust and separate fitted midriff instead. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003edress sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/summer-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003esummer dress patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour $25 USD order covers preparation of a PDF sewing pattern and an English sewing guide for this design. Drafting begins after purchase. This First Release has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. Make a complete fitting sample before cutting final fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final size chart, finished measurements, material quantities, print formats, layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed during preparation. Please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact Sewlore before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e to check measurement suitability. Custom fitting is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will email your download link within 1 business day of payment, Monday to Friday, by the end of the next business day in Istanbul time (UTC+3). Files are not available for instant download. No finished clothing, fabric or printed paper pattern is shipped. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pattern-preparation-delivery\"\u003epattern preparation and delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are AI-generated design previews on a virtual adult woman, not photographs of a sewn or fit-tested garment. Footwear is for styling and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538225893462,"sku":"SL-B28-BOAT-MIDI","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/boat-neck-side-gathered-midi-dress-sewing-pattern-0.png?v=1790505622","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/boat-neck-side-gathered-midi-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}