{"product_id":"keyhole-halter-shift-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Keyhole Halter Shift 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 Soft front gathers meet a broad neckband above a narrow keyhole in this planned halter shift dress. The uninterrupted short body contrasts with an open upper back, secured by a neck bow and a narrow elasticated lower edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA gathered neckband and an open back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft neckband with self-fabric ties fastening behind the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall front gathers into the band on either side of an elongated keyhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway halter shoulders without separate shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous lightly shaped body with an above-knee, gently flared plain hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep rounded U-shaped rear opening with a narrow elastic casing along its lower edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth lower body without a separate waist-to-skirt seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design has no princess panels, fitted bust cups, rear lacing, waistband or gathered skirt join. The neck ties and elastic rear edge form the planned dressing arrangement; their opening clearance and recovery must be checked in the sample. Teal shows the front and back, while muted berry shows the same front in a second color. The neck bow belongs at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opaque, fluid woven matte crepe is the starting fabric for this original Sewlore interpretation. It should gather softly at the neck without becoming bulky in the band or bow. Sample a suitable viscose crepe or comparable dress fabric, checking opacity, seam stability and the weight of the tied neckband. Exact composition, fabric quantity and any facing or lining treatment will be settled during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English guide will address reinforcing the narrow keyhole edges, distributing the neckline gathers, enclosing the neckband, making the rear ties and forming the elastic casing. A complete fitting sample must check keyhole coverage, neck comfort, side coverage and the low rear edge while sitting and reaching. Test elastic recovery and dressing access before cutting final cloth; the neckband should not be tightened to compensate for an unsuitable body fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shaped panels and lower-back lacing, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corset-tie-halter-mini-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003epaneled halter mini dress\u003c\/a\u003e. For a defined waist and full gathered skirt, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1950s-halter-sundress-pdf-sewing-pattern\"\u003e1950s-inspired halter sundress\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 the design described here. 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 garment, 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, not photographs of sewn or fit-tested garments. The two colors illustrate one pattern and one product page. Footwear is styling only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003edress patterns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/summer-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003esummer dress patterns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/women-sewing-patterns\"\u003ewomen's sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50532908171350,"sku":"SEW-MB15-KEYHOLE-HALTER-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/sewlore-b15-halter-teal-front.png?v=1790369273","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/keyhole-halter-shift-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}