Lace-Up Back Panel Midi Dress Sewing Pattern

First Release: prepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day. Your $25 USD order covers preparation of this planned lace-up back panel midi dress sewing pattern and an English sewing guide. Drafting starts after purchase. This is not an instant download; no physical garment, printed pattern or fabric is included.

Shaped vertical panels would carry this planned dress from a close upper body into a wide midi skirt. A low laced back provides the main adjustment detail, while the front uses a broad, softly squared neckline. The proposed shoulder treatment is short and cap-like, keeping the upper silhouette open without introducing a separate full sleeve.

Planned design

• Broad rounded-square front neckline
• Cap-like shoulder coverage and vertical panel shaping
• Low back with fabric-loop lacing
• Full flared midi hem and a planned side zipper

Fabric starting point

Consider an opaque cotton lawn with suitable body, light poplin or a soft linen blend. A small floral print can suit the shape, but plain cloth is helpful during fitting because the panel seams are easier to follow. Sample the fabric loops under gentle tension and choose a lining that supports the upper body without making it rigid.

Development and fitting

Development should resolve the shoulder geometry and neckline together. Check arm movement, front coverage and whether the low back remains stable before refining the skirt. Lacing should offer controlled adjustment without forcing an unsuitable bodice fit. Confirm the loop spacing, side opening and skirt length on a full sample, including a seated check and a walk test.

Choosing this design

This opaque, full-skirted midi follows a different direction from the long lace corset-look dress in our catalog. It also differs from the 1960s panel dress through its open laced back and broader skirt. The aim is a distinct summer garment, with the panel shaping and rear construction developed as one coherent design.

Your digital order

This design has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. The final size chart, finished measurements, material quantities, print layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed when prepared. Contact Sewlore before ordering to confirm measurement suitability. Custom fitting is not included.

Delivery and images

We 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). Read the preparation and delivery details. Images are AI-generated design concepts, not photographs of a sewn sample.

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