{"product_id":"shirred-bodice-puff-sleeve-maxi-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Shirred-Bodice Puff-Sleeve Maxi 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 Closely spaced elastic-thread stitching shapes the whole upper body of this planned shirred bodice puff sleeve maxi dress. A square neckline sits above the softly gathered woven bodice, which ends at the natural waist. One full skirt falls from that join to a plain ankle-length hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA fully shirred bodice and one long gathered skirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare front and back necklines with short shoulder sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal elastic-thread shirring across the complete front, sides and back of the bodice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftly full elbow-length puff sleeves ending in narrow elastic casings and small fabric ruffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne level natural-waist seam joining the bodice to a gathered skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single uninterrupted ankle-length lower section with a plain turned hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pull-on design direction, with dressing clearance to be established during preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper texture comes from elastic stitching in woven cloth. The front and back share this construction, with no smooth fitted front panel or separate waistband. The lower skirt has no tiers, slit, wrap opening or pockets. No zipper, buttons, lacing or separate ties are planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose cloth that responds to shirring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight opaque cotton woven is the starting fabric direction. The muted sage previews show the same dress from the front, back and three-quarter angle. Choose a cloth that gathers readily without excessive bulk, and wash a sample before testing the elastic thread. Check opacity in daylight as well as how the cloth feels against the skin; the previews do not establish a particular fiber specification or lining requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English sewing guide will address a shirring test panel, securing the elastic-thread ends, joining the upper sections, balancing the sleeve gathers, forming the narrow cuff casings and attaching the long skirt. Bodice depth, row spacing, edge finishes and material quantities will be settled during preparation. A fixed stitch setting or row count is not promised from the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevelop the fit with a complete sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the shirred bodice expands enough for dressing and returns comfortably around the upper body. Its recovery, neckline coverage and waist position need to work together. Raise the arms, sit and reach to assess shoulder stability and sleeve movement. The weight of the gathered skirt must not pull the neckline or waist out of position. Test walking room and let the finished skirt settle before balancing the hem with the intended shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a shaped front with elastic shirring confined to the rear panel, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tie-shoulder-shirred-back-mini-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\"\u003etie-shoulder shirred-back mini dress\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruched-empire-puff-sleeve-knit-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003eruched empire knit dress\u003c\/a\u003e uses vertical gathering above an underbust seam and a smooth lower torso. This design instead develops elastic-thread shaping throughout a woven bodice down to the natural waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003edress sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maxi-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003emaxi dress 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\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 and project 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. All three views show the same planned muted sage dress on an adult female model. Shoes are styling only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538226843734,"sku":"SEW-MB28-SHIRRED-PUFF-MAXI-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/shirred-bodice-puff-sleeve-maxi-dress-sewing-pattern-0.png?v=1790505720","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/shirred-bodice-puff-sleeve-maxi-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}