{"product_id":"shoulder-pleat-overlay-sheath-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Shoulder-Pleat Draped Sheath Dress PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day.\u003c\/strong\u003e This $25 USD First Release order covers preparation of the PDF sewing pattern and English guide described below. Drafting begins after purchase; files are not available for instant download.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelop a 1960s-inspired draped sheath in softly falling woven fabric. Released pleats at one shoulder shape the closed bodice, while a curved front overlay falls over a complete slim skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA fitted sheath with two distinct layers of drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModest shallow boat neckline and three released pleats at the wearer's left shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed woven bodice with a separate seam at the natural waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain three-quarter set-in sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall gathers at the left front waist shaping a separate curved overskirt above the complete closed base skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-calf slim base skirt, closed darted back, center-back fastening and a short walking vent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow self-fabric waist belt with a small side tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis order covers the single sleeved, mid-calf sheath described here. The front overlay is an extra layer over a complete skirt; it is not an opening that exposes the leg. Separate neckline, sleeve or hem variants are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFabric and fitting development\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanned for opaque soft woven crepe or another supple woven dress fabric with enough body to hold a clean base skirt and enough drape for the shoulder pleats and overlay. Stretch jersey is not the intended fabric. Fabric suitability and quantities will be established during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow time to assess shoulder placement, bust shaping, waist ease, hip movement and walking-vent comfort in a complete fitting sample. The overlay should hang freely without pulling the base skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare the construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinguishing construction combines fitted shoulder-released pleats with one curved front overlay over a complete slim skirt. It differs from the basic darted sheath, fixed-overlap jersey tulip dress, open-backed cowl wrap dress and loose 1910s bodice with angular hip panels. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1950s-sheath-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\"\u003ethe simple woven sheath\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruched-tulip-midi-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003ethe ruched jersey tulip dress\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cowl-bodice-wrap-skirt-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003ethe cowl-bodice wrap-skirt dress\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1910s-draped-hip-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003ethe 1910s draped-hip dress\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003edress sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/women-sewing-patterns\"\u003ewomen's sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evening-and-formal-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003eevening and formal dress sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour order covers preparation of a PDF sewing pattern and an English sewing guide for this original design. It has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. Make a complete fitting sample before cutting final fabric. Final sizing, 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\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). Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pattern-preparation-delivery\"\u003epattern preparation and delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e. No finished garment, fabric or printed paper pattern is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImages are design previews, not photographs of a sewn or fit-tested garment. The previews present the deep petrol version, curved front overlay, three-quarter sleeves and closed back; concealed internal construction remains subject to drafting. Footwear and room furnishings are styling only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50562808873046,"sku":"SEW-VINT-SHOULDERPLEAT-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/shoulder-pleat-overlay-sheath-dress-sewing-pattern-1.png?v=1791030435","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/shoulder-pleat-overlay-sheath-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}