{"product_id":"side-gathered-panel-mini-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Side-Gathered Panel Mini 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 gathers at the sides give this planned mini dress its volume while the center panels remain smooth. Broad shoulder straps frame a square neckline, and curved seams shape the upper body before continuing towards the short hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFullness at the sides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftly square front and back necklines with broad fixed shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted princess-style shaping through the bust and waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous center-front and center-back panels from neckline to hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered side-skirt inserts joined to the side bodice at waist level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove-knee A-line skirt with a plain turned hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed center-back zipper and neat bound neckline and armholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side joins carry the gathering; the centers have no horizontal waist seam. This arrangement creates a smooth front line surrounded by a fuller skirt. Muted brick shows the front and back, while deep petrol illustrates another color within the same pattern family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and sewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stable cotton sateen, opaque cotton poplin or a light woven linen blend is a starting point. Choose enough body to reveal the panel seams without making the side gathers bulky. Compare the cloth with its proposed edge finishing and any necessary bodice lining before choosing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English guide will address joining the curved upper panels, distributing gathers within the side inserts, stabilizing the neckline and installing the back zipper. A complete fitting sample should check bust placement, strap spacing, seated waist comfort and hem coverage. The gathered inserts need enough movement allowance while the center panels stay balanced. Final gathering ratios and finishing choices will be settled during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an ungathered body with a small front slit, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/square-neck-slit-mini-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003esquare-neck slit mini dress\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1920s-side-panel-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\"\u003e1920s side-panel day dress\u003c\/a\u003e has a relaxed torso and flared lower side panels. This design concentrates its fullness into gathered inserts beside a fitted upper body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour $25 USD order covers preparation of an English PDF sewing pattern and sewing guide for the design described here. Drafting begins after purchase. This First Release has not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. 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; make a complete fitting sample before cutting final fabric.\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. Both colors illustrate the same planned construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/a-line-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003eA-line dress patterns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/summer-dress-sewing-patterns\"\u003esummer dress sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50532304683094,"sku":"SEW-MB11-SIDE-GATHER-MINI-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/sewlore-b11-panel-front.png?v=1790347845","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/side-gathered-panel-mini-dress-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}