PDF Tie Dress Pattern - Sewing Therapy

Very enjoyable and versatile

The dress was a real joy to make. Simple yet felt really clean and structured. Love the instructional video on YouTube, it really helped. I made it in a linen that maybe wasn't the best choice in terms of weight (250Gram/m²) and color. Unfortunately it looks a lot like a hospital gown but that's on me. With this fit maybe avoid light blue altogether. I really want to do it again in a more light weight linen or a viscose blend and maybe a patchwork version! Really love the concept of having multiple options for wearing it and love the pockets, although I think they were pretty bulky in this kind of fabric so I may skip them next time. Overall a really lovely pattern, very versatile. Not the best results in the end, but again, probably on me.

An easy sew with a big payoff

This pattern is straightforward to cut, simple to assemble and highly customisable if you want to make modifications as you go. The fact that it can be worn two ways (V-neck or scoop neck) with versatile ties means you get a lot of wardrobe mileage out of one dress. The accompanying YouTube video is excellent, making the whole process entirely beginner-friendly. Highly recommended - I'll definitely be making more!

Pick the right fabric and size

I made the dress in a size 10 and chose some fabric that I came across for free. It was an embroidered raw silk. I lined it with some scrap silk that I had laying about. Unfortunately, it was too large and as the material was somewhat heavy, it didn’t tie well. I ended up giving it to a friend of mine who is quite tall and larger than I am so she will wear it. I did purchase some pricey linen to make one for myself. The first one was a test. I will definitely size down and see how the next one turns out.