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Switching Pleat Dress Free Sewing Patterns

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This is a free sewing pattern for a fitted dress with a hem panel that transitions into a pleated skirt starting around the hip area. The design follows a princess line for a flattering silhouette, and the pleated section adds movement and elegance.

The sleeves are slightly shorter than standard, and the tailored fit makes this pattern an excellent base for creating elegant dresses, formal wear, or cosplay costumes. It works beautifully with a variety of fabrics such as cotton, linen, or satin, depending on the desired style.

The pattern includes a built-in seam allowance (S/A), so it can be used immediately after printing. Simply align the joining lines, cut out the pieces, and start sewing. Suitable for both beginner and intermediate sewists looking to create a refined dress with pleated detail.

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(1) Shoulders and sides of "Front body", "Front body side", "Back body", "Backt body side", "Pleat"- " Serging the sides of the "Sleeve".

(2) Sew "Front body", "Front body side", "Back body", "Back body side", and "Sleeve" sides together and press seam allowances open with an iron.

(3) Stick the stay tape in the center of "Back body".

(4) Sew the sides of "Pleat" into a loop and press seam allowances open with an iron.

(5) Serging the hem of "Pleat" and the hem of "Sleeve", fold back 0.5 inch and sew with a sewing machine.

(6) Sew to the center seam allowance of the "back body" and press seam allowances open with an iron.

(7) Sew on the invisible zip.

* Use a 56cm invisible zip.

(8) Sew "Front Facing" and "Back Facing" together with fusible interlining, press seam allowances open with an iron, and Serging on the outside only.

(9) Sew "Facing" to "Body".

(10) Fold the "Pleat" on the fold line and sew around the waist with a 0.25" seam.

(11) Attach "Pleat" to "body", Serging the seam allowance, ironing the seam allowance down and settling it with stitches.

(12) Sew the "Sleeve" to the "body" and then Serging the armholes.

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Children's-100
bust60cm waist49cm length53.5cm 10sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Children's-4
bust23.6in waist19.3in length21.1in 11sheets of letter size
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Children's-120
bust67cm waist53cm length62cm 12sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Children's-8
bust26.4in waist20.9in length24.4in 13sheets of letter size
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Children's-140
bust77cm waist60.5cm length72.5cm 16sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Children's-10
bust30.3in waist23.8in length28.5in 15sheets of letter size
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Ladies'-S
bust87cm waist68.5cm length78cm 19sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Ladies'-S
bust34.3in waist27in length30.7in 20sheets of letter size
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Ladies'-M
bust94cm waist75cm length80cm 21sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Ladies'-M
bust37in waist29.5in length31.5in 22sheets of letter size
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Ladies'-L
bust100cm waist81cm length81cm 22sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Ladies'-L
bust39.4in waist31.9in length31.9in 24sheets of letter size
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Ladies'-LL
bust106cm waist86.5cm length83cm 24sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Ladies'-LL
bust41.7in waist34.1in length32.7in 25sheets of letter size
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Men's-L
bust110cm waist88cm length94cm 27sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Men's-L
bust43.3in waist34.6in length37in 27sheets of letter size
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Men's-LL
bust115cm waist93.5cm length100cm 29sheets of A4 size (or legal size)
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Men's-LL
bust45.3in waist36.8in length39.4in 30sheets of letter size
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