Women's A-Line Dress Pattern Steps

A-Line Dress a garment which looks in the form of alphabet letter 'A' or in triangle shape like fitting from top and getting wider as it goes down bottom line. one piece garment which covers from shoulder to knee of mid calf. it fits to body till hip line and it gradually widen from hip line to till hemline. casual in design this dress worn alone adding accessories touch to it. This a line dress suits to all body types, and good option to choose for any occasions.

Fabrics- plenty of luxurious fabric to choose from. cotton & linen blend are good option for casual look.

it is easily adoptable by using basic pattern.

Measurement Required

1.Full Length

2.Shoulder

3.Chest

4.Waist

5.Hip

6.Arm Hole

7.Sleeve length

8.Sleeve Bottom

9.Neck Deep

10.Bust Point

11.Bust Distance

Drafting Steps

Front part

0-1 = Full Length + 1” Draw a Line Across.

0-2 = Hip length from Shoulder. Draw a Line Across.

0-3 = Arm Depth, 1/6th of Bust + 1” Draw a Line across.

0-4 = Natural waist Length + ½” Draw a Line across

0-5 = 1/6 of Neck Round Measurement + ½”.

0-6 = ½ of Shoulder Measurement + ½”.

3-7 = ½ of Shoulder Measurement + ½” and join point 6.

3-8 = ¼ Bust measurement + ¾ “.

6-9 = Mark ¾” downwards and draw diagonal line by joining 9-10.

0-10 = 1/6 of Neck Round Measurement + ½”.

5-11 = Same measurement of 0-10 and draw line upwards by joining 10

11-12 = 1 ¼ at 45 angle, draw a neckline curve by joining points 5-12-10.

4-13 = ¼ of waist measurement + ½”. Draw line Upwards by joining point 8.

2-14 = ¼ Hip Measurement + 1” Draw a line by joining point 13.

1-15 = 1/3 Hip Measurement + 1” Draw a line joining point 14.

[ you can increase this flair based on the requirement]

15-16 = Mark ½ “upward to draw curve line by joining line [1-15]

17 = ½ of 2-15 for bottom shape.

7-18 = 1” upward as per Draft.

19 = Midpoint of 6-7

19-20 = Mark ½ “inward.

3-A = ½ Bust Distance draw a line downwards by joining line [2-14] and mark B and

mark ‘C’ at waist line [4-13] intersection.

A1 = Shoulder to Bust point

D & E = Mark 1/2” from ‘C’

F = Mark 1” below Bust Point and Join D & E

G = Mark 5” down from ‘C’.

Back Part

0 - 21 = 1 ¼ “back Neck drop.

0 - 22 = Same as front 0 to 10 measurement.

21 - 23 = Same Measurement of 0-22

9 - 8 = Draw an outward armhole curve line.

Sleeve Part

1 - 2 = sleeve length+1”.

1 - 3 = 1/8th bust-3/4”.

3 - 4 = 1/4 bust-3/4”.

2 - 5 = ½ of Sleeve round/Bottom measurement.

6 = the middle of 1 to 4 measure.

7 = ½ of the 6 to 4 measure.

8 = the middle of 6 to 1 measure.

9 - 7 = 3/4” .

8 - 10 = Mark 3/4" upward.

1 - 10-7-4 = Back armhole shape.

4-6-1 =Draw front armhole shape.

Some Points to consider:

Ø Fabric Required 2.5 Mtrs’ length & width of 44".

Ø When you are marking the pattern directly on fabric, first straighten the fabric by slightly stretching it diagonally to align the warp & weft.

Ø Iron the fabric to remove crease prior to marking and place the draft.

Ø if you are a beginner, prefer making the paper draft first, then pin it to fabric

Sewing guide

Additional materials Required

Micro Dot Fusing

-Start stitching Dart at front and back on the dart mark.

-Stitch front part neckline. then finish back neckline.[ these neckline are finished by facing or Binding methods, facing give very neat finish when compare to Binding. For facing- Trace front neck line on to other fabric and mark 1.5" on sides and cut. apply micro dot fusing to wrong side of fabric, keep on top of front neckline stitch at a distance of 1/4" turn back and run a edge stitch or press and do hand hem to finish neckline. follow same process to finish back part]

-Attach front and back shoulder by 1/2" distance as seam.

-finish the sleeve hem by using Binding technique.[ Cut fabric in Bias(45 angle) direction according to the sleeve open measurement with 1.25" width. keep this fabric on the sleeve and stitch at a distance of 1/4" and fold the edge and turn it inside completely including seam joint. run edge stitch by finishing sleeve hem.]

-Attach sleeve by marking center. keep the sleeve on top of the body and stitch at 1/2" distance and secure the edges with overlock stitch.

-Join the side of front and back on both sides at a distance of 1/2" seam allowance. Till bottom line.

-Finish bottom by folding 1/2" inside.

-Press it with steam iron.

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