Effortless Hourglass Dress Sewing Pattern
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The Effortless Hourglass Dress Pattern provides a stunning swing-dress look, tailored to help you achieve your desired shape. An effortless dress featuring multiple neckline, sleeve, length and bodice options. This pattern is accessible to beginners, with photo instructions and a video tutorial included to aid in the sewing process.
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How to Use This Pattern
1. Download instantly after purchase
2. Print at home, copy shop, or project
3. Follow photo instructions & video sew-along
4. Sew your dress!
This pattern features:
- Cowl or Jeweled Neck;
- Sleeveless, Long Bishop Sleeves, 3/4 and Long Regular Sleeve Options;
- Mid-thigh, Above-knee and Maxi Length Options;
- Solid or Color-Blocked Pocket Bodice Options;
- Layered Letter, A4, A0 Print, and Projector Files;
- Photo Instructions and a Video Tutorial
These are digital PDF Sewing Patterns. They are NOT paper pattern that you would receive in the mail. You will be able to download this pattern(s) immediately after purchase from your account or from the order email. For more information on what a PDF Sewing Pattern is and how to use one CLICK HERE.
Sizes:
This PDF sewing pattern comes in sizes XXS - 6XL.
This pattern was drafted for our Curvy Fit Size Chart that is drafted for the height of 5’5”/165.10 cm. The instructions include steps for adjusting the pattern for height differences if needed.
Fabric Recommendation:
This pattern was designed to be made using fabrics with 50% 4-way stretch knit fabrics with a nice drape and good recovery. 
What's Included:
Letter and A4 Sized No Trim Pattern Pieces for All Parts
Projector File with Layers
Copy Shop A0 File with Layers
Layered Printing Option
Fabric Requirements Chart
Size Chart
Tips and Notes
Glossary
Table of contents
Pattern Piece Diagram
Printing Instructions
Supply List
Step-by-step instructions. Each step has a color photo for visual aid.
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- You may not mass produce this pattern or clothing made using it.
- I want you to love what you make and have fun making it.
These are digital PDF Sewing Patterns. They are not paper patterns that you would receive in the mail. You will be able to download your pattern(s) immediately after purchase. They will also be available in your account to download any time. For more information on what a PDF Sewing Pattern is and how to use one, click here.
- This pattern is copyrighted. You may use this pattern to create and sell products of your own. Giving credit to the pattern when selling would be appreciated, but not required.
- You may not edit or recreate this pattern to sell.
- You can not distribute this pattern to others.
- You may not mass produce this pattern or clothing made using it.
facile à coudre et confortable à porter
This dress is easy to make and very flattering. You can have different results depending your fabric choice. I did mine in a silver stretch fabric and loved the result.
This dress is so flatering and comfy. Need to make 10 more of them...
Well not counting the cutting time this dress took me an hour to see on my overlocker. It's title fits the bill, in that the style instantly slims you. I love it😍 I did a flat neck as is my preference but I'm sure a cowl version makes up into a snuggly winter basic. Very easy instructions and a fabulous end result
I mashed it up with the cold shoulder tunic, lowered the neckline and gave it a flare and it is perfect!!
I've made this dress two times already and it's gotten so many compliments. I can't wait to make more.
This is a great pattern. It works up super fast. It's such a flattering dress, I added a sash from the Tres Bell pattern. I will definitely be making more of these.
ps. Perfect long sleeves
This is a lovely pattern and quite straightforward once you get past the pockets. Follow the instructions and they will make sense but next time I would size up once to give me a slightly bigger seam allowance to ensure I caught the pocket into side seam properly first time . Feels great to wear .
Hi. I didn’t really like this pattern. I found it hard to follow but I did manage it with the YouTube video to guide me along. The pattern didn’t suit my figure but it will suit others tho. Don’t be put off by my review, try it and see. Thank you. X
Disappointed, I found the shoulders sat far too narrow on me and I couldn’t get the cowl to sit right, it was too bulky. The YouTube video was very helpful in making the pockets and the cowl. I may try it again without the cowl and extend the shoulders. But at the moment I am disappointed with the dress I have made and the fabric and time wasted.
I found the pocket instructions difficult but perhaps it was just my lack of experience. I also found the cowl neck problematic but again, not having a colour printer it is possible I couldn’t untangle which line to follow when cutting it. I wish the digital patterns could have fewer sizes on same piece as at many points the pattern lines overlap.
Would be nice to have the instructions in French
Still too make I may find some fabric on my travels this Christmas and make the dress on my return.
I love their patterns. What I appreciate the most are how many different photos of the pattern made by many people of all shapes and sizes. That is totally genius.
Thank you, Ellie & Mac 🩷
Absolutely love the sleeves on this dress. More to come in my future!!
Effortless Hourglass Dress Pattern
the effortless hourglass dress pattern was exactly what I was looking for. The directions were easy to follow, the dress fit perfectly. I would highly recommend this pattern
I made this in the sleeveless version and it came out nice. I was concerned with the fit as I don’t have a hourglass waist and thought the pockets might gape. But no problem. Fit is great and dress is comfy. Instructions were good.
The silhouette on this dress accentuates curves and looks great on everyone.
All cut out and ready to go!
Ellie Mac patterns are great!
Easy to sew super flattering on every shapes essentially pear shape body’s.
Great pattern