Step-by-Step Guide for elegant fitted gown
Published on HivePostify by @deborahstitches · Fri Jul 24 2026
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Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a great night’s rest. How was the weather over there? Mine was cold, just like yesterday and today. Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a great night’s rest. How was the weather over there? Mine was cold, just like yesterday and today.
Today I will be glad to share with you the making of this Princess Dart Bustier Lace Gown – Step-by-Step Guide. This elegant fitted gown features a princess dart bustier, structured waist, and puff long sleeves.
Materials Needed 3 yards lace fabric 2.5 yards lining (matching color) Medium interfacing (for bustier) Zipper (18–22 inches) Thread, scissors, chalk, pins
Measurements Given Shoulder: 15 Bust: 35 Bust point: 9 Nipple to nipple: 7 Under bust length: 13 Waist: 28 Waist length: 15 Empire line: 24 Hip: 38 Sleeve length: 22 Sleeve round: 12 / 10 / 7
STEP 1: Draft the Bodice (Princess Bustier)
Fold your lining fabric into two. Draft first on lining before cutting lace. Mark your shoulder (7.5 on fold) and draw a straight line. From shoulder, mark waist length (15 inches). Mark under bust (13 inches) and empire line (24 inches). Divide bust (35 ÷ 4 = 8.75 + 1 ease = 9.75 inches). Divide waist (28 ÷ 4 = 7 + 1 ease = 8 inches).
Bustier Shaping Mark nipple to nipple (7 ÷ 2 = 3.5 inches) from center. Drop bust point (9 inches) from shoulder. Draw a curved princess line from shoulder through bust point down to waist. Separate into center panel and side panel.
STEP 2: Cut the Fabric Cut 2 center front pieces and 2 side front pieces (lining + lace).
Cut back pieces (add zipper allowance). Transfer all markings to lace. Add 2inch seam allowance all round.
STEP 3: Sew the Bustier Join center front to side front panels, matching bust points. Sew slowly along the curve for a smooth bust shape. Repeat for lining. Fuse interfacing to bust area for firmness.
Join lace and lining together (right sides facing), turn neatly.
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STEP 4: Attach the Skirt From waist down, mark: Waist to hip (standard 9 inches or use body) Full length Draft skirt: Hip: 38 ÷ 4 + 1 = 10.5 inches Shape down to fitted knee Cut front on fold . Join skirt pieces to bodice at waistline.
🔒 STEP 5: After sewing the dart for the back
Insert zipper neatly at the back. Leave 8 inches opening below for walking slit.
Fold and stitch slit edges clean.
STEP 6: Sleeve (Puff + Fitted Long Sleeve) Draw sleeve length 22 inches. Use sleeve round: Upper: 12 Elbow: 10 Wrist: 7 Puff Head Extend top sleeve width and gather slightly. Add extra fabric at cap for puff effect.
Sew sleeve and gather top slightly. Attach neatly into armhole.
Front and back view
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