Introducing the iconic Pleiades 1 dress by French Poetry; This dress boasts soft gathers at the shoulders and sleeve heads, covered buttons, and a a distinctive inverted V-cut at the front bodice, creating an elegant and flattering silhouette.
You have the choice of long sleeves, short sleeves, or short tied sleeves, allowing you to tailor the dress to your comfort and preference. Alternatively, opt for the trendy "lantern" sleeves for a distinctive and fashion-forward appeal.
Select from a gathered skirt for a classic and graceful appearance, a frilly skirt to embrace a romantic and playful vibe, or opt for a frill-less skirt for a sleek and contemporary touch.
Recommended Fabric: A large selection of woven fabrics: crepe, twill, poplin, double gauze… in cotton, viscose, polyester, linen, tencel. This pattern is also ideal for velvet, as it has shoulder gathers instead of bust darts. You will need more fabric to match prints if any.
Pattern Format: This is a PDF pattern. Included in your download is an A4 file for at home printing, an A0 File for Copy Shop Printing, Projector files and detailed instruction files.
Notions:
- A 22’’ (55cm) zipper
- interfacing in the right weight for your fabric
- 5 buttons (optional)
- strips of interfacing or organza to stabilize seams (optional)
- Matching thread for your fabric, scissors, pins, a marking pen, a machine needle