Evangeline is a close-fitting, fully lined gown with a flared skirt, train, and open shoulders. The corset-style top of the dress is shaped with princess seams at the front and back. The side pieces of the lining as well as all the vertical seams of the lining are stiffened with rigilene boning. The heart-shaped neckline is low. The set-in, close-fitting sleeves are long, flared towards the bottom, and feature elasticated casings at the top for a snug fit. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The princess seams at the back feature rouleau loops for the satin lacing. The dress is floor-length at the front, with a long train at the back. The outer shell of the dress is made up of the lace and satin layers. At the bottom, the satin layer is finished with the lining, while the lace layer remains hanging free. The dress features lace scallops along the neckline and hemline.
HOW TO SEW THE EVANGELINE DRESS
Pattern description
Recommended fabrics. Tools and equipment
Cutting out the garment pieces
Constructing the outer shell
Constructing the lining
Joining the outer shell with the lining
Decorating the dress. Final touches
GENEVIEVE
Genevieve is a fully lined evening gown with a close-fitting bodice and a voluminous skirt. The dress features an accentuated waist due to the waist seam that is curved and dropped at the front and sits at the natural waistline at the back. The corset bodice of the dress is shaped with princess seams. All the vertical seams on the bodice are stiffened with rigilene boning. The neckline is curved and low at the front and V-shaped at the back. The fancy sleeves feature horizontal pleats. The skirt of the dress is bias-cut and flares towards the bottom. The left princess seam on the bodice continues on the skirt and then splits into a high slit. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Genevieve is floor-length at the front with a long train at the back.
HOW TO SEW THE GENEVIEVE DRESS You will learn how to tackle rigilene boning and heavy, fancy fabrics.
Pattern description
Recommended fabrics. Tools and equipment
Cutting out the garment pieces
Constructing the bodice
Constructing the skirt
Joining the bodice with the skirt. Final touches
AZURA
Azura is a close-fitting dress with a waist seam. This lingerie-inspired corset dress features bust cups made of bra foam. The dress is made of tulle, corset mesh, and lace fabric embroidered with sequins, beads, and tube beads. The bodice is shaped with the princess seams reinforced with rigilene boning both at the front and back. The wrap-style effect at the front is achieved with ruched overlay pieces. The back bodice is made of tulle and corset mesh and features a lacing detail. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The skirt of the dress features slits of various height with double-layer tulle flounces in them. The center back flounce is designed as a train. The skirt is fully lined with corset mesh. Azura is below-ankle length. Approximate sewing time — 4 days (30 hours).
HOW TO SEW THE AZURA DRESS You will learn how to work with lace fabrics and materials embroidered with sequins, beads, and pearls. You will find out how to create bra cups with foam and finish slits with tulle flounces.
Pattern description. Recommended fabrics. Cutting out the garment pieces
Sewing cups. Finishing cup seams with binding, Assembling the bodice
Assembling and attaching the lace layer of the bodice
Assembling the back bodice. Making the lacing loops
Finishing the top edge of the bodice with binding
Assembling the skirt. Finishing the slits with flounces. Constructing the lining
Joining the bodice with the skirt
Finishing the invisible zipper fastening. Hemming the dress
KASIA
Kasia is a close-fitting evening gown with a waist seam and grown-on shoulder straps. It features a deep V-neckline finished with a sheer mesh insert at the front and a deep neckline reaching the waistline at the back. The bias-cut skirt features waist darts at the back and flares towards the bottom. The dress is fully lined and fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam of the skirt. Kasia is floor-length at the front with a long train at the back. Approximate sewing time — 3 days (24 hours).
HOW TO SEW THE KASIA DRESS You will learn how to work with materials embroidered with sequins, beads, and pearls, and sew intricate narrow straps and a train on a bias-cut skirt.
Pattern description
Recommended fabrics. Tools and equipment
Pretreating the fabrics
Cutting out the garment pieces
Joining the layers before construction
Assembling and finishing the bodice
Assembling the skirt
Joining the bodice with the skirt. Attaching the lining to the skirt
Hemming the dress and train
Finishing the zipper with the lining
MARCELLA
Marcella is a wedding dress with a close-fitting bodice and a voluminous skirt. The dress features a waist seam that sits at the natural waistline. The bodice of the dress is fully lined, while the skirt features a free-hanging lining. The fit of the corset-style bodice is achieved with princess seams. All the vertical seams on the bodice and its lining are stiffened with rigilene boning. Both at the front and back, there is a draped detail that transitions into the fancy sleeves. To ensure puffiness, there is an elasticated casing on the inner side of each sleeve. The bodice fastens with corset loops and lacing at the center back. There is a modesty placket under the lacing. The skirt of the dress is bias-cut, it flares towards the bottom and is made up of two layers. The top circle layer features soft pleats at the waistline. The bottom A-line layer is more fitted. The bottom edges of both skirt layers are finished with horsehair ribbon to give them structure. The skirt lining fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam, while the skirt itself features a slit at the zipper area. Marcella is above-knee length.
HOW TO SEW THE MARCELLA DRESS
Pattern description
Recommended fabrics. Tools and equipment
Cutting out and interfacing the garment pieces. Transferring the notches
Constructing and draping the sleeves
Constructing the bodice
Constructing the small pieces: lace, back placket
Constructing the skirt
Joining the bodice with the skirt. Final touches
OPHELIA
The Ophelia set includes a bodysuit and a skirt. The close-fitting bodysuit is made of tulle and embellished with lace details sewn on by hand. The front is fitted with bust and waist darts. The back is fitted with waist darts. The neckline is low and V-shaped at the back and round at the front. The bodysuit fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam and also has a snap tape closure at the crotch. The full circle skirt is made of six layers of tulle. The outer layer features godet pieces inserted into the slits. The upper part of the skirt is embellished with lace details sewn on by hand. There is a slit at the center back for the closure. The waistband fastens with a snap. The skirt is below-ankle length and features a train.
HOW TO SEW THE OPHELIA SET
Pattern description. Materials and equipment. Embellishment tools
Sewing the darts and invisible zipper closure
Constructing the bodysuit. Finishing the leg opening edges. Attaching the snap tape.
Decorating the bodysuit with lace details
Cutting out the skirt pieces. Finishing the outer skirt slits with godets
Embellishing the skirt. Finishing the top skirt edge with the waistband
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Athena is a close-fitting, fully lined dress with a waist seam and adjustable, detachable straps. The corset-style bodice features princess seams and bust cups supported with underwires. The princess seams on the front and back are reinforced with rigilene boning. The front bodice features an asymmetric, ruched overlay. The wrap-style front skirt is made up of two asymmetric pieces. The left front skirt is ruched at the hips. The dress features off-the-shoulder, airy, draped sleeves and fastens with a hook-and-eye closure and an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Athena is floor length. The dress comes with a detachable full skirt that is gathered at the waist and features a train. The skirt has a waistband and fastens with a hook-and-eye closure.
Approximate sewing time — 4 days (32 hours).
CASSANDRA
Cassandra is a close-fitting, lined evening dress that flares toward the bottom. The front and back are fitted with princess seams. The dress has a plunging front V-neckline that is trimmed with lace, features a sheer panel and reaches the waistline. There is a deep, shaped cutout on the back. The close-fitting set-in sleeves are long, flared toward the bottom, and consist of panels joined by vertical seams. The sleeve hem is trimmed with lace. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam and a button and rouleau loop at the back neckline. The dress is floor-length at the front, with a long train at the back.
Approximate sewing time — 3 days (24 hours).
CATALINA
Catalina is a full circle layered skirt. It can either function as a separate garment or replace the original skirt in a dress by being attached to the bodice along the waistline. The skirt has a free-hanging lining and fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The skirt is gathered along the top edge and features an applied waistband. Catalina is below-ankle length.
Approximate sewing time — 8 hours.
ISABELLE
Isabelle is an evening gown with an accentuated waist due to the waist seam. The corset bodice of the dress is close-fitting. The front and back of the bodice are shaped with princess seams featuring rigilene boning inserted into applied channels. There are rouleau loops at the center back for the lacing. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The fabric-covered bra cups are sewn to the bodice, and the ruching over the bust area is secured at the center front and the side seams. The low V-neckline is finished with mesh in the nude color. The fancy sleeves are voluminous and feature draping. The waist seam features a decorative waistband. The full skirt is layered and flares out towards the bottom. The yoke and the outer skirt layer are gathered tightly. The skirt of the dress is finished with a free-hanging lining. Isabelle is floor length.
Approximate sewing time — 3 days (24 hours).
JOSEPHINE
Josephine is a close-fitting, lined evening dress with an accentuated waist. It has a waist seam and a corset-style bodice shaped with princess seams. All the bodice seams are reinforced with boning. The dress has a low sweetheart neckline decorated with a draped, pleated overlay. The two parts of the overlay crisscross at the bust and extend to the back. The set-in sleeves are long and voluminous. They are gathered at the sleeve cap and hem and finished with bias binding. There are waist darts on the back skirt and a center back seam with an invisible zipper. The skirt is bias-cut and flares toward the bottom. The dress is floor-length at the front with a long train at the back.
Approximate sewing time — 3.5 days (28 hours).
MIRABELLA
Mirabella is a lined dress with a close-fitting bodice and a voluminous skirt. It features a waist seam that sits above the natural waistline and a deep square neckline. The draped bodice is fitted with bust and waist darts transferred to the princess seams. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The fully lined balloon skirt is gathered along the hemline and structured with additional stiff net lining. The long, set-in sleeves consist of two pieces. The top puff piece is gathered at the cap and bottom while the close-fitting bottom piece is straight and features a vertical dart and a faux closure with buttons and rouleau loops. Mirabella is above-knee length.
Approximate sewing time — 2.5 days (20 hours).
ROSANNA
Rosanna is a close-fitting evening gown. This lingerie-inspired corset dress features bust cups and adjustable spaghetti straps. The front and back are shaped with princess and center seams. All bodice seams are reinforced with rigilene boning. The dress is made of two fabric types. The outer layer is made of tulle and is ruched along all the edges, while the inner double layer is made of mesh. An asymmetric, free-hanging, ruched overlay is attached along the side seam. The dress is lined with mesh and closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Rosanna is above-knee length.
Approximate sewing time — 2.5 days (20 hours).
INEJ
Inej is a close-fitting, lined bustier top with adjustable spaghetti straps. The front and back of the top feature shaped princess seams stiffened with rigilene boning as well as an overlay layer with pleating detail. Inej has an attached, flared peplum that sits above the waist level. The peplum is slightly shorter at the front than at the back. The top fastens with a separating, invisible zipper in the left-hand side seam. It features a decorative flower made of the main fabric. Inej is above-hip length.
Approximate sewing time — 2.5 days (20 hours).
LUANA
Luana is a fully lined dress with an accentuated waist. It has a corset-style, close-fitting bodice with front and back princess seams reinforced with boning. The semi-fitted skirt is flared from the waist down thanks to triangular panels in the princess seams. The dress has a deep square neckline and closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. All the princess and panel seams feature decorative topstitching. Luana is above-knee length.
Approximate sewing time — 2 days (16 hours).
GAL
Gal is a pair of loose-fitting, above-elbow gloves made of two layers of tulle.
Approximate sewing time — 2 hours.
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