The Lumiere Strapless Dress Free Sewing Pattern

Dreaming of sunset dinners by the beach or a carefree day in the sun? The Lumiere Strapless Dress free sewing pattern is your perfect companion! Inspired by the easy-going nature of summer and the beach, this dress is designed to be as relaxed as your vacation plans.

Crafted from a stretchy, body-forming fabric, it offers a wonderfully flattering fit that moves with you. We recommend using a stretch re-embroidered lace, which boasts a soft hand and fluid, flexible drape. This beautiful lace we used, boasts a blend of 95% nylon and 5% spandex, and features delicate paisleys and leaves that climb and curl across an ivory hue. With its 50% warp-wise stretch and sheer opacity, it’s ideal for both bodycon and flowing silhouettes, and its finished edges make your sewing project even easier!

But what truly sets the Lumiere Strapless Dress apart are the rows upon rows of playful fringe that capture that quintessential beachy vibe. It’s not just stylish; it’s carefree and incredibly simple to style, so you can spend less time fussing over your outfit and more time enjoying all your favorite summertime activities!

Where will you wear your Lumiere Strapless Dress? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your styling ideas in the comments below, and don’t forget to show off your creations by posting photos of your finished strapless dress. If you know someone who wants to feel comfortable, yet look effortlessly summertime chic, share this post with them, too.

Essential Materials & Sizing Guide for the Lumiere Strapless Dress

Continue reading for a breakdown of what knowledge and materials you need for creating your very own strapless dress! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—as well as a curated list of alternative fabric type recommendations if you want to customize your own version. The Lumiere Strapless Dress free sewing pattern download includes technical drawings for seam and silhouette visibility, plus a size chart to help you find your perfect fit!

Purchase Products Used Below:

Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small strapless dress. Toggle the ‘SHOP THIS LOOK’ box to find estimated quantities for other sizes.

• 1 yard of Stretch Re-Embroidered Lace with Finished Edges – Ivory Paisley Leaves and Florals
• 2 yards of Famous Australian Designer Off White Stretch Viscose Lining
• 16 yards of White Chainette Fringe – 4″
• 0.5 yards of Lightweight Fusible Knit Interlining – Whisper White
• 1 yard of White Elastic – 0.25″
• 1 each of Invisible Zipper 24″ by YKK – 501 White
• 1 each of Dritz 14 Nickel Hooks & Eyes – Size 0
• 1 each of Gutermann Sew All Thread 250m – 21 Oyster
• MDF451 – Lumiere Strapless Dress Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)

Alternative Fabric Type Recommendations:

The Lumiere Strapless Dress Free Sewing Pattern is best suited for medium weight fashion fabrics with at least 25% stretch. If you want to explore other fabric types or other colors for sewing your Lumiere Strapless Dress check out the links below.

• Re-Embroidered Lace Fabrics
• Stretch Lace Fabrics
• Novelty Knit Fabrics
• Sequins Fabrics
• Stretch Rayon Fabrics

Alternative Lining Fabrics:

• Josephine Stretch Polyester Twill Lining Collection
• Luca Polyester Pongee Lining Collection

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Find Your Perfect Fit

The Lumiere Strapless Dress Sizing Guide is based on the suggested design & wearing ease for this style. You can also choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust if needed before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.

*Designed for stretch fabrics (with at least 25% stretch).

How To Sew The Lumiere Strapless Dress

The instructions provided below are designed to guide you through sewing the Lumiere Strapless Dress—a stretchy beach-vibes dress with layers upon layers of fringe over re-embroidered lace.

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Step 1 

SKIRT

1. Serge the seams around the lace parts.
2. Sew the waist lines of the front and back upper parts to the lower parts.
3. Sew left side fully closed. Sew the right side from the hem, ending 2” below the waist line.
4. Cut 2 pieces of ½” fusing and fuse the unsewn wrong side. This will stabilize your fabric from stretching when attaching the zipper.

Step 2

FRINGE

1. Start from the hem line of the lace skirt. Sew rows of fringes 2.5” apart from each other up until the waist line. (front and back)
2. The last trim strip should be attached upside down. Sew in place and carefully top stitch the fringes down.

Step 3

PREP LINING

1. Follow step 1 but leave the left side open from top to 2” below the waist line. The right side should be fully closed. Make sure to fuse the side seam as well.
2. To finish the hem, roll ¼” of the hem, press and sew. Repeat it again in order to get a clean ¼” rolled hem finish.

Step 4

ATTACH LINING

1. Flip the lace inside out. Pull the lining on the right side facing the right side. Pin all around the top. Sew it closed.
2. Flip the lace dress outside out. Open the seam at the top, press the seam allowance toward the lining and understitch.
3. Flip to the inside of the dress. Cut an elastic band 5% smaller than your top measurement. Sew it on top of the seam allowance. Make sure to stretch it about 5% more as you sew. This will ensure the dress does not slip.

Step 5

ZIPPER

1. Open your invisible zipper and press the teeth out gently.
2. Pin one side of the zipper to the open side seam with the zipper teeth facing ½” away from the side seam fabric edge. Baste by hand. Sew it down by a machine.
3. Repeat the same step on the other side. Make sure your zipper is tucked inside the dress, and isn’t twisted, able to close perfectly.
4. Zip up the zipper to the waist (DON’T FULLY CLOSE IT!), cut the unnecessary bottom and lower top part. Stitch back and forth on the same area by hand with doubled thread on the edges. It will ensure the zipper from sliding off the teeth.

Step 6

SCALLOPED LACE, HOOK & EYE

1. Cut a length of your own top length measurement plus 1” out of the scalloped edge from the remaining fabric.
2. Pin the lace around the top of the dress from one side of the zipper to the other side (don’t go over the zipper). Sew and top stitch. Make sure to stretch the top itself as you sew but not the scalloped lace.
3. Sew hook and eye on the edge of the extension for proper closure.

Sewing Success: The Finished Lumiere Strapless Dress

We can’t wait to see your version of the Lumiere Strapless Dress: Whether you choose to sew with a stretchy, summertime fun lace with fringe or opt for an alternative fabric type, this pattern is as easy to wear as it is easy to impress!

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