The West Palm Cocktail Dress Free Sewing Pattern

Chic and elegant: The West Palm Cocktail Dress Free Sewing Pattern!

This stylish dress features a sophisticated sleek silhouette that exudes modern charm. The unique halter neckline, adorned with a cute bow adds a touch of playfulness, while the expertly tailored seams ensure a flattering fit. The vintage crystal trim adds a bit of glam.

Crafted with Gavia Baby Blue Premium Polyester Satin and is fully lined with soft Margot Sky Blue Polyester Lining that will ensure you’re comfortable in your dress!

Perfect for any upscale event, this cocktail dress is classic and fashionable—making it a must-have for your wardrobe. Step into the spotlight with confidence and style with The West Palm Cocktail Dress.

Purchase Products Used Below:

• 2 yards of Gavia Baby Blue Premium Polyester Satin
• 2 yards of Margot Sky Blue Polyester Lining
• 1.5 yards of Vintage Crystal and Silver 1 Row Circular Rhinestones Trim
• 1 each of 541 Icy Gray 24″ Invisible Zipper
• 1 spool of 220 Dawn Blue 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
• MDF391 – The West Palm Cocktail Dress Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

• Brocade
• Charmeuse
• Silk Wool
• Shantung / Dupioni

Watch: How To Sew The West Palm Cocktail Dress

How To Sew The West Palm Cocktail Dress Free Sewing Pattern:

*SEWING NOTES: Use 1/2″ seam allowance and straight stitch.

Step 1

Pin and sew the dart for the Front Bodice piece and press the dart down.

Thread tracing: An alternative way to mark the fabric without leaving residue commonly associated with using fabric chalk or tracing paper.

Step 2

Join the Front skirt and Front Bodice and press the seam open.

Step 3

Join your back piece with the front making sure to line up the notches so that they meet with the seams in the front.

Step 4

Repeat the same steps for your lining pieces.

Step 5

Join your lining and self right sides together at the neckline. Make sure to drop your needle and pivot your fabric in order to get sharp corners.

Step 6

Here you’re going to attach your vintage crystal trim. You’re going to want to sandwich your trim in between the lining and self pieces at the hem. Use a zipper foot attachment to get as close as possible to the crystal trim.

Step 7

Now that you’ve attached your lining to the neckline and hem you’re going to want to flip the garment right side out and press. 

Step 8

Now you’re going to want to place your zipper at the ½” seam allowance and sew only to the self.

Step 9

Close up Center back self and lining pieces.

Step 10

Fold back lining at ½” and blind stitch lining to the zipper. 

Step 11

Blind stitch center front together.

Blind stitch: A sewing method that joins two pieces of fabric together, while hiding most of the stitches inside the hem.

Step 12

Sew the side seam of the bow piece and turn right side out and press.

Step 13

Fold in seam allowance and edge stitch.

Step 14

repeat steps to the smaller bow piece.

Step 15

Find the bow shape you like the most and use the smaller bow piece to secure the shape, then blind stitch the edges together.

Step 16

Blind stitch the bow to the bodice at the top and bottom.

Step 17

To complete your garment you’re going to add hook and eyes to the neck closure. First, you’re going to fold back the seam allowance at ½” and edge stitch. Then, you’re going to find the placement for your hook and eyes. You’re going to want to make sure the hook goes on the right side and the eyes go on the left side.

The West Palm Cocktail Dress Free Sewing Pattern by Mood Fabrics

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