Sewing a Wedding Guest Dress | Part 1 (Design, Drape + FREE Pattern)

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How to Make a Formal Dress for a Curvy Body | FREE Corset Pattern Block

Finding a formal dress that fits a curvy body—with a bigger bust, fuller hips, and a smaller waist—can be nearly impossible. So instead of shopping for one, I’m making it myself. In this video, I’ll walk you through how I design, drape, and pattern a floor-length gown that’s bust-friendly, dance-floor-ready, and tailored for curves.

✨ Whether you’re sewing for a wedding, prom, or a fancy evening out, this tutorial will show you how to build a foundation that fits your body type and looks amazing in photos. Plus, I’m giving away a free downloadable corset bodice pattern block so you can follow along at home!

📌 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro: Why I’m Making This Dress
00:28 Designing for a Curvy Body
02:04 Choosing Fabric + Trims
02:50 Video Sponsor
03:50 Picking the Final Design
04:12 Prepping the Dress Form
04:34 Draping with Tape
06:12 Removing Tape + Transferring to Pattern
07:18 Digital Patterning in Illustrator
07:54 Bonus!

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Includes:
• Size 14 Block with no seam allowance tiled for home printing (8.5x11in)
• Size 14 Block with no seam allowance large format for print shops (24x36in)
• Size 14 Pattern with seam allowance tiled for home printing (8.5x11in)
• Size 14 Pattern with seam allowance large format for print shops (24x36in)

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