Dress 257 — short dress with sparkly embroidery

Short high-neck dress pattern with sequin embroidery on the bust and a full pleated chiffon skirt, for young party lines.

Short sleeveless dress with a high round neckline and a teardrop-shaped back cutout, a bodice embroidered with sequins that covers the bust and waist, followed by a full pleated chiffon skirt that reaches mid-thigh.

It works best combining sequin-embroidered tulle for the bodice with chiffon or taffeta for the skirt, giving volume without adding weight. It is a strong piece for young party or prom lines, and is completed with heeled sandals. Press the pleated skirt and set the pleats before sewing the waist.

It comes in 8 sizes (XS to 4XL) with the industrial grading already done: pick the sizes you need on the product page, or buy the full size range in one go. Delivered as an A4 PDF to print at home and a true-scale plotter PDF (90, 120 or 150 cm wide); DXF/AAMA, Optitex (PDS), marker (MRK) or Audaces (ADS) files for cutting directly in CAD are available on request. Digital download within 24 hours of payment confirmation.

Professional sewing pattern for women, approved with a sewn sample, with the full industrial size range available. Sizes are chosen on the product page (the base price covers the standard size selection and each extra size adds a small surcharge); the CAD formats include the full size range.

Technical details

Prices

Also available in other formats on request (PDF A4, PDF plotter, DXF/AAMA, PDS (Optitex), MRK (markers), ADS (Audaces), PLT, CDR and sublimation). Pay with PayPal or a credit/debit card through PayPal; you can check out with or without an account.

How to use it

PDF A4: print at home at 100% (true size), check the test square with a ruler and tape the numbered sheets together. PDF plotter: print at true width at any plotting service. DXF/AAMA, PDS, MRK and ADS: open them directly in your CAD system (Optitex, Audaces, Gerber, Lectra) and cut without tracing.

Frequently asked questions about Dress 257

What sizes does the Dress 257 sewing pattern come in?

Dress 257 comes in 8 sizes (XS to 4XL) with the industrial size grading already done. On the product page you choose the sizes you need; the CAD formats always include the full size range.

Which formats is Dress 257 sold in, and how much does it cost?

Dress 257 is sold as PDF A4 from US$23, PDF plotter from US$47, with the standard size selection; each extra size adds a small surcharge. DXF/AAMA, PDS, MRK and ADS are available on request.

Which fabric suits Dress 257?

For Dress 257 we recommend Tulle, Chiffon, Taffeta. Make a sample first with the fabric you chose: yield, drape and ease change with fabric weight and stretch.

How is Dress 257 delivered after purchase?

Digital download: the files are enabled within 24 hours of payment confirmation, in your Modeltex account or through the link in the email if you bought without an account.

Can I use Dress 257 to manufacture and sell clothing?

Yes. Modeltex patterns come with a production-use license: you can sew and sell the garments with no limit on units. The pattern files cannot be resold, published or redistributed.

How do I print Dress 257 as a PDF at true size without losing scale?

On A4, print at 100%, check the control square with a ruler and tape the sheets together following their numbering. On a plotter, print at true width (90, 120 or 150 cm); never use "fit to page".

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Guides for producing with this pattern

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