Dress 261 — gala dress with cape sleeves

Gala dress pattern with a beaded collar and open cape sleeves, in a fitted silhouette with a train, for party lines.

Dress with a high neckline and a collar embroidered with beadwork, and cape-style sleeves that open from the shoulder leaving the arm bare. The body is fitted to the knee and then widens into a train that drags on the floor, with an open back.

For the close drape and the matte sheen of the fabric, a stretch crepe or a lightweight gabardine works best, defining the silhouette without losing movement in the train. It performs well in women's party and gala lines, and the collar should be embroidered separately before sewing the cape sleeves so the beadwork does not warp.

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 261

What sizes does the Dress 261 sewing pattern come in?

Dress 261 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 261 sold in, and how much does it cost?

Dress 261 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 261?

For Dress 261 we recommend Crepe, Gabardine, Stretch jersey. Make a sample first with the fabric you chose: yield, drape and ease change with fabric weight and stretch.

How is Dress 261 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 261 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 261 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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