Exude glamorous sparkle in this formal dress pattern for a look of pure sophistication. Fitted to perfection, this midi-length ensemble creates an unforgettable silhouette that upgrades your usual little black dress

Carla Formal Dress Sewing Pattern Overview

Opt for contemporary elegance sewing this evening dress pattern. It's perfect as a party dress or cocktail dress. Even as a prom dress. Minimum accessories, heels and a clutch it's all you need for a charming appearance. A twist knot detail along the waist adds mesmerizing style to this glittering formal gown that turn heads as you twirl the evening away.

Sewing Level

Carla pattern is easy to sew, it's perfect for everyone with beginners sewing skills.

More Of What's Inside Our Pattern

• A printable PDF pattern format (You will need Adobe Reader on your computer to open the PDF files)
• Measurement sheet and size chart
• Step-by-step guide on how to cut and sew your pattern
• Assembling the pattern piece
• Step by Step Instructions with Illustrations
• Sizes from 2-14 (US) / 34-46 (EU) to suit your needs
• A4 and Letter format for printing at home
• A0 for printing at the copy center on A0 paper rolls
• Projector files for projecting the patterns directly onto the fabric using the home projector

Supplies

Sewing Your Perfect Size Formal Dress Pattern

The guide will provide you with effortless steps on how to sew a special occasion dress, allowing you to create your very own evening gown

Let's have some fun!

You'll need:

• Your sewing pattern
• Preferred fabric
• Color matching thread
• bias tape for cleavege
• Sewing machine

Seam Allowances

• 1 cm seam
• 1.4 cm hem

Fabric Suggestion:

elastic lightweight or medium weight fabrics, such as elastic velvet, thick lycra, Lame, etc

How much fabric do you need for your ?

The table below includes the required fabric for each size, and you should keep in mind that it is intended for fabrics with a useful width of 140-150 cm. If you want to use fabrics with a different width or design (stripes, plaids, etc.), you will need to reposition the patterns on the width of those fabrics.

Check your contraction!

Important! Before cutting, check to see whether the material you're using has any contractions. IIt's beneficial to iron the fabric with steam before cutting so that it contracts. If you don't, there's a chance that the product won't fit properly after sewing.

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Size chart

Terms of use

This digital pattern is for personal use only. No part of the pattern can be shared, reproduced, or resold in any format. Thank you so much!

**Due to the electronic nature of this pattern, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. If you have problems or questions, feel free to contact me via message.