Introducing the stunning GS Blooming Bustier Dress sewing pattern! This gorgeous strapless dress is perfect for those special occasions when you want to look your best. The dress is fitted through the bodice, accentuating your curves and creating a stunning silhouette, before flaring out in a beautiful A-line shape to just above the knee.
Made from luxurious fabrics with body like brocade or jacquard, this dress is sure to turn heads. The bustier style top adds a touch of glamour, while the A-line skirt is playful and feminine. The dress is perfect for weddings, proms, or any other formal event. It is also incredibly hackable - crop it at the waist or high hip to style as a top or use as a foundation to mount a different silhouette on top.
This sewing pattern is available as an instant digital download, so you can start sewing your dream dress right away. The pattern includes A4/US Letter, A0/Copy shop, and projector style formats, so you can choose the format that suits you best. The detailed instruction booklet includes step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations to guide you through the process.
The GS Blooming Bustier Dress sewing pattern is perfect for intermediate sewists who are looking for a challenging and rewarding project. With its stunning design and flattering fit, this dress is sure to become a wardrobe staple for years to come. So why wait? Download your copy today and start sewing your own beautiful GS Blooming Bustier Dress!
See images for sizing chart.
Yardage (based on 130cm/50in wide fabric):
- Sizes A-L 1.6M/1.7Y
- Sizes M-Q: 1.7M/1.8Y
Notions:
- matching thread
- fusibile interfacing of suitable weight for your fabric (equal amounts of yardage to fabric is required as it is suggested to block fuse the entire main and/or lining)
- 40cm invisible zip (heavy duty recommended)
- hook and eye
- optional: crinoline/horsehair braid for the hem
- optional: 2m chanelling*
- optional: 2m of 6mm wide rigilene (a plastic sew-able boning)*
Note that this is a digital product, no physical product will be sent. Search the hashtag #GSBloomingBustierDress on social media to be inspired!
Pictured, I have sewn one in a blue jacquard fabric, lined with a silk/cotton blend - the rigilene was sewn into the seams of the main fabric and I adorned the front with a bow (tutorial here). The hem was finished with a 5cm wide band of crinoline, handstitched up in place.
The printed multi-coloured Italian themed fabric is a canvas, lined with a bemberg. There is no rigilene in the seams and so the front bust can collapse/wrinkle. It is fully interfused and also finished with a crinoline hem (this one 3cm wide).
A .zip file will be instantly ready for download after you have completed your purchase. Please ensure to read the pattern instructions prior to beginning.
There are files for A4/US Letter (25 pages), A0/Copy Shop (1 page) and Projector.
Please make sure to read the full product description prior to purchase.
This pattern is for personal use/home sewing only. Not for commercial use.
Customer Reviews
Haven't used it yet but I love the way you can alter this pattern and I love the sloped fit around the chest - such a gorgeous design!
This dress is pattern is beautiful. Very detailed. I am between sizes in the bust (95) and waist (67) and the instructions give details how to grade the pattern if you’re outside one of the measurements. I have only made the toile at this stage but found it very easy to follow. I won’t start my good material until the toile fits perfectly as having a -/ve ease I want to make sure it’s right. Love Gracie’s patterns, they are always beautifully presented and her attention to detail is brilliant.
Highly recommend Gracie's patterns. The isntructions are clear and designs are fun and modern.
Easy pattern to follow, I had to grade between two sizes and it was easy with Gracie’s instructions. After a quick toil I didn’t need to change a thing for the actual dress! I received so many compliments on the dress at a wedding and it was great saying ‘I made it’. I have bought four patterns from Gracie and they are all staple outfits in my wardrobe!
Love, love, love this pattern! Gracie's instructions are amazing and so helpful.