Lilian Dress – PDF Sewing Pattern

The Lilian Dress is a timeless silhouette, featuring a beautifully structured bodice with flattering princess panel seams that gently contour the body while offering a clean, elevated fit.
The bodice is fully lined and bagged out at the top edge, giving you a smooth, polished finish with no visible stitching. Delicate 5mm self-fabric straps add a barely-there elegance, perfectly balancing the soft, romantic shape of the dress. From the waist, the silhouette flows into a gathered skirt, creating movement, volume, and that dreamy, floaty feel we all love, made even better with pockets.
The unlined skirt keeps things light and breathable, while a 2cm single needle hem provides a clean, professional finish. At the back, a centre invisible zipper ensures a seamless look while keeping the focus on the silhouette.

SEWING ABILITY

Advanced

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
Type: Woven
Width: 140cm (if a narrower fabric is used a seam will need to be added to the CF and CB of the skirt)
The Lilian Dress is best made with structured woven fabrics that hold the bodice shape and allow the skirt to drape nicely. Cotton poplin, cotton sateen, linen blends, chambray, or lightweight denim for casual looks, while tafeta or dupioni work well for formal versions. For lining use cotton, voile, or satin.

TRIMS AND OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED
Lining fabric
Invisible zipper
Thread to match (enough to also thread your overlocker)

TOOLS REQUIRED
Scissors or rotary cutter & mat
Pins
Sewing machine with a regular foot
Standard zipper foot & invisible zipper foot
Overlocker
Iron
Pressing ham

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
PDF file of the pattern in each size (just print whichever size you need)
Available in A4, US LETTER & A0
PDF file of the pattern in all sizes – (this file is in layers, you can select the size you want to print or print all sizes together)
Available in A4, US LETTER & A0
Carla Dress Style Booklet – 25 pages, This includes – style information, fabric & notions, size guide, garment finished measurements, pattern cutting instructions, symbol and line library, paper pattern layout guide, and basic sewing instructions
*Please note, the booklet is in English only*

Sewing Tutorial: Lilian Dress

Looking to create a dress that feels effortlessly feminine and elegantly classic? The Lilian Dress is a timeless silhouette, featuring a beautifully structured bodice with flattering princess panel seams that gently contour the body while offering a clean, elevated fit. The bodice is fully lined and bagged out at the [...]