Welcome the first pattern in 2025 to the Patterns for Pirates family: the Darling Dress!
The sizes are XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.
- *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern? We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE. And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
- And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
- As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
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The Darling Dress pattern combines trendy and classic features for the perfect wardrobe staple. Featuring a sweetheart neckline with gathering along the bust and a bodice ending at the natural waist it gives a retro feel, while drafted for soft stretch knit fabrics make sure you’re comfortable while wearing it. The bodice is a tight fit through waist with a skirt that floats away slightly at the hip in a lovely silhouette.
Pattern options for the Darling Dress includes:
- Lengths: Mini / Above Knee / Below Knee
- Skirt: Paneled with Slit / Solid
- Slit: Lower / Higher
- Sleeves: Straps / Strap Bows / Short Sleeves / Long Bishop Sleeves
- All Versions Feature a Gathered Bust and Sweetheart Neckline
The Darling Dress pattern is drafted for high stretch knits with good recovery.
Specific fabric suggestions: Double brushed poly, cotton spandex, ribbed knits, sweater knits with spandex, etc.
Like to watch videos? We’ve got you! The tutorial includes a link to a full sew along sew up.
I can’t wait to see everyone’s Darling Dresses, I just know you’ll feel stunning in it!
Patterns are available now and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, January 28, 2025.
Grab your copy of the Darling Dress pattern here: Darling Dress
As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team! Darling Dress Facebook Group Album