Tulip Dress - Fortiv - PDF Download
The Tulip Dress by Fortiv was designed to be fitted at the bust with a waistline that curves around the ribs. When laced up at the sides, it provides some lift and structure in the bust, while both skirt options allow for ease in the waist and hip. The lace-up sides also allow for easy adjustment for both comfort and fluctuating sizing. This feature makes the Tulip Dress great for layering!
The Tulip dress is offered with two fit versions based on bust size. It is made with a clever construction to fully clean finish the upper bodice, topstitching included! A straight stitch machine and serger are used to make this style, though the side seams on the skirt can be adapted to have French seams if you don't have access to a serger.
Sewing level: Intermediate
Available in sizes XS-6X (up to a 58" / 147cm chest, 60" / 152cm hip). See the size chart in the listing photos for more details.
Please note that this listing is for a digital PDF pattern.
You will be emailed the following files after your purchase:
- A0 Pattern
- A4 / Letter Pattern
- Detailed Instructions
Sizes: XS-6XL
See listing photos for the size chart
Check out the Fit and Fabric library here
The Tulip Dress requires 1.5m - 2.7m (1.6yds - 2.9yds) for the gathered skirt version, depending on fabric width and size made. For the flared skirt version, 1.4m - 2.4m (1.5yds - 2.6yds) is required, depending on fabric width and size made.
Bodice Lining
The Tulip dress requires 0.4m - 0.7m (0.5yds - 0.8yds) to line to bodice, depending on the fabric width and size made.
Notions Required
- Thread
- Ribbon
- Grommets if using (alternatively, you can make fabric loops)
The Tulip dress can be made in a variety of fabrics! Some recommendations for the dress with either the gathered or flared skirt include: light to mid-weight cotton or linen, silk noil or dupioni, lightweight denim. In addition, the flared skirt can also work with light to mid-weight wools, denim, cotton twill, corduroy, and upholstery fabrics. It's recommended to line to bodice in a mid-heavy weight cotton twill or cotton canvas.
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