Flora dress is romantic and elegant. It features a charming V neck, playful flutter sleeves and romantic ruffle hem. This modest yet stylish design can be worn to almost any event – from a casual gathering to a formal wedding – just choose the right material to make it!
Let’s have a look at the design:








As usual, my pattern is made in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL so you may find a suitable size for yourself. If you are not sure which size suits you, take a look at the measurement table before doing anything here: SIZE GUIDE.
The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. I have included a first page with many details about sizing and printing, so please first read the first page and make sure you know what size you need! If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the printing instruction in this post: PRINTING GUIDE.
My patterns are now made in Projector files, A4/Letter paper and A0 paper formats so you can use a projector, print at home or at any print shop!
For home printers, you can print this using either A4 or Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern – avoid waste of ink and waste of paper, save the earth!
Some PC may print smaller than actual size even when you choose 100% scale – I don’t know why this problem exist, but my HP laptop cannot print true to size. I have to scale up to 103% to get the right size. You may need to check with your PC to see if it prints true to size, if not, scale up a bit. I was informed by a reader that you can also print the pdf as image to get the right scale, however I never tested it on my computer.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
TOOLS AND MATERIAL
- Fabric of your choice. This pattern is intended for WOVEN fabric.
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Scissors, pencil or fabric marker, ruler, pins
- Sewing machine/Serger or needle and thread
- Printed pattern
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

PATTERN PIECES
The pattern pieces are as follows:
- Center Front Dress: cut 1 piece on the fold
- Side Front Dress: cut 2 mirrored pieces
- Back Dress: cut 2 mirrored pieces
- Sleeve: cut 2 mirrored pieces
- Front Facing: cut 1 piece from main fabric + 1 piece from fusible interfacing
- Back Facing: cut 2 mirrored pieces from main fabric + 2 mirrored pieces from fusible interfacing
- Inseam Pockets: cut 4 pieces into 2 mirrored pairs
- Ruffle Hem: cut 2 pieces on the fold
SEAM ALLOWANCE
– Center back seam: 2cm (3/4”)
– All other seams: 1cm (3/8”)
– Seam allowance has been included in the pattern pieces. Cut pattern as is and use the above-mentioned seam allowance when constructing the garment.
CUTTING INSTRUCTION
Place the pattern pieces on the fabric, pin the pattern pieces to the fabric to secure them in place. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the fabric pieces along the outer lines of the pattern. Take your time to ensure precise and clean cuts, as this will affect the fit and overall appearance of your garment.
Make sure to mark all notches and other design features such as darts, pleats, draw marks etc. from the pattern pieces onto your fabric. When sewing the garment, pay attention to notches, they must match up.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
1. Sew the darts
– Fold and sew the bust darts on the Center Front Dress piece.
– Fold and sew the waist darts on the Back Dress pieces.
2. Sew the inseam pockets
Tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2018/02/22/adding-side-seam-pockets-to-the-dress/
Sew the inseam pockets pieces to the Side Front and Back Dress pieces respectively. The top of the pocket piece match the lower notch on the side seam of the garment.
3. Sew the Front Dress
Place the Center Front Dress and Side Front Dress right sides together, matching the princess seam and all the notches along the seam. Stitch to join.
Trim seam allowances down to 0.5cm (1/4”) and neaten. Press toward the side seam.
Repeat with the other side to get the complete Front Dress.
4. Sew the main garment
Place Front Dress and Back Dress right sides together, match the shoulder, side seams and pocket edges and stitch.
Neaten seam allowances and press open.
5. Sew the facing
Apply fusible interfacing to the corresponding facing pieces.
Place Front Facing and Back Facing right sides together, match the shoulder seams and stitch.
Press seam allowances open.
Neaten the outer curve of the facing.
6. Sew facing to the main garment
Place facing and main garment right sides together, matching the neckline, shoulder seams.
Stitch the neckline. Pivot fabric when you reach the front V point for a sharp finish.
Trim seam allowances down to 0.5cm (1/4”) and clip the corner and the curves. Understitch seam allowances to the facing.
7. Sew the Sleeves
Fold the sleeve in half, right sides in, matching the sleeve seam and stitch. Neaten and press seam allowances open.
8. Set in sleeves
Video tutorial for setting in sleeves: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/11/06/how-to-sew-set-in-sleeve/
9. Insert invisible zipper
Video tutorial: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2024/10/29/how-to-sew-invisible-zipper-on-a-garment-with-facing/
Insert invisible zipper to the back of the dress and finish the remaining center back seam.
Neaten seam allowances and press open.
10. Sew the ruffle hem
Place two ruffle hem pieces right sides together, match the short ends and stitch to create a loop. Neaten seam allowances and press open.
Gather the ruffle hem to match the finished measurement of the bottom of the dress. Video tutorial on gathering fabric: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/08/31/how-to-gather-fabric/
Place the ruffle hem and main garment right sides together, matching the gathered edge of the ruffle with the bottom of the main garment. Make sure the side seams on both sides match.
Stitch the ruffle hem to the main garment. Neaten seam allowances together and press toward the dress.
11. Finish hem
Fold the bottom end of the garment toward the wrong side twice, each time 0.5cm (1/4”) and topstitch to finish hem
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