Dress with an open back - pattern

A dress with an open back is a real find for girls who love to surprise others and emphasize the beauty of their figure. After all, from the front the outfit can be quite modest and ordinary. The model is ideal for various events, even with a strict dress code.

What measurements are needed for the pattern?

To sew a backless outfit, some measurements are needed. The construction of the drawing is done according to the main pattern. Before starting to create a pattern, it is important to carefully analyze the selected dress model.

REFERENCE! The back can be either completely open or have a cutout of varying depths and configurations.

You will need standard measurements: hips, waist and bust.. To determine the length of the product, measure the distance from the waist line to the expected end of the dress.

Using a measuring tape, approximate measurements of the neckline on the back from the waist, hips, shoulder, neckline, and side seam are also taken. The layout method is convenient in this case. They first make a mock-up of fabric, try it on and adjust it.

REFERENCE! Patterns for a sundress or a dress with an open back are very simple, and even a novice sewing master can easily draw them.

How to make a dress pattern with an open back

To create a pattern you need paper, a simple pencil, a ruler and a measuring tape. Next, follow certain recommendations.

• First you need to print out the basic pattern of a sleeveless dress in the desired size onto paper. This is done in order to preserve the original drawing.

• Depending on the style, the length of the shoulder and back is edited or completely removed.
• The back neckline can be drawn “by eye”, while maintaining the same distances from the side seams.

• Reduce the back of the dress along the side seam by 2 cm, and move the waist dart to the middle seam.
• The dart that was on the chest should be moved to the side line, and its top should be directed to the center of the chest. Wherein The length of the dart can be reduced by a couple of centimeters.
• The length of the shoulder along the front is also edited, since it should be equal to the length of the shoulder along the back.
• The neckline is drawn based on the author's idea. It can be drawn either from a pattern or by hand. In such dresses, a turtleneck collar and a boat neckline are popular.
• The dress can be left sleeveless, or you can add a narrow long or 3⁄4 sleeve to it.
• Then we start modeling the skirt. You can adjust its pomp, length, add folds, add a cut and much more.
• When cutting on the main fabric, it is important not to forget to make an allowance for processing the material.

ATTENTION! The shape of the cutout can be deepened or reduced at the personal discretion of the craftswoman. It is advisable to leave a reserve for possible adjustment of parameters.

How to make a pattern for a summer sundress with an open back

A summer sundress with an open back is convenient to make method of draping a shelf. Let's consider creating one of the simple options with a cut-off skirt and ties at the neck.

Follow the instructions.

• First, let's draw the bottom of the dress (skirt). It can be sun, half-sun, tatyanka, A-line or another option.
• Next, you need to prepare two top parts from which the shelf is constructed. They represent two rectangles, the dimensions of which the author takes at his own discretion. The length should be such that they can be tied around the neck, and the width should allow folds to be made.
• Depending on the style, the straps go straight from the waistline or indented from it.
• There is an option with one shelf part. At the same time, the length of the waistline is increased to allow folds to be created. You should also draw the ties.
• The shelf can be without drapery. If the sundress is planned to be worn on a T-shirt, then it is made in the shape of a small square or rectangle.

It’s even easier to sew a sundress whose skirt is not cut off.

IMPORTANT! A dress with an open back is universal. It can be worn by both slender, petite and tall girls of any age.

Dresses and sundresses with an open back look seductive and impressive. The drawing is constructed quite simply and quickly based on an already existing basic pattern.