
FULL COURSE FROM START TO FINISH
Plus Size Dress with Sleeves and Hidden Lacing
Plus Size Dress with Sleeves and Hidden Lacing
Corset-Based Evening Dress for Mature Figures
Patterns Included
Designing elegant eveningwear for plus-size and mature women requires a deep understanding of body proportions, comfort, and subtle shaping. This course was created specifically for professionals who work with clients such as mothers of the bride, grandmothers, and wedding guests — women who want to look refined, confident, and comfortable.
In this step-by-step course, you will sew a sophisticated corset-based evening dress with sleeves, a lace overlay, and hidden lacing for a perfect, adjustable fit.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Tutorial 1. Getting Acquainted with the Model
Tutorial 2. Calculating Pattern Adjustments
Tutorial 3. Calculating Pattern Adjustments (Continued)
Tutorial 4. Drawing the Adjusted Pattern on Iron-On Batiste
Tutorial 5. Cutting the Base of the Dress
Tutorial 6. Cutting the Lace Parts of the Dress
Tutorial 7. Duplicating the Pieces with Iron-On Fabric
Tutorial 8. Marking the Placement of Bones on the Dress
Tutorial 9. Sewing Down the Princess Seams of the Lining of the Front
Tutorial 10. Shaping the Cups on the Lining
Tutorial 11. Pressing the Cups
Tutorial 12. Padding the Cups. Flattening the Stomach
Tutorial 13. Working on the Lining
Tutorial 14. Assembling the Lacing Bars
Tutorial 15. Sewing in the Lacing Bars
Tutorial 16. Pressing the Joined Parts of the Face
Tutorial 17. Joining the Lace with the Base of the Dress
Tutorial 18. Joining the Face of the Back of the Dress with the Lining
Tutorial 19. Joining the Face of the Front with the Lining
Tutorial 20. Sewing Down the Side Seams
Tutorial 21. Pinning the Lace Pieces onto the Base of the Dress and Securing Them in Place
Tutorial 22. Sewing Sleeves into the Lace Top Part of the Dress
Tutorial 23. Sewing Down the Side Seams. Pressing the Garment
Tutorial 24. Finishing the Hemline
Tutorial 25. Protecting the Zipper from Breaking
Tutorial 26. Thorough Pressing. Preparing to Decorate the Garment
Tutorial 27. Decorating the Garment with Lace Pieces
Tutorial 28. Applying Final Touches to the Dress
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What Makes This Dress Special
The dress features a thoughtfully engineered construction that combines elegance with functionality:
Lace top with sleeves and covered shoulders
Scalloped neckline framed with decorative lace
Corset base with soft tummy control
Hidden lacing combined with a zipper for comfort and adjustability
Teardrop opening at the back neckline
Slight skirt expansion at the back for freedom of movement
This model is ideal for clients who want coverage without heaviness and shaping without discomfort.
What You Will Learn in This Course
You will gain professional techniques for working with plus-size figures and layered garments:
Calculating and adjusting corset-based patterns for individual measurements
Working with two pattern systems:
a corset base pattern
a pattern with shoulder seams for lace overlays and sleevesConstructing a lace overlay with sleeves and scalloped edges
Creating soft cup shaping and mild tummy control
Sewing hidden lacing combined with a zipper
Attaching lace to the base garment without distortion
Finishing sleeves, neckline, hemline, and decorative lace details
Special attention is given to comfort, balance, and visual harmony for mature silhouettes.
Who This Course Is For
Professional dressmakers and tailors
Bridal and eveningwear specialists
Seamstresses working with plus-size or mature clients
Anyone who wants to confidently construct elegant corset-based dresses with sleeves
The Result
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently create elegant, well-fitted evening dresses for plus-size and mature women — garments that enhance the figure, provide comfort, and meet the high expectations of special-occasion clients.


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