Empire-Waist Skating and Dance Dress
- The skirt is slightly longer in the back
- View A has a fully lined bodice with spaghetti straps
- View B has a cross-over V neckline bodice and wide shoulder straps
Made without the skirt, this sewing pattern makes a great empire-waist leotard.
Print at home (A4 / US Letter): 20 pages
OMG- if I had known that this pattern was going to be such a pain in the A$$ I would never have bought it. The english instructions are in such small print I van barely read them. ( and I wear glasses).
Finding a tutorial video on that specific pattern Good Luck.
Don't waist your money on this company. I'm having so much trouble with this pattern I haven't even been able to take a picture.
Adapted this pattern slightly for an acro number for dance competition two years ago. Fit was great, directions easy to follow as usual. Love Jalie patterns.
I made a variation of view B (skirt and inset of purple spark fabric with black velvet for cross-over bodice) of this pattern for my daughter for artistic roller skating and we have received many compliments on it. This was my first Jalie pattern and I found it very easy to follow. Will definitely buy more Jalie patterns.
This was my third attempt at sewing a Jalie pattern. I liked the dress and as always, I find the patterns easy to follow. I experienced a bit of frustration when attaching the elastic, but that was my own fault! Once I figured out what I had done, it was smooth sailing from there on out.
I like the panel skirt and see a lot of potential in this dress. It would be easy enough to create a very unique looking dress for a variety of programs! I made the cross front dress and plan to make the spagetti strap version soon.
Currently one of my favorite Jalie patterns! I have used this pattern as a base for a variety of related designs. The paneled skirt looks great on a variety of body types. It can even be left open part way up on the seams for a great effect.