Digital PDF Pattern for Regency Dress - Ball Gown - Double Dart Bodice - Empire Waist

This is a Digital Pattern to create your own Regency Gown! This dress design features an empire bodice with double darts on either side of the bodice and puffed sleeves. The bodice can be made and worn with one of two skirt variations, the circle skirt or the paneled skirt. This patten includes both versions of the dress.

The Circle Skirt Version of the dress has a full circle skirt. This dress has a lovely drape and full circumference to the bottom edge of the dress. However, the circle skirt style has some limitations, you will need fabric with a wider width, and it is not suitable for obvious directional designs. Trimming and hemming this version may prove to be a little more tricky for some. Circle Skirt Version example is the pink dress.

The Paneled Skirt Version is inspired by historical silhouettes and cuts, and for this version you are able to extend the back and side panels for a train. This style is more accommodating to different fabric widths, and fabrics with directional designs. However this version does not have the full width and drama of the circle skirt. Paneled Skirt Version example is the purple dress.

With both skirt variations you can enjoy a variety of looks and styles with this pattern.

Please note, this dress pattern does feature a different bodice design and fit from my ‘Mix and Match Regency Dress Pattern'. I would describe this bodice as having more of a 'balconette' shape, with a lower scooped neckline. This bodice may better suit someone with a fuller bust or a more 'pronounced bust', or is better paired with historical stays. If you are newer to sewing, wish to make modifications, wish to make a dress without historical stays, or wish for a more standard bodice style, then I recommend checking out my 'Mix and Match Regency Dress Pattern' which is in my Etsy.


You will receive:

- US Letter PDF Pattern for Dress with Circle Skirt
- A4 PDF Pattern for Dress with Circle Skirt
- US Letter PDF Pattern for Dress with Paneled Skirt
- A4 PDF Pattern for Dress with Dress with Paneled Skirt
- Simple Instruction PDF

And I have an instructional video on Youtube you can follow.
Circle Skirt Instructional Video: https://youtu.be/GgM3M6qX1nE
Paneled Skirt Instructional Video: https://youtu.be/L9VG65vuemE


This is a PDF digital download sewing pattern to be printed at home on a home printer, or if you prefer at a print shop. This pattern comes as a PDF – ready to print!

The pattern includes 8 sizes, and can fit bust sizes between 32 – 46 inches / 81 – 116 cm.
Bust sizes are labeled by the bust size at this fullest circumference. The under-bust is fitted to the body with 4 darts, which can be adjusted to accommodate larger of smaller measurements. Hips are free.

This pattern is an intermediate sewing level pattern, and does require some sewing experience and know how. Written instructions are limited, please follow along my Youtube video for more detailed instructions. https://youtu.be/Tk-u6Y8mW6U

Recommended Materials

For Circle Skirt Version
7 meters / 7.5 yards of fabric with a width of 55 - 60 inches / 140- 155 cm. You will need a fabric with a larger width to fit the full circumference of the circle skirt. Also take care to choose a fabric without stripes / diagonals / one way patterning.
Matching Thread
50 cm / 20 inches of matching bias tape to bind back opening of dress
Zipper / Hooks and Eyes / Buttons for back closure
.5 meter / .5 yard of cotton fabric for interlining *Optional*
1 meter / 1 yard of elastic if you prefer to finish sleeve with elastic band instead of the sleeve band *Optional*

For Paneled Skirt Version
5 meters / 5.5 yards for version without train 5.5 meters / 6 yards for version with train. The Paneled Skirt Version can be cut on a fabric with a minimum width of 44 inches. To match patterns on your fabric, you may need additional fabric.
Matching Thread
50 cm / 20 inches of matching bias tape to bind back opening of dress
Zipper / Hooks and Eyes / Buttons for back closure
.5 meter / .5 yard of cotton fabric for interlining *Optional*
1 meter / 1 yard of elastic if you prefer to finish sleeve with elastic band in stead of the sleeve band *Optional*

What’s great about a PDF pattern is you don’t have to wait! It will be ready to download moments after purchase and you can print from your home. You can print whenever you like! This does mean that this is a digital product, and not a physical item. Please understand that no physical copy will be mailed to you.