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The Christel Maxi Dress is a romantic and timeless digital sewing pattern designed for makers who appreciate effortless elegance. The dress features a sleek, fitted bodice, delicate spaghetti straps, a flowing A-line skirt with practical pockets, and a dramatic front slit, creating a perfect balance of classic beauty and modern glamour.
A convenient back zipper ensures easy dressing, while the bodice facing replaces the need for a full lining, making the sewing process simpler and more approachable, especially for less experienced sewists.
Perfect for special occasions such as romantic date nights, dinner parties, weddings, proms, and stylish celebrations, the Christel Dress Pattern lets you create a stunning piece that feels as beautiful to wear as it looks.
This is a PDF digital sewing pattern. You can easily download and print it at home using your printer (or, if you like, at a print shop) and assemble the pages by taping them together.

Sizes are layered so you can print only the size you need, or any other size, as many times as you want. The "Final Dress Measurements" table provides the exact measurements of the finished dress for each size.
When selecting a size, please refer to the measurements in the table, as they differ slightly from body measurements to allow for wearing ease. This will give you a clear idea of how the finished dress will fit, including dress length, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments before tailoring.

The pattern covers 12 sizes, ranging from:
US 00-20
EU 30-52
UK 2-24

Dress length on the side seam varies from 127 cm to 135 cm (36 – 40 inches) depending on the size.

Sewing level: Intermediate
Basic garment sewing knowledge is recommended.

The Christel maxi dress digital PDF sewing pattern package includes 4 PDF files:
• A4 paper size pattern for home printing (file with layered sizes)
• US paper size pattern for home printing (file with layered sizes)
• A0 paper size pattern for print shop printing (file with layered sizes)
• Detailed instructions for sizing, printing, cutting, sewing, recommended fabric, and a step-by-step sewing guide.
• Pattern layouts for printing and assembling

Upon purchase, you can access the PDF pattern within minutes and download it instantly for printing whenever you're ready to start your project.

Because this design features a long, full gathered skirt, the pattern pieces are large and therefore require more pages when printed on A4 or US Letter paper. The pattern also includes an A0 format for large-format printing if you prefer not to assemble multiple pages.

Recommended fabrics:

For evening or dressy versions, opt for elegant and structured fabrics such as Matte Satin, Duchess Satin, Twill Satin, Heavy Silk Charmeuse, and Medium-Weight Taffeta.
For summer versions, choose breathable and comfortable fabrics like Viscose Satin, Tencel Twill or Tencel Satin, Linen-Viscose Blend, Cotton Sateen, and Cotton blends
Materials and notions:
• Fabric(main fabric, fusible interfacing) at least 145 cm wide
• Stay tape. Stay tape can also be cut from interfacing
• Hidden zipper 50 cm (19.7”) long
• Two sets of rings and sliders for straps.
• Hook and eye (optional)
• Matching thread



Visible seam allowances are already included, so you're all set to go.

The pattern and instructions are in English.

This is a digital product, so no physical item is shipped to you.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help!

Manufacturer(s):

Tillys Pattern Studio
tillyspatternstudiocs [!at] gmail.com

Product safety:

• This product is a digital PDF sewing pattern and does not contain any physical items.
• Patterns are intended for use by adults only, with basic sewing knowledge.
• The user is responsible for safe handling of sewing tools, such as scissors, needles, and sewing machines.
• Printed patterns may cause paper cuts; please handle all printed materials carefully.
• Not suitable for children without constant adult supervision.
• Please ensure that all materials used (e.g., fabric, thread) are appropriate and safe for the intended final product, especially when making clothing or items for children.
Disposal Instructions:
• As this is a digital file, there are no physical materials to dispose of.
• If you no longer need the digital file, please safely delete it from your devices.
• Any printed copies should be disposed of following local paper recycling guidelines.