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Thelma Midi Dress PDF Sewing Pattern: Drop Shoulder, Puffed Sleeve, Empire Waist, Gathered Skirt, Size XXS-5XL, Instant Digital Download

TianasClosetPatterns  

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  • Digital file type(s): 4 PDF

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The Thelma Drop Shoulder Puffed Sleeve Midi Dress is a relaxed, flowy dress designed for comfort, movement, and effortless everyday style. Featuring an oversized silhouette, soft gathered skirt, and voluminous puffed sleeves, this dress is perfect for lightweight woven fabrics that drape beautifully.
Designed with a modern relaxed fit and timeless feminine details, Thelma is a versatile piece that works beautifully in soft florals, ditsy prints, linen blends, cotton voile, rayon challis, double gauze, and other lightweight woven fabrics.
The dress features a high empire waist seam with a gathered midi-length skirt that creates natural movement and flow. The dropped shoulders and oversized fit provide a comfortable, easy-to-wear silhouette, while the elasticated puff sleeves add softness and volume.
Whether sewn as a casual everyday dress, a breezy vacation outfit, or a charming special occasion piece, Thelma is designed to be both comfortable and stylish.
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Design Features
• Oversized relaxed fit
• Round neckline
• Drop shoulder construction
• Voluminous puff sleeves
• Elasticated sleeve cuffs
• Empire waist seam
• Gathered midi-length skirt
• Soft flowing silhouette
• Pull-on style
• Beginner-friendly construction
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Recommended Fabrics
This pattern is designed for lightweight woven fabrics with soft drape. Recommended fabrics include:
• Cotton voile
• Cotton lawn
• Double gauze
• Rayon challis
• Viscose
• Linen rayon blends
• Lightweight linen
• Soft seersucker
• Crinkle cotton
For the best silhouette and fabric movement, choose fabrics with a soft, fluid drape.
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Sewing Level
Confident beginner to intermediate.
The pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the construction process.
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Pattern Includes
Pattern is created in Layered PDF format with all sizes nested in a single file for convenient use. The pattern includes 4 PDF files in multiple printing formats:
• Print-at-home (A4/US Letter paper)
• Large format printers or Copy shop (A0 paper)
• Projector file
• Step-by-step illustrated instructions
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Style Suggestions
The Thelma dress can be styled in many different ways:
• Soft ditsy florals for a romantic cottage-inspired look
• Neutral linen for a minimalist aesthetic
• Bold prints for statement everyday wear
• Lightweight cotton voile for a breezy summer dress
• Double gauze for an extra soft and relaxed silhouette
Pair with sandals, espadrilles, ankle boots, or sneakers for different styling options.
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Important Information
This listing is for a digital sewing pattern only. No physical garment will be shipped.
Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds and exchanges cannot be accepted after purchase.
You are welcome to sell garments made from this pattern on a small handmade scale. Large scale or mass production will need to be licensed.

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Etsy buyer Jul 26, 2026

Pretty dress pattern! Can't wait to make it. Easy transaction.

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Silvia Jul 4, 2026

Sewed this cute little midi dress for myself yesterday. I’ve had this fabric sitting on my shelf forever typical me, buying fabric and only sewing it months later. 💜

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May include: A PDF sewing pattern for the Thelma drop shoulder midi dress by Tiana's Closet. The image shows a midi dress with a leopard print, long sleeves, and a gathered skirt, alongside technical line drawings of the front and back views.

The Thelma Drop Shoulder Puffed Sleeve Midi Dress is a relaxed, flowy dress designed for comfort, movement, and effortless everyday style. Featuring an oversized silhouette, soft gathered skirt, and voluminous puffed sleeves, this dress is perfect for lightweight woven fabrics that drape beautifully.
Designed with a modern relaxed fit and timeless feminine details, Thelma is a versatile piece that works beautifully in soft florals, ditsy prints, linen blends, cotton voile, rayon challis, double gauze, and other lightweight woven fabrics.
The dress features a high empire waist seam with a gathered midi-length skirt that creates natural movement and flow. The dropped shoulders and oversized fit provide a comfortable, easy-to-wear silhouette, while the elasticated puff sleeves add softness and volume.
Whether sewn as a casual everyday dress, a breezy vacation outfit, or a charming special occasion piece, Thelma is designed to be both comfortable and stylish.
________________________________________
Design Features
• Oversized relaxed fit
• Round neckline
• Drop shoulder construction
• Voluminous puff sleeves
• Elasticated sleeve cuffs
• Empire waist seam
• Gathered midi-length skirt
• Soft flowing silhouette
• Pull-on style
• Beginner-friendly construction
________________________________________
Recommended Fabrics
This pattern is designed for lightweight woven fabrics with soft drape. Recommended fabrics include:
• Cotton voile
• Cotton lawn
• Double gauze
• Rayon challis
• Viscose
• Linen rayon blends
• Lightweight linen
• Soft seersucker
• Crinkle cotton
For the best silhouette and fabric movement, choose fabrics with a soft, fluid drape.
________________________________________
Sewing Level
Confident beginner to intermediate.
The pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the construction process.
________________________________________
Pattern Includes
Pattern is created in Layered PDF format with all sizes nested in a single file for convenient use. The pattern includes 4 PDF files in multiple printing formats:
• Print-at-home (A4/US Letter paper)
• Large format printers or Copy shop (A0 paper)
• Projector file
• Step-by-step illustrated instructions
________________________________________
Style Suggestions
The Thelma dress can be styled in many different ways:
• Soft ditsy florals for a romantic cottage-inspired look
• Neutral linen for a minimalist aesthetic
• Bold prints for statement everyday wear
• Lightweight cotton voile for a breezy summer dress
• Double gauze for an extra soft and relaxed silhouette
Pair with sandals, espadrilles, ankle boots, or sneakers for different styling options.
________________________________________
Important Information
This listing is for a digital sewing pattern only. No physical garment will be shipped.
Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds and exchanges cannot be accepted after purchase.
You are welcome to sell garments made from this pattern on a small handmade scale. Large scale or mass production will need to be licensed.

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  • Craft type: Sewing
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