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The Princess seam is one of the easiest methods of dart manipulation, and it results in a smooth, clean line that skims and slims the body.
Prom Dress Sketches
It adds style to tops and dresses, while maintaining a smooth, body-skimming fit. It really is one of my favorite shaping seams!
Use these style lines to add color-blocking to a dress or top (make the sides black and the center white or a bright color) - it's a modern, sophisticated take on a conventional sheath.
Please note: The following directions assume you will be using your personal block to create a full-size pattern. If you are practicing pattern drafting techniques or are experimenting with pattern design, I strongly recommend you print and use our quarter scale patterns.
Waist and bust darts can look cluttered on a top or dress, and they often look out of date (depending on the style you're looking for).
You can achieve a nicely fitted top or dress without the use of traditional waist and bust darts by converting those darts into a shaped princess seam.
The technique is quite easy; you really just move the placement of the darts and then re-shape the seam a bit - it takes almost no time at all!
You'll start with your basic fitted bodice block and trace it onto paper.
You can use newsprint at this point, because you will be cutting and taping this copy, and then it will be thrown away when you trace your final copy.
DO NOT CUT YOUR ORIGINAL BODICE BLOCK! Trace it onto an inexpensive paper for cutting.
Draw a line from the center of the shoulder to the apex of the bust (the point of the bust dart).
Princess Dress Design Sketches
Cut along the drawn line, then close the side bust dart and tape it closed.
This will open the shoulder and create a new dart from the shoulder to the bust. THIS IS CALLED PIVOTING THE DART. It's a simple way to change the position of a dart while maintaining the correct shape and fit over the bust.
At this point, you can draw another line between the points of the shoulder and waist dart and cut them apart (as shown below).
Trace the pieces onto your brown craft paper, freezer paper, or whatever you use for your final pattern. Do NOT use newsprint at this point, as it can stain your fabric. Once you've traced onto your final pattern paper, you can toss the newspaper version.
Once you have separated the center and side front along the dart lines, smooth the lines as needed (the side front, in particular, may have points where the line was cut - smooth those points into a nice graceful line).
REMEMBER: Your bodice block does not have seam allowances or hems. Add your seam allowances, hems, grainlines and marks to your final pattern.
Place marks at the apex of the bust to guide you when sewing these curves together.
You've made a princess seam!!
Now, you will most likely combine this technique with others to create your final style. For example, to create the top, above, this bodice would be lengthened, using the skirt bodice as a guide to shape the side and ensure fit through the upper hip. (see Making the Blouse Block for how to lenghten the bodice into a blouse or top)
There are MANY more methods of manipulating your darts - into shaping seams, pleats or tucks - even gathers that look like a draped bodice!
Learn more about disguising and re-designing your darts in 'A Beginner's Guide to Designing with Darts' Now!
The princess seam can be used for tops and dresses - just combine the bodice and skirt patterns into a dress before drawing the princess line.
Design Your Own Dress Sketches
And remember: YOUR BLOCK DOES NOT HAVE SEAM OR HEM ALLOWANCES. Once you've patterned your top or dress, add seam allowances, a hem, and markings (grainlines, matching points, etc).
- Making a Yoke Seam by Pivoting the Bust Dart
- Making a Full Skirt Using the Slash and Spread Technique
Return to Clothing Patterns 101 Home Page
Disney Princess Dress Paper Templates
After being given the important task of creating a princess tea party banner for my 3-year old niece's birthday, I started looking for inspiration. Right away I found the perfect concept – a string of paper Disney princess dresses spelling out her name. My sister encouraged me to be realistic, that something 'less elaborate' would be perfectly fine. But fine isn't good enough. I was up for the challenge and had several weeks to complete it. I imagined it might be a bit time consuming to cut all the dress pieces and arrange them together, but I would certainly be able to find a template to use for the shapes. After all, this was not a unique concept to the internet and most of these characters have been around forever. After a lot of digging I was disappointed to find that, although there were many pictures floating around of all variations of these paper dress banners, not one came with a decent set of instructions. The template of my dreams it seemed, did not exist.
After recovering from the shock of not being able to find something I needed on the internet, I resolved to create my own template, with a few variations for the different dress styles I saw in pictures. I never planned to spend more than a few hours on this, but once I got started it was easy to get carried away. I referenced the paper dress photos I had found to create the most recognizable shapes for Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Then I felt the set was incomplete without my niece's favorite, Elsa (though I think she is actually a queen?) and my own childhood favorite, Ariel, so I created an additional two styles for a total of 6 templates. With different color combinations the Cinderella template can also be used for Rapunzel (Tangled) or Sofia the First, and the Belle template for Tiana (The Princess and the Frog). All 6 templates plus the 2 extra variations will give you 8 dresses / characters.
If you are ready to download the templates, skip to the bottom!
Outlines and character options for all 6 cutout templates:
For the paper I used a variety pack of 65 pound colored cardstock. This weight was a good combination of easy to cut and sturdy, but you could definitely go heavier. Color guidelines for each piece are written on all of the templates, but use whatever looks right to you (or whatever you have). For extra credit, try adding in some glitter paper for Elsa, Cinderella and Belle.
princess dress templates printed onto 8.5 x 11 cardstock
Dress Sketches For Kids
Printed templates, ready to cut. Yes you will have a lot of scraps left over. Save them for another project. Each Disney princess dress template is designed to print on standard, 8.5 x 11 inch paper on one or two pages. The finished, cut and assembled dresses are between 9 and 10 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide.
cut shapes, ready to be attached with final details
Cut shapes coming to life, just missing the last few details. After cutting, flip your pieces over so the children at the party will never know you used a template. Top row: Ariel, Sofia (or Rapunzel), Snow White, Tiana. Bottom row: Elsa, Belle, Aurora, Cinderella.
Ways to Use the Dress Templates
Party Decor for any Disney or Princess themed party:
- Birthday girl name banner – Create duplicates for names longer than 8 characters. Print out large block letters in reverse on white paper. Cut and attach to the skirt portion of each dress.
- Wall or chair decorations – Attach a princess dress cutout to the back of every chair so each party attendee has her own character. Be careful if everyone wants the same character.
Party Activities:
- Guess the Disney Princess Dress game – Be prepared for a few arguments. Depending on the crowd, some children may be sassy enough to point out that these simplified versions are not entirely accurate to the actual dresses.
- Print out templates on white cardstock for girls to color and cut their own princess dress. Include jewels and glitter for an extra fun, messy time. This could make a good rainy day, slumber party or babysitting activity too.
Bedroom Decor for the ultimate princess lover:
- Some of these are so adorable I want to hang them on my own wall. Each will fit perfectly in an 8 x 10 inch frame.
6 Disney Princess Dress Templates
Make Fashion Design Sketches Online
Each button links to a high quality PDF scaled for 8.5 x 11 inch paper
The Aurora template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt. Use a scrap from the skirt color to create the detail on top.
The Snow White template is a single, 8.5 x 11 inch page. Here I printed the same template in each top and bottom color to save time. The top overlaps slightly with the bottom, but you may want to add an extra piece of cardstock behind for support. The top teardrop detail may be done in red or using yellow scraps from the skirt.
The Cinderella template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt. Using purples, this template also works for Rapunzel or Sofia the First.
Please note: The following directions assume you will be using your personal block to create a full-size pattern. If you are practicing pattern drafting techniques or are experimenting with pattern design, I strongly recommend you print and use our quarter scale patterns.
Waist and bust darts can look cluttered on a top or dress, and they often look out of date (depending on the style you're looking for).
You can achieve a nicely fitted top or dress without the use of traditional waist and bust darts by converting those darts into a shaped princess seam.
The technique is quite easy; you really just move the placement of the darts and then re-shape the seam a bit - it takes almost no time at all!
You'll start with your basic fitted bodice block and trace it onto paper.
You can use newsprint at this point, because you will be cutting and taping this copy, and then it will be thrown away when you trace your final copy.
DO NOT CUT YOUR ORIGINAL BODICE BLOCK! Trace it onto an inexpensive paper for cutting.
Draw a line from the center of the shoulder to the apex of the bust (the point of the bust dart).
Princess Dress Design Sketches
Cut along the drawn line, then close the side bust dart and tape it closed.
This will open the shoulder and create a new dart from the shoulder to the bust. THIS IS CALLED PIVOTING THE DART. It's a simple way to change the position of a dart while maintaining the correct shape and fit over the bust.
At this point, you can draw another line between the points of the shoulder and waist dart and cut them apart (as shown below).
Trace the pieces onto your brown craft paper, freezer paper, or whatever you use for your final pattern. Do NOT use newsprint at this point, as it can stain your fabric. Once you've traced onto your final pattern paper, you can toss the newspaper version.
Once you have separated the center and side front along the dart lines, smooth the lines as needed (the side front, in particular, may have points where the line was cut - smooth those points into a nice graceful line).
REMEMBER: Your bodice block does not have seam allowances or hems. Add your seam allowances, hems, grainlines and marks to your final pattern.
Place marks at the apex of the bust to guide you when sewing these curves together.
You've made a princess seam!!
Now, you will most likely combine this technique with others to create your final style. For example, to create the top, above, this bodice would be lengthened, using the skirt bodice as a guide to shape the side and ensure fit through the upper hip. (see Making the Blouse Block for how to lenghten the bodice into a blouse or top)
There are MANY more methods of manipulating your darts - into shaping seams, pleats or tucks - even gathers that look like a draped bodice!
Learn more about disguising and re-designing your darts in 'A Beginner's Guide to Designing with Darts' Now!
The princess seam can be used for tops and dresses - just combine the bodice and skirt patterns into a dress before drawing the princess line.
Design Your Own Dress Sketches
And remember: YOUR BLOCK DOES NOT HAVE SEAM OR HEM ALLOWANCES. Once you've patterned your top or dress, add seam allowances, a hem, and markings (grainlines, matching points, etc).
- Making a Yoke Seam by Pivoting the Bust Dart
- Making a Full Skirt Using the Slash and Spread Technique
Return to Clothing Patterns 101 Home Page
Disney Princess Dress Paper Templates
After being given the important task of creating a princess tea party banner for my 3-year old niece's birthday, I started looking for inspiration. Right away I found the perfect concept – a string of paper Disney princess dresses spelling out her name. My sister encouraged me to be realistic, that something 'less elaborate' would be perfectly fine. But fine isn't good enough. I was up for the challenge and had several weeks to complete it. I imagined it might be a bit time consuming to cut all the dress pieces and arrange them together, but I would certainly be able to find a template to use for the shapes. After all, this was not a unique concept to the internet and most of these characters have been around forever. After a lot of digging I was disappointed to find that, although there were many pictures floating around of all variations of these paper dress banners, not one came with a decent set of instructions. The template of my dreams it seemed, did not exist.
After recovering from the shock of not being able to find something I needed on the internet, I resolved to create my own template, with a few variations for the different dress styles I saw in pictures. I never planned to spend more than a few hours on this, but once I got started it was easy to get carried away. I referenced the paper dress photos I had found to create the most recognizable shapes for Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Then I felt the set was incomplete without my niece's favorite, Elsa (though I think she is actually a queen?) and my own childhood favorite, Ariel, so I created an additional two styles for a total of 6 templates. With different color combinations the Cinderella template can also be used for Rapunzel (Tangled) or Sofia the First, and the Belle template for Tiana (The Princess and the Frog). All 6 templates plus the 2 extra variations will give you 8 dresses / characters.
If you are ready to download the templates, skip to the bottom!
Outlines and character options for all 6 cutout templates:
For the paper I used a variety pack of 65 pound colored cardstock. This weight was a good combination of easy to cut and sturdy, but you could definitely go heavier. Color guidelines for each piece are written on all of the templates, but use whatever looks right to you (or whatever you have). For extra credit, try adding in some glitter paper for Elsa, Cinderella and Belle.
princess dress templates printed onto 8.5 x 11 cardstock
Dress Sketches For Kids
Printed templates, ready to cut. Yes you will have a lot of scraps left over. Save them for another project. Each Disney princess dress template is designed to print on standard, 8.5 x 11 inch paper on one or two pages. The finished, cut and assembled dresses are between 9 and 10 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide.
cut shapes, ready to be attached with final details
Cut shapes coming to life, just missing the last few details. After cutting, flip your pieces over so the children at the party will never know you used a template. Top row: Ariel, Sofia (or Rapunzel), Snow White, Tiana. Bottom row: Elsa, Belle, Aurora, Cinderella.
Ways to Use the Dress Templates
Party Decor for any Disney or Princess themed party:
- Birthday girl name banner – Create duplicates for names longer than 8 characters. Print out large block letters in reverse on white paper. Cut and attach to the skirt portion of each dress.
- Wall or chair decorations – Attach a princess dress cutout to the back of every chair so each party attendee has her own character. Be careful if everyone wants the same character.
Party Activities:
- Guess the Disney Princess Dress game – Be prepared for a few arguments. Depending on the crowd, some children may be sassy enough to point out that these simplified versions are not entirely accurate to the actual dresses.
- Print out templates on white cardstock for girls to color and cut their own princess dress. Include jewels and glitter for an extra fun, messy time. This could make a good rainy day, slumber party or babysitting activity too.
Bedroom Decor for the ultimate princess lover:
- Some of these are so adorable I want to hang them on my own wall. Each will fit perfectly in an 8 x 10 inch frame.
6 Disney Princess Dress Templates
Make Fashion Design Sketches Online
Each button links to a high quality PDF scaled for 8.5 x 11 inch paper
The Aurora template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt. Use a scrap from the skirt color to create the detail on top.
The Snow White template is a single, 8.5 x 11 inch page. Here I printed the same template in each top and bottom color to save time. The top overlaps slightly with the bottom, but you may want to add an extra piece of cardstock behind for support. The top teardrop detail may be done in red or using yellow scraps from the skirt.
The Cinderella template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt. Using purples, this template also works for Rapunzel or Sofia the First.
The Belle template is a single, 8.5 x 11 inch page. Once cut out, the middle attaches on top of the skirt and the top slightly overlaps with the middle. This template can also be used for Tiana in a combination of greens and yellows.
The Ariel template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt. The top teardrop detail may be done using scraps from the skirt color. You may have seen some pictures of Ariel wearing a turquoise / green dress which is apparently a recently 'reimagined' version. I chose to go with the gown she wears in the movie.
The Elsa template prints on 2, 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Once cut out, the top attaches and overlaps with the skirt.
