Evening Dress Sewing Pattern PDF | Fitted Pencil Cocktail Dress | Long Sleeve Satin Midi Dress EU 32–56

Opal Dress Sewing Pattern PDF

Create an elegant satin midi dress sewing pattern inspired by timeless eveningwear, refined vintage silhouettes and sophisticated feminine tailoring.

The Opal Dress features a sleek fitted silhouette with long elegant sleeves, a softly structured bodice and a clean pencil skirt shape — graceful, minimal and endlessly timeless.

Designed as a sophisticated statement piece, this dress is perfect for cocktail evenings, holiday events, formal dinners and elegant capsule wardrobes.

With its sculpted waistline and refined proportions, the Opal Dress creates a polished and feminine silhouette while maintaining a modern, understated aesthetic.

Carefully drafted for an elegant and flattering fit, this pattern is suitable for confident beginners to intermediate sewists who appreciate timeless garment design and luxurious simplicity.

What’s included

Digital sewing pattern (PDF)

For each size you will receive:

• Print-at-home files (A4 / US Letter)
• Copy shop files (A0)
• Projector sewing pattern file
• Step-by-step instruction booklet with illustrations (English)
• README file with printing guidance

Each size includes its own complete set of pattern files, including a dedicated projector file for that specific size.

This keeps the pattern layout clean and easy to use without the need to manage layered sizes.

The projector file allows you to project the pattern directly onto fabric, making it ideal for sewists using a projector setup.

Download information

This sewing pattern is provided as individual files per size.

Each size is packaged separately, so you only need to download and print one size — keeping the pattern simple, clear and easy to use.

The pattern is provided as downloadable ZIP files.
Please download all ZIP files after purchase.

Sizing & fit

Sizes included: EU 32–56

• Each size is individually drafted
• Seam allowances are included unless stated otherwise
• Please refer to the size chart before selecting your size

The Opal Dress is designed with a fitted elegant silhouette that skims the body while maintaining comfort and refined structure.

Skill level

Confident Beginner / Intermediate

You should be comfortable with:

• Basic garment construction
• Sewing fitted garments
• Installing invisible zippers
• Working with delicate fabrics
• Creating clean seam finishes

Fabric suggestions

The Opal Dress works beautifully in elegant woven fabrics with fluid drape, including:

• Satin
• Silk satin
• Crepe satin
• Viscose satin
• Lightweight crepe
• Polyester satin blends

Soft draping fabrics will enhance the elegant silhouette and luxurious appearance of the dress.

Printing your pattern

• Print at 100% scale (do not select “fit to page”)
• Always check the test square before cutting
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) is recommended for best results

Style inspiration

• Cocktail dresses
• Elegant eveningwear
• Holiday party outfits
• Wedding guest dresses
• Vintage-inspired wardrobes
• Capsule wardrobes
• Sophisticated occasion dressing

Pair it with

The Opal Dress pairs beautifully with other patterns from the Maison Christine collection:

• Elegant jackets — for timeless layered styling
• Tailored coats — for refined occasionwear looks
• Minimal accessories — for a clean Parisian-inspired aesthetic

Explore the full Maison Christine capsule collection in our shop.

Digital delivery & returns

This listing is for a digital sewing pattern (PDF).

No physical item will be shipped.

Please read our refund policy for the terms that apply to digital purchases and your statutory rights.

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