Rosanna dress
Rosanna is a close-fitting evening gown. This lingerie-inspired corset dress features bust cups and adjustable spaghetti straps. The front and back are shaped with princess and center seams. All bodice seams are reinforced with rigilene boning. The dress is made of two fabric types. The outer layer is made of tulle and is ruched along all the edges, while the inner double layer is made of mesh. An asymmetric, free-hanging, ruched overlay is attached along the side seam. The dress is lined with mesh and closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Rosanna is above-knee length.
Approximate sewing time — 2.5 days (20 hours).
Model Varvara: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Varvara is wearing size 36 in height 3.
To sew this dress, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
- medium-weight, pliable, soft, stretchy, sheer
- the fiber content can include artificial fibers (viscose), blends (viscose + polyester, etc.), and synthetics (nylon, polyester, polyester + elastane)
- the following fabrics are recommended: tulle, stretch mesh.
Attention! We do not recommend lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza) and non-stretch fabrics.
For the inner layer and lining, we recommend using medium-weight, soft, pliable mesh with small holes. Choose fabrics made of synthetic fibers (polyester + elastane).
The dress in the photo is made of tulle. The fabric is medium-weight, pliable, soft, stretchy, and sheer. The fiber content is 100% nylon.
The inner (double) layer and lining are made of stretch mesh. The fabric is medium-weight, pliable, soft, and stretchy. The fiber content is 100% polyester.
1. Main fabric for the outer layer (tulle), 300 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.2 (1.65 + 0.55) | 2.25 (1.7 + 0.55) | 2.25 (1.7 + 0.55) | 2.3 (1.7 + 0.6) | 2.35 (1.75 + 0.65) | 2.35 (1.75 + 0.65) | 2.5 (1.8 + 0.7) | 2.5 (1.8 + 0.7) |
2 (162–168) | 2.25 (1.7 + 0.55) | 2.25 (1.7 + 0.55) | 2.25 (1.7 + 0.55) | 2.3 (1.75 + 0.6) | 2.35 (1.75 + 0.65) | 2.45 (1.8 + 0.65) | 2.55 (1.85 + 0.7) | 2.55 (1.85 + 0.7) |
3 (170–176) | 2.25 (1.75 + 0.55) | 2.25 (1.75 + 0.55) | 2.3 (1.8 + 0.55) | 2.4 (1.8 + 0.6) | 2.45 (1.8 + 0.65) | 2.5 (1.85 + 0.65) | 2.55 (1.85 + 0.7) | 2.6 (1.9 + 0.7) |
4 (178–184) | 2.3 (1.8 + 0.55) | 2.3 (1.8 + 0.55) | 2.35 (1.85 + 0.55) | 2.45 (1.85 + 0.6) | 2.55 (1.9 + 0.65) | 2.55 (1.9 + 0.65) | 2.6 (1.9 + 0.7) | 2.65 (1.95 + 0.7) |
Main fabric for the outer layer (tulle), 118” wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||
34 | 36 | 38–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 3/8 (1 3/4 + 5/8) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 5/8 (1 7/8 + 3/4) | 2 5/8 (1 7/8 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 5/8 (1 7/8 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 1/2 (1 7/8 + 5/8) | 2 5/8 (2 + 5/8) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 3/4 (2 + 3/4) | 2 7/8 (2 1/8 + 3/4) |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 5/8 (2 + 5/8) | 2 5/8 (2 + 5/8) | 2 5/8 (2 + 5/8) | 2 7/8 (2 1/8 + 3/4) | 2 7/8 (2 1/8 + 3/4) | 2 7/8 (2 1/8 + 3/4) | 2 7/8 (2 1/8 + 3/4) |
2. Main fabric for the inner layer (mesh), 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1.6 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.8 | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.15 | |
2 (162–168) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
3 (170–176) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.95 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
4 (178–184) | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.05 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.45 |
Main fabric for the inner layer (mesh), 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34 | 36−38 | 40–42 | 44–50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 |
3. Additional fabric (satin), 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
2 (162–168) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
3 (170–176) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
4 (178–184) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
Additional fabric (satin), 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1/2 | 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1/2 | 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1/2 | 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1/2 | 5/8 |
Important! The additional fabric is only used to make the underwire casings and straps if no ready-made channeling and bra straps are available.
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all heights:
- 0.25 m (1/4 yd) for sizes 34–42
- 0.3 m (3/8 yd) for sizes 44–50
- 0.35 m (3/8 yd) for size 52.
5. Stiff plastic rigiline boning, 5–7 mm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1 | 1 | 0.95 |
2 (162–168) | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
3 (170–176) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
4 (178–184) | 1.05 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.15 | 1.1 |
Stiff plastic rigiline boning, 1/4" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
6. One invisible zipper, 55 cm (21 5/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
7. Gripper elastic, 1 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.86 | 0.9 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.16 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
2 (162–168) | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.23 |
3 (170–176) | 0.88 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 1 | 1 | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.22 | 1.25 |
4 (178–184) | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.13 | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.26 |
Gripper elastic, 3/8" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
8. One pair of bra cups (in the necessary size)
9. One pair of bra underwires (in the necessary size)
10. One pair of ready-made bra straps (optional; these can be replaced with straps cut out and sewn of satin) or one set of bra strap accessories:
- Two sliders
- Two rings
11. Underwire channeling for all sizes and heights — 0.5 m [1/2 yd] (optional; this can be replaced with an underwire casing piece cut out and sewn of satin)
12. Matching thread — 1 spool for the sewing machine.
- sewing machine for construction
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
- lighter or matches for melting the rigilene boning
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | -0.8−1 | -3/8−3/8 |
Waistline ease | 0.2−2.4 | 1/16−1 |
Hipline ease | 0.2 | 1/16 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 83.5−101.5 |
2 (162–168) | 86.5−104 |
3 (170–176) | 89.5−107.1 |
4 (178–184) | 92.5−106.2 |
Height, ft | Back length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 32 7/8−40 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 34−41 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 35 1/4−42 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 36 3/8−41 3/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
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