Princess seams

Learn how to sew princess seams and how to draft them from a standard bodice sloper. Princess seams are vertical seams that replace darts.

Learn to fit princess seams for a fantastic fit in the bodice. Princess seams offer more of a custom fit then the usual bust darts.

Including panel lines in a design is a good way to eliminate darts, without losing the fitted shape of the garment. They are also a great way to add interest to a design. There are countless variations, and it is also a great way to include more than one fabric in your design if you would like (if y

If you’re struggling to fit a darted front bodice, a princess seam may be the dart equivalent of your dreams. […]

Q: Why are Princess Seams Called Princess Seams? —Emma Weber, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom A: Melissa Heischberg, an historical costume expert (Sempstress.org), traces this classic means of shaping back several…

Learn how to raise or lower the curve of princess seam so they hit the bust apex properly. A FREE step-by-step photo tutorial on Bluprint!

This is a digital pattern for a Women's Strapless Princess Seam Bodice Block, size 2-14. These blocks are meant to be used for fitting and as a starting point for drafting more complex patterns. Use the size chart to determine your size, then follow the line guide to cut out the appropriate size block. These do NOT include seam allowances. This is a Slim Fit pattern, so there is 1/2"-1" of ease around the body. You may need to add to the pattern for a looser fit. The length is Cropped…

Using a bodice block and a simple skirt pattern (instructions included!), you can draft your own pattern for a dress with princess seams.

When Charles Frederick Worth designed gowns for the French Emperess Eugénie de Montijo in the mid 1800s he introduced a new cut to the bodice which caught the