The ModestProm Easy Gown is classic elegance!  The Easy Gown is very easy and fast to sew, too: there's no zipper, no darts, no fuss. A beginner can make an Easy Gown in a half day, and an experienced dressmaker with good tools can make it in about an hour.

You be the designer, and no one else will ever have a dress just like yours! Let your creativity help you create a one-of-a-kind gown you'll love wearing. Below, we've shown some examples of Easy Gowns. Click on the Easy Gown variation that interests you to learn more about that gown!

Click here for Easy Gown General Instructions.

Easy Gown, V-Neck Variation

Here is the Easy Gown in navy blue stretch velvet, accessorized with a sparkly neck drape.

The Easy Gown is shown here in burgundy stretch velvet with sparkles throughout.

Easy Gown, Square  Neck with Full Gathers

Easy Gown, Jewel Neck with Partial Gathers

This Easy Gown is sewn in black stretch velvet, with gathers at the neckline, accentuated with rhinestones.

Q: Can I make the Easy Gown out of a non-stretchy material?

A: No. Because it has no darts or zipper, the Easy Gown must stretch to fit your body. If you want to sew a dress out of a non-stretchy material, consider sewing a Custom Gown.

Q: Where does the bodice/skirt seam fall when the dress is worn?

A: It is designed to fall between the chest and waist (Empire waistline). But you can make the bodice as long as you wish; just measure on your body how long you want the bodice to be, then lengthen/shorten the bodice to make it the length you want.

Q: How does the Easy Gown fit?

A: Again, because it has no darts or zipper, the Easy Gown tends to fit somewhat loosely. It's very pretty, but the fit is not as precise as in a dress with darts and a closure (such as the Custom Gown). However, you can get a better fit, by doing this: Sew the bodice to the skirt (for the front and the back), then sew the front and back together at the shoulder seams. Then try the Easy Gown on and pin the side seams to fit you (making the side seams even). Mark along where the pins are, and sew along this seam, cutting off any excess. Also note: If you are very large-busted, the Easy Gown will tend to "hang" off your bust (again, because there are no darts).

Q: I would like a longer sleeve. Is this possible?

A: Yes, you can lengthen the sleeve pattern a few inches.

Q: Is the 1/4" seam allowance included on the pattern? Do I have to add it?

A: Yes, it's included, you don't have to add it.

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