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A young brunette woman with shoulder-length hair is smiling, wearing a blue velvet dress with soft gathers at shoulders, a V neck and empire waist with gathered skirt.
A young woman with long dark blonde hair is wearing the Pléiades 1 dress in an ochre viscose crepe. She has a dreamy expression on her face and the wind sweeps her hair and skirt to the side.
A young brunette woman with short hair is wearing the Pleiades 1 dress in a black tercel crepe, in the tied sleeve version. She is standing by a river, and the sun is setting in the background, creating a gold halo around her.
This drawing shows the different options of the sewing pattern: short, long or lantern sleeves, skirt with or without frill. It also shows the back of the dress.
Picture of Pleiades 1 in plus size
Pleiades 1 dress with lantern sleeve option
A detail of Pleiades 1: a tied sleeve option
The Pleiades 1 dress is shown here on a young woman with shoulder-length brown hair. The dress is made of a tencel crepe in a subtle shade of dark grey, almost black. It has soft gathered shoulders, a V neck, the bodice is adorned with covered buttons, and it has an inverted V cut where the skirt joins the bodice.

Pleiades 1 dress

(70 customer reviews)

€12.50 – €18.00

Our iconic Pleiades 1 dress features a signature inverted V-cut on bodice front, and has a lot of feminine details: soft gathers at shoulders and sleeve heads, covered buttons… Make Pleiades your own and wear it from Winter to Summer with several options: long sleeves, short sleeves, short tied sleeves, or “lantern” sleeves; gathered skirt, frilly skirt, or frill-less skirt.

  • Format: layered A0, A4 and US letter PDF (one layer per size), with or without margins to cut off (depending on your preference).
  • Pattern pieces do not overlap.
  • A 5/8” (1.5cm) seam allowance is included.
  • A fully illustrated, 23 pages booklet is provided with the pattern, with highly detailed illustrations.
  • This pattern and its instructions are in English. You can purchase French version here.
  • Sizing, fabric choice, notions: see below.
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Description

Fabric choice

A large choice of woven fabrics: crepe, twill, poplin, double gauze… in  cotton, viscose, polyester, linen, tencel… This pattern is also ideal for velvet, as it has shoulder gathers instead of bust darts. You will need more fabric to match prints if any.

Notions

A 21inch (55cm) zipper, interfacing in the right weight for your fabric (half a yard or meter will be enough), 6 buttons for the bodice (they are decorative but also a way to hold facing in place even better). Matching thread for your fabric, scissors, pins, a marking pen, a machine needle that fits your fabric type. You will also need some strips of interfacing or organza to stabilize seams that are on the bias, to prevent any stretching (optional but recommended).

Sewing level

Intermediate: 3/5. You will need to sew a zipper and make gathers on several pieces (there are videos about these techniques here).

Fabric

Length in meters

140CM wide fabric

International sizes XS to M L to XL XL to 3XL 3XL to 6XL
French Poetry sizes (size guide) 2 to 8 10 to 16 16 to 24 26 to 34
Long sleeves, plain skirt 2m 2.4m 3m 3.5m
Short tied sleeves, frilly skirt 2.1m 2.4m 2.9m 3.4m

110cm wide fabric

International sizes XS to M L to XL XL to 3XL 3XL to 6XL
French Poetry sizes (size guide) 2 to 8 10 to 16 16 to 24 26 to 34
Long sleeves, plain skirt 2.7m 3m 3.2m 4.2m
Short tied sleeves, frilly skirt 2.1m 3.15m 4.3m 4.4m

Length in yards

140CM wide fabric

International sizes XS to M L to XL XL to 3XL 3XL to 6XL
French Poetry sizes (size guide) 2 to 8 10 to 16 16 to 24 26 to 34
Long sleeves, plain skirt 2.2 yards 2.6 yards 3.3 yards 3.85 yards
Short tied sleeves, frilly skirt 2.3 yards 2.65 yards 3.2 yards 3.7 yards

110cm wide fabric

International sizes XS to M L to XL XL to 3XL 3XL to 6XL
French Poetry sizes (size guide) 2 to 8 10 to 16 16 to 24 26 to 34
Long sleeves, plain skirt 3 yards 3.3 yards 3.5 yards 4.6 yards
Short tied sleeves, frilly skirt 2.3 yards 3.44 yards 4.7 yards 4.85 yards

Finished garment measurements

You can find your French Poetry size based on your measurements or ready-to-wear size (US, EU, UK, AU, international) using the Size guide. Please find below the finished measurements for Pléiades 1.

For this dress sewing pattern, the most important measurement is your bust measurement: choose the size closest to this measurement. If your waist and / or hips are one size bigger or smaller, you will not need to adjust.

Measurements in centimeters - size range XS to XL (2 to 16)

International size XS S M M L L L XL
French Poetry size (size guide) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Bust 84 88 92 96 100 104 108 112
Waist 99 103 107 111 115 119 123 127
Hips 125 129 133 137 141 145 149 153
Length 88 89.5 91 92.5 94 95.5 97 98.5

Measurements in centimeters - size range XL to 6XL (16 to 34)

The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.

International size XL XL 2XL 3XL 3XL 4XL 4XL 5XL 5XL 6XL
French Poetry size (size guide) 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Bust 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 157 162
Waist 167 172 177 182 187 192 197 202 207 212
Hips 183.5 188.5 193.5 198.5 203.5 208.5 213.5 218.5 223.5 228.5
Length 101 101.6 102.3 102.9 103.5 104.1 104.8 105.4 106 106.6

Measurements in inches - size range XS to XL (2 to 16)

International size XS S M M L L L XL
French Poetry size (size guide) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Bust 33 34.5 36 38 39 41 42.5 44
Waist 39 40.5 42 43.7 45 47 48.5 50
Hips 49 51 52.5 54 55.5 57 59 60
Length 34.5 35 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 39

Measurements in inches - size range XL to 6XL (16 to 34)

The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.

International size XL XL 2XL 3XL 3XL 4XL 4XL 5XL 5XL 6XL
French Poetry size (size guide) 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Bust 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
Waist 65.6 67.6 69.6 71.6 73.6 75.6 77.6 79.6 81.6 83.6
Hips 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90
Length 40 40 40 40.5 40.5 41 41 41.5 42 42

Finished garment measurements

You can find your French Poetry size based on your measurements or ready-to-wear size (US, EU, UK, AU, international) using the Size guide. Please find below the finished measurements for Pléiades 1.

For this dress sewing pattern, the most important measurement is your bust measurement: choose the size closest to this measurement. If your waist and / or hips are one size bigger, you will not need to adjust.

Measurements in centimeters - size range XS to XL (2 to 16)

Intl size French Poetry size (size guide) Bust Waist Hips Length
XS 2 84 99 125 88
S 4 88 103 129 89.5
M 6 92 107 133 91
M 8 96 111 137 92.5
L 10 100 115 141 94
L 12 104 119 145 95.5
L 14 108 123 149 97
XL 16 112 127 153 98.5

Measurements in centimeters - size range XL to 6XL (16 to 34)

The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.

Intl size French Poetry size (size guide) Bust Waist Hips Length
XL 16 117 167 183.5 101
XL 18 122 172 188.5 101.6
2XL 20 127 177 193.5 102.3
3XL 22 132 182 198.5 103
3XL 24 137 187 203.5 103.5
4XL 26 142 192 208.5 104
4XL 28 147 197 213.5 105
5XL 30 152 202 218.5 105.4
5XL 32 157 207 223.5 106
6XL 34 162 212 228.5 106.6

Measurements in inches - size range XS to XL (2 to 16)

Intl size French Poetry size (size guide) Bust Waist Hips Length
XS 2 33 39 49 34.5
S 4 34.5 40.5 51 35
M 6 36 42 52.5 36
M 8 38 43.7 54 36.5
L 10 39 45 55.5 37
L 12 41 47 57 37.5
L 14 42.5 48.5 59 38
XL 16 44 50 60 39

Measurements in inches - size range XL to 6XL (16 to 34)

The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.

Intl size French Poetry size (size guide) Bust Waist Hips Length
XL 16 46 65.6 72 40
XL 18 48 67.6 74 40
2XL 20 50 69.6 76 40
3XL 22 52 71.6 78 40.5
3XL 24 54 73.6 80 40.5
4XL 26 56 75.6 82 41
4XL 28 58 77.6 84 41
5XL 30 60 79.6 86 41.5
5XL 32 62 81.6 88 42
6XL 34 64 83.6 90 42

Adjustments

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Reviews (70)

70 reviews for Pleiades 1 dress

  1. claire.negrini (verified owner) –

    Fit is good and instructions are very detailed. Great value for money.

  2. marcela.rosario (verified owner) –

    My all-time favorite pattern. I made 6 versions of this one, winter versions, summer versions, in double gauze, crepe… Just pay attention to shoulder width if you have narrow shoulders, you may need to adjust.

  3. Medeina des Lys (verified owner) –

    Awesome pattern, great value for money. Thank you so much!

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  4. Charlotte Brown (verified owner) –

    Super cute dress, will make it again!

  5. Jennifer (verified owner) –

    Easy to download and from instructions it seems like they will be easy to follow.

  6. dale.henry613 (verified owner) –

    I cant wait to make this baby..I read through the instruction and they were great.
    I also mad the last minute skirt and LOVED it. the skirt was easy to put together and it was drafted beautifully. So I am very confident on the drafting of the Pleiades.

  7. Ariane (verified owner) –

    I sewed this dress in a turquoise blue stretch velvet. Since it was stretch material I eliminated the zipper. It looks lovely and is very comfortable.

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  8. Maryke (verified owner) –

    Please give me a refund, printing is a disaster. Nothing lining up. I’ve been buying patterns online for a long time, this is the first that’s of poor quality

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  9. Sibylline (verified owner) –

    Haven’t tried it yet but already I really like the cut and the explanations are clear!

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  10. Audrey Arment (verified owner) –

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  11. Kalee Shearer (verified owner) –

    This is a beautiful design with clear, detailed instructions. It’s a perfect fit for my daughter, and she loves it!

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  12. inslerhouse (verified owner) –

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  13. Meagan (verified owner) –

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  14. Tammy Donnelly (verified owner) –

    I love this dress. I am an experienced sewer who prints a ton of patterns. This pattern did not print well at all. I am going to have to add lines and measure before cutting my fabric. Such a shame.

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  15. Brooke Haubenstricker (verified owner) –

    If you’re purchasing a pattern on Etsy – especially from a new and/or international seller – be sure to reach out if you’re having any problems. I was having trouble printing the pattern to scale, so I sent Blandine a message and was impressed by how communicative and helpful she was in working to resolve my issues. Troubleshooting overseas printer problems can be tricky, but she was quick to offer suggestions and even send me different file formats to try. She genuinely wants to resolve any issues that come up so other sewists can enjoy making and wearing these patterns.

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  16. L S (verified owner) –

    Pattern arrived via pdf, I knew on purchase it was a print at home one but an A0 option would be great, there are YouTube videos to go along with this pattern which were helpful but also a bit hard to follow for example the pattern states 5/8” seam allowance and on a specific bit it said for help visit… so I watched the video for that specific portion and she says sew with a 1cm S.A, which I didn’t do as I didn’t want my measurements to be off and the physical pattern said 5/8”. Dress turned out lovely though and I will make again

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  17. Jan (verified owner) –

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  18. Debra Hammer (verified owner) –

    Absolutely love it can’t wait to start today

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  19. Teresa Hardy (verified owner) –

    Lovely dress with easy to follow instructions.

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  20. Chic Lovely (verified owner) –

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  21. Erika Larsson (verified owner) –

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  23. Mika (verified owner) –

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  24. Nina Rouyer (verified owner) –

    Wonderful pattern! I recommend it for the simplicity and beauty of the model! It also adapts very easily to your morphology if you are in between two sizes like me!

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  25. britspaige (verified owner) –

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  26. Julie Varney (verified owner) –

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  27. Jenni Gile (verified owner) –

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  28. ChaiTea Charlie (verified owner) –

    Love the pattern and design options!

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  29. Cambrie Caldwell (verified owner) –

    Excellent pattern with easy to follow instructions. I would say it’s perfect for an intermediate sewer or advanced beginner. I made mine with cotton gauze.

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  30. Colette (verified owner) –

    Impeccable PDF: clear, precise. I can’t wait to make the dress. Thanks to the designer!

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  31. Sérafina (verified owner) –

    Easy to follow directions, great fit.

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  32. Sandy Andersen (verified owner) –

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  33. jjdunlop (verified owner) –

    this item matched the description

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  34. Betsy (verified owner) –

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  35. Mariola Ruth (verified owner) –

    Very nice pattern, thank you.

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  36. Katie Friesen (verified owner) –

    I am very happy with the Pleiades pattern! It is elegant and pretty, just like I had hoped it would be. I am using it as a maternity dress and it fits the bump perfectly. I thought the flat sleeves pull a little across the shoulder, but that could be something I did while sewing. All in all, I am very happy.

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  37. Jill Ladner (verified owner) –

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  38. Tasha (verified owner) –

    Perfect as description and everything is clear

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  39. Heather Carr (verified owner) –

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  40. lindhes (verified owner) –

    Really cute dress pattern, easy to download, clear instructions.

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  41. LaToya Varpness (verified owner) –

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  42. MaryAnn Baker (verified owner) –

    Id prefer a paper patter

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  43. Taylor (verified owner) –

    Great pattern. Definitely use only if you know how to sew clothing already but turns out beautifully

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  44. kimberly spence (verified owner) –

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  45. Lee Ann (verified owner) –

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  46. Camille P (verified owner) –

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  47. Loren Schmidt (verified owner) –

    Loved the pattern. Hope to try it more.

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  48. Malisa (verified owner) –

    Very happy with this!! Thanks so much!!

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  49. Vanessa S (verified owner) –

    Good pattern was a lot to put together but the directions were clear

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  50. Juliette (verified owner) –

    The dress is very pretty and the pattern is easy to make. The only small downside is that it runs large for me, but I only had to take it up slightly (nothing very complicated).

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  51. bradnfen (verified owner) –

    lovely pattern, easy to sew.

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  52. Lynne Falkowski (verified owner) –

    The package arrived quickly I was in great condition that my expectations thank you

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  53. Sherry (verified owner) –

    Love it so much 😀

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  54. Monique (verified owner) –

    easy printing and assembly of paper sheets very pretty model, compatible with pregnancy without any problem and made in fine jersey (I just had to round the hem of the skirt in front a little on the advice of the designer and I would then correct this hem at the end of the pregnancy to continue wearing this pretty dress) recommended model ++

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  55. Marilyn (verified owner) –

    I just received and printed the pattern—haven’t made it, yet. If you haven’t printed a patter before, the directions were really clear so read them through first!

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  56. KokoroJiki (verified owner) –

    The pattern is quality, easy to assemble, clear explanations and 3 formats to choose from, including A4. Very pretty model, all I have to do is sew.

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  57. Alexa Chambers (verified owner) –

    Lovely pattern! I am excited to make it!

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  58. Gaiana Bagdasaryan (verified owner) –

    excellent pattern, exactly what I need!

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  59. Micaela James (verified owner) –

    Beautiful pattern. Can’t wait to use

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  60. Stephanie Claque (verified owner) –

    Need to finish my first dress. Found the bust adjustment tutorial online after my bodice test run. So need to give that a go. would be great if it was included with in the instructions as it is not a standard bodice type. Can’t wait to see the final product.

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  61. Michelle Brooklyn (verified owner) –

    Really great pattern lots of options. Fit ad it should 10/10

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  62. Gina (verified owner) –

    Blandine has been extremely helpful and professional in helping me with something that was actually my mistake anyway. I can’t believe that she replied to my query within less than 5 minutes and resolved my issue. I’m completely blown away. Will definitely be supporting this business again. Thank you Blandine for your incredible service.

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  63. Emilia Väätäinen (verified owner) –

    The dress turned out beautiful and was so much fun to sew. The pattern was clear and easy but I did have some trouble understanding some instructions and would have liked a bit more step by step instructions with illustrations. This is probably only because English isn’t my first (or even second) language and this was my first time reading sewing instructions in English so some things are probably self explained to others but not me. Still very much worth five stars!

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  64. nicoledutreige (verified owner) –

    I can’t wait to make this model

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  65. Karlynn (verified owner) –

    Love that it has all sizes.

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  66. Anne Lotte (verified owner) –

    Great pattern, as expected! Thanks 🙂

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  67. Mikayla Becker (verified owner) –

    I’m enthused to try this pattern! Customer service was great!

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  68. Sadie (verified owner) –

    I am currently working on the mock-up for this pattern. The pieces printed perfectly and the instructions have been very well done! I am loving how it’s coming together! I am making this for my maternity session at 30 weeks pregnant and it’s fitting my quite large bump really well!

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  69. Michelle (verified owner) –

    Super well written pattern. The finishing of this garment is topnotch. I really like how you can choose different options for the sleeves. On her website are also very clear videos on how to make it. Only thing I found difficult was the sizing: in the end it was too big for me although I measured myself beforehand.

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  70. Isabelle Baker (verified owner) –

    This is a gorgeous and easy to follow pattern. I’ve made 3 versions in total so far, a couple out of cotton fabric for everyday use and one out of silky fabric to wear for a wedding and it’s a great wedding guest dress. I’m usually a size 8 and have found that the size 4 actually fits me best (even 5 months pregnant) so sizing is on the large side.

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