Free dress tech pack template
A dress is measured at the bust, waist and hip, and its fit depends on where the waist sits. This template is set up for a lined, sleeveless A-line dress with a waist seam and an invisible back zip; change the fabric, neckline or length to make it yours.
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- 12 points of measure, graded for every size
- 5 materials and trims in the bill of materials
- Main and care label placements
- Front and back flat sketches you can replace
What a factory needs for a dress
Bust, waist and hip
Give each one and where it is measured. The distance from shoulder to waist decides where the waist seam falls.
Length and hem sweep
Length from the high point shoulder, and the hem sweep, which sets how much the skirt flares.
Closure
Invisible zip length and position, or buttons, or a pull-on style with stretch.
Lining and facings
Fully lined, half lined or unlined; facings or binding at neck and armholes, and the fusing used.
Fabric behaviour
Viscose and crepe can grow or shrink; ask for measurements after washing and for the hanging time before hemming.
Points of measure in this template
Starting values for size M in centimetres, measured flat. The grade is the change per size; the editor fills in every size for you. Replace them with your own fit.
| Code | Point of measure | How to measure | M (cm) | Grade per size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Body length | Measure from the high point shoulder down to the hem | 95 | 1 |
| B | Bust | Measure across, 2.5 cm below the armhole | 46 | 2 |
| C | Waist | Measure across at the waist seam | 38 | 2 |
| D | Hip | Measure across, 18 cm below the waist seam | 52 | 2 |
| E | Hem sweep | Measure along the hem, laid flat | 72 | 2.5 |
| F | Across shoulder | Measure from shoulder point to shoulder point | 34 | 1 |
| G | Armhole straight | Measure straight from the shoulder seam to the underarm | 20 | 0.6 |
| H | Neck width | Measure inside the neck seam, edge to edge | 18 | 0.5 |
| I | Front neck drop | Measure from the shoulder seam down to the front neck base | 10 | 0.3 |
| J | Back neck drop | Measure from the shoulder seam down to the back neck base | 3 | – |
| K | Waist position | Measure from the high point shoulder to the waist seam | 40 | 0.5 |
| L | Back zip length | Measure the invisible zip from the neck to the bottom stop | 50 | – |
Bill of materials in this template
| Type | Material | Placement | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | Viscose crepe · 140 GSM | Body | 100% Viscose |
| Lining | Polyester habotai lining · 60 GSM | Bodice and skirt | 100% Polyester |
| Interlining | Light fusible interlining · 30 GSM | Neck and armhole facings | 100% Polyester |
| Zipper | Invisible zipper #3 | Centre back | Nylon coil, polyester tape |
| Thread | Polyester thread 40/2 | All seams | 100% Polyester |
Common mistakes
- No waist position, so the waist seam sits too high or too low.
- Hem sweep not given, so the flare changes from sample to sample.
- Zip length that doesn't leave room to step into the dress.
Questions
- Can I add sleeves?
- Yes. Add sleeve length, bicep and sleeve opening as new points of measure and draw the sleeves on the sketch.
- Which measurements does a dress tech pack need?
- At least length, bust, waist, hip, hem sweep, across shoulder, armhole, neck width and drops, and the zip length.
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