Diy!! Process of cutting and sewing👗👗cut-together Pleated shoulder bubu gown

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Today I will be sharing with you how I created this simple and classy bubu damask dress.

This is a cut-together bubu gown with:
In-built neckline
Extended sleeve from body
Pleated shoulder design
Fitted from 4 inches above knee downward
Back zipper
Inner rope for waist shaping

Measurements Used
Shoulder: 15 inches (+ 18 inches for sleeve extension)
Underbust (front): 13 inches
Back waist: 15 inches
Full length: as desired
Knee level: mark and go 4 inches above
Full length 56 inches

Cutting Process
Fold your damask fabric into two (front and back together).
Mark the shoulder line:
Measure 15 inches for shoulder.
Add 18 inches outward to form the sleeve (cut together).

IN-BUILT NECKLINE COLLAR
‎This collar is cut together with the bodice (not separate).
‎Extend neckline upward by 2”.
‎Widen neckline slightly (½”).
‎Redraw new neckline curve blending into shoulder.

Body shaping:
From shoulder down, mark free bubu width.
At 4 inches before knee, start tapering inward.
Shape down to the hem to achieve the fitted look.

Shoulder Pleat Technique (Important)
From center front, mark 5 inches.
Mark another point at 6 inches away.
Fold the 6-inch mark to meet the 5-inch mark.
Pin neatly to form a structured pleat.
Sew a straight stitch from shoulder down to waist level (15 inches).
This creates the elegant draped effect seen on the chest.

Sewing Process

Join shoulders neatly.
Stitch neckline:
use facing for a clean finish.

Sew side seams:
Leave space for sleeve opening.
Follow your tapering line from knee down.

Insert zipper at the back:
Open the back center.
Fix zipper neatly from neckline to hip level.

Inner Rope (Waist Fitting)
Cut a small strip/tunnel inside the dress at waist level.
Insert a rope/string through it.
Position it to align:
Front underbust: 13 inches
Back waist: 15 inches
This allows adjustable fitting without affecting outer design.

Finishing
Hem the sleeves and bottom.
Press the pleats well for a sharp look.
Ensure the fitted lower part is smooth and balanced.
This method gives you the exact structured yet flowing look in the image—loose at the top with a controlled, elegant fit from the knee downward.

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