Retro Backless Wedding Dress

Create your own unique sewing pattern by mixing and matching tops, bottoms, and sleeves to suit your tastes. The combinations are endless!

For a complete creation, you need AT LEAST 2 PATTERNS. A pattern cannot be sewn on its own. Sleeves are optional.

DRESS / JUMPSUIT
1 Top pattern + 1 Bottom pattern (+ 1 Sleeve pattern)

SKIRT / PANTS / SHORTS
1 Bottom pattern + 1 bonus “Just the Bottom”

TOP
1 Top pattern + 1 “Just the Top” bonus (+ 1 Sleeve pattern)

➤ Check out the explanatory video dedicated to using the customization tool .

Once you placed your order, you will instantly receive a link by email to download the compressed .zip file. It contains the following PDF files:

• files list
• mix-and-match patterns user guide (FR & EN)
• pattern instructions booklet with step-by-step detailed pictures (FR & EN)
• print-at-home A4/US letter pattern sheets with size layers, with or without seam allowances
• copyshop (max A0) pattern sheets with size layers, with or without seam allowances

Downloading and Printing Tips

• Read the instructions carefully before downloading and printing.
• Please download from a computer.
• Save the files on the computer to be able to access them endlessly.
• Do not print your patterns from the Internet browser.

Booklets

Follow the step-by-step pictures instructions booklets of the patterns for an easy sewing experience accompanied by Charlotte's expertise. 

Need some help? 

Do not hesitate to write a message to hello@ateliercharlotteauzou.com specifying your order number.

The Printed Pattern includes:

• A full-scale pattern sheet (sizes 34 to 56), with seam allowances included and no piece overlapping.
• A storage envelope containing a summary of essential instructions.
• The complete PDF version of the pattern, available for download from the customer account (A4 and A0 sheets + ultra-detailed instruction booklets with step-by-step photos).
• The instructions on the envelope are in French only. The pattern sheet and the PDF version of the pattern are translated into English.

Discover a Printed+PDF pattern

SHIPPING

Orders are prepared and shipped within 1 to 4 business days (unless otherwise stated at the top of this page). Two delivery methods are available (Metropolitan France only):

• Pickup point via Mondial Relay. With tracking number. Delivery time: 3 to 6 business days after shipment. Pickup point delivery is free for orders over €80 (on Printed + PDF products).
• Home delivery via Colissimo, directly to your mailbox, without signature. With tracking number. Delivery time: 2 to 3 business days after shipment.

The customizable patterns are designed to be made with woven fabrics without elasticity. Choose light and fluid materials (viscose, tencel, crepe, etc.) for comfortable and airy dresses. Find more details in the fabric guide .

To get the complete list of your project, add the Top, Bottom and Sleeves supplies. You can find all this information on each pattern shop page.

The mix-and-match patterns are available from 34 to 56:

• bust from 80 to 136 cm
• waist from 62 to 114 cm
• hips from 86 to 138 cm. 

Each size is available in 2 bust cups and 3 heights for a made-to-measure fit without pattern adjustments. All sizes are provided in the patterns. The layered pattern sheets allow you to print only the size(s) you want.

Custom fit

Follow the 4-step method to find the ideal size for your figure and sew a made-to-measure creation. Once you have found your size, it will be the same for all mix-and-match patterns!

Sewing patterns (booklets, pattern sheets, and photographs) are protected by copyright and are intended strictly for personal and private use.

Any reproduction, distribution, sharing, or resale of these documents, in any form whatsoever, is prohibited. Using the patterns to make garments for sale without authorization constitutes an infringement of intellectual property law.

Thank you for respecting my work and supporting independent design ♡

If you are a seamstress and would like to use the customizable patterns as part of your professional activity, please feel free to contact me to discuss it.