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Fitted at the shoulders, relaxed around the bust, flared around the waist and hips, this sleeveless A-line (trapezoid) dress is designed for woven fabrics. Bust is shaped with side seam darts. Comes in above and knee lengths. The neckline and the armholes can be finished with a one-piece facing (and a loop closure in the back) or with enclosed binding. Optional inseam pockets or rectangular patch pockets. Hem is finished with a deep shaped facing.
The neckline does not have closures as the neckline opening is wide enough to comfortably go over the head, however option with the facing offers a loop closure at the back. The back has a vertical seam.
The pattern offers the following options:
View A - a knee length dress finished with a facing and a closure at the back neckline
View B - above the knee dress finished with enclosed binding.
View C - a knee length dress finished with a facing
This pattern is designed for woven fabrics.
Techniques to master: topstitching, understitching, French seams, gathers, hemming, finishing darts
The pdf pattern is a beginner (2-3/10) level and moderately easy to sew. Takes 1-2 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30
US0-US30 / Cups A/B, C/D, E/F
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”
Recommended Fabrics
Medium weight woven fabrics like soft canvas, linen blends, duck, suiting, medium weight linen, light to medium weight denims and similar. For a more fluid silhouette, choose well draping fabrics (like rayon challis), for more structured - use cotton, linen blends, canvas. Width 50-60" / 140-160 cm
For the total yardage, please sum up the required fabric for your options.
NON DIRECTIONAL FABRIC (see cutting layouts on p.13)
(full length) US0-US4 - 1.7 m / 1 7/8 yards
(full length) US6-US12 - 1.9 m / 2 1/8 yards
(full length) US14-US30 - 2.3 m / 2 1/2 yards
(above knee length) US0-US4 - 1.5 m / 1 5/8 yards
(above knee length) US6-US12 - 1.7 m / 1 7/8 yards
(above knee length) US14-US30 - 2.1 m / 2 1/4 yards
DIRECTIONAL FABRIC (see cutting layouts on p.13)
(full length) US0-US30 - 2.6-2.8 m / 3- 3 1/4 yards
(above knee length) US0-US30 - 2.4-2.6 m / 2 5/8 〝 2 7/8 yards
Neckline binding option (neckline and armholes)
US0-US30 - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards (for cutting on bias, can be any lightweight fabric)
Neckline facing option
US0-US30 - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards of main fabric/lining and fusible interfacing
Inseam pockets (can be cut with Neckline binding and also main yardage, see cutting layouts on o.13)
US0-US30 - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards of main fabric/lining and fusible interfacing
Notions
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(loop closure option) 10-15 mm / 3/8-5/8 in diameter button
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Polyester / Cotton threads
What's included in my PDF pattern?
1. PDF tutorial with pictures and illustrations (30 pages)
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / Cups A/B, C/D, E/F in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (84 pages to print - choose your option and cup sizes to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / Cups A/B, C/D, E/F i in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (2 pages for each cup size)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30/ Cups A/B, C/D, E/F in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height
Printing note: The height and cup size options are only to choose which one you want printed. You will receive all the PDF files for all options.
Further Resources
Email/Facebook group support is available from Sinclair patterns.
More Info
This is a PDF sewing pattern for home sewing, not a finished garment. All sales of digital products are final.
For more pattern information or pattern support, contact the designer, Sinclair.
