Autumn Dress Sewing Pattern PDF
YOU WILL NEED
■ Fabric:
Dress A: 3.6mx115cm (4ydx45in),
3.2mx140cm (21/4ydx55in)
Dress B: 3.7mx115cm (4ydx45in),
3.3mx140cm (3ydx55in)
■ 4 x buttons: 10-12mm
■ Interfacing: 60x120cm (24x48in)
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit
NOTES
■ Use a 1.5cm (5/8in) seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
■ Match the weight of the interfacing to your fabric weight.
■ Making a toile before sewing the final garment is recommended.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light to mediumweight cotton, linen, rayon or crepe.
Alexandra Dress Sewing Pattern PDF
YOU WILL NEED
Sizes 6–16 (150cm wide fabric only):
■ 4mx150cm for Dress A
■ 4.5mx150cm for Dress B
■ Interfacing: 50x90cm
Sizes 18–32 (150cm wide fabric only):
■ 4.9mx150cm for Dress A
■ 5.4mx150cm for Dress B
■ Interfacing: 50x90cm
For all styles:
■ 2cm wide elastic enough for two cuffs
■ Hook and eye
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit
NOTES
■ We strongly suggest you pick your size based on your bust measurement if you fall between sizes, as the rest of the garment is non-fitted.
■ Sizes 6-16 have been drafted with a B cup bodice, and sizes 18-32 have been drafted with a D cup bodice.
■ The 18-32 size band has a wider bicep and deeper armhole.
■ TIP: for a round tummy in the higher sizes, add three inches to the hem.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
■ Viscose, linen, chambray, double gauze, crepe de chine, light to medium weight rayon, Tencel, bamboo.
■ For beginners, try a cotton poplin or lawn for a crisp summer dress that’s easy to handle under the machine.
■ For a luxury look, why not try a lovely silk dupion, velvet or even a medium weight broderie anglaise.
Adele Dress Sewing Pattern PDF
This PDF sewing pattern comes in UK sizes 6-20 (US 4-18/EUR 34-48).
This digital sewing pattern includes:
● Step by step instructions with colour photography to talk you through how to make it.
● Printable pattern sheet/s (these are UK A4 size pages which you can print out at home and A1 pages that you can send to a Copyshop to be printed.)
You will need:
● Fabric:
- Dress A: 115cm (45in) width fabric x 2.9m (21/4yds); 140cm (55in) width x 2.5m (23/4yds) for all sizes
- Dress B: 115cm (45in) width fabric x 2.6m (3yds); 140cm (55in) width x 2.1m (21/4yds) for all sizes
● Iron-on interfacing: 30x60cm (11x24in), to match fabric weight
● Invisible zip: 56cm (22in)
● Matching thread