Dress 2 Sewing Patterns & Guidebooks for Mum and Girl
A versatile pattern
Short or long sleeve dress
2 lengths (above knee, above the ankles)
Buttoned front opening with facing
Crossed back, darts at bust for women
Optional patched pockets
French seams at sides
Multiple versions of dress for all seasons
Sewing level: intermediate
What you will learn with this sewing pattern: how to assemble a facing, how to sew patched pockets, how to gather, how to assemble fancy short sleeves, how to do French seams.
A video is available in free access on the site including the complete assembly of the dress.
Age range for kids: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years
Lengh of the finished dress: (from shoulder to bottom): 3y : 52/75cm, 4y : 55/79cm, 5y : 58/83cm, 6y : 62/87cm, 7y : 65/91cm, 8y : 68/95cm, 9y : 72/100cm, 10y : 76/105cm, 11y : 80/110cm, 12y : 84/115cm
Age range for women: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 (French sizes)
How to pick the right size for women:
The pattern goes from French sizes 34 to 46 for an average height of 165cms. It is recommended that you look at your measurements and choose first the most suitable pattern size. If you hesitate between 2 sizes, it is better to choose the larger of the 2.
European standard measurements guideline (in cms)
French sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
height (cm) | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
bust measurement | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 |
waist measurement | 62 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 |
hips measurement | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 |
biceps measurement | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Measurements of the finished dress: see in the photos
Material suggestions:
- Cotton: poplin, batiste, double gauze, light denim
- Cotton or viscose crepe, tencel, linen
See supplies infos at footer tab “Supplies”.