2 Dress Paper Sewing Patterns
Women from 32 up to 52 and children from 3 up to 12 years old
2 shapes : dress with side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2)
2 lengths : short (dress above the knee) or mini (under the buttocks)
Similar back for the 2 shapes. Finishes with front and back facings. One openable strap. Optional patch pockets. Deep armholes and neckline. To be worn over a tee-shirt, sweater or blouse. Dress suitable for all seasons.
Skill level: intermediate
What you will learn with this sewing pattern: how to make pockets, how to assemble facings, how to make a front or side placket.
Size range for women: 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 (French sizes)
The size 32 corresponds approximately to a 14 years old and the 34 to a 16 years old
Size range for children: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old
See the size guide
Fabrics:
Fabric 1: canvas (cotton/linen), twill, denim, corduroy, woollens, jacquard. The dress can also be made of fleece/French Terry. Fabric 2 (for facings): light cotton fabric (cotton poplin or chambray).
See supplies infos at footer tab “Supplies”.
Paper patterns:
A video is available in free access
Worksheets are available for free on the site.
Comments
Supplies and trims for woman
(Specific measurements in brackets if the fabric has a direction or a pattern with a direction)
For fabrics 140cm or 55” wide
|
Size (Fr) |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
|
Height in cm |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
|
Height in inch |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
Tissu 1 / Fabric 1 |
Version 1 mini |
100cm |
105 |
105 |
105 |
105 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
110 (125) |
115 (150) |
115 (155) |
in yard |
11/8 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 (13/8) |
11/4 (15/8) |
11/4 (13/4) |
|
Version 1 short |
105cm |
105 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
115 |
115 |
115 (130) |
120 (155) |
120 (160) |
|
in yard |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 (11/2) |
13/8 (13/4) |
13/8 (13/4) |
|
Version 2 mini |
100cm |
105 |
105 |
105 |
105 |
110 (115) |
110 (130) |
110 (145) |
110 (145) |
115 (150) |
120 (160) |
|
in yard |
11/8 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 (11/4) |
11/4 (11/2) |
11/4 (15/8) |
11/4 (15/8) |
11/4 (15/8) |
13/8 (13/4) |
|
|
Version 2 short |
105cm |
105 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
110 (120) |
115 (135) |
115 (145) |
115 (150) |
120 (155) |
125 (165) |
in yard |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 |
11/4 (13/8) |
11/4 (11/2) |
11/4 (15/8) |
11/4 (15/8) |
13/8 (13/4) |
13/8 (17/8) |
|
Tissu 2 / Fabric 2 |
Facings |
65cm |
65 |
65 |
65 |
65 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
in yard |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
|
Version 1 |
Buttons (incl. 1 for strap) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Version 2 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
12 to 15 mm buttons or snap buttons (15 mm) for side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2).
1 button from 12 to 20 mm or snap button of 15 mm for the shoulder strap.
Thin fusible interfacing for the button tabs 90×5 cm (35×2 in.).
Supplies and trims for children
(Specific measurements in brackets if the fabric has a direction or a pattern with a direction)
For fabrics 140cm or 55” wide
|
Size/age |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
|
Height in cm |
98 |
104 |
110 |
116 |
122 |
128 |
134 |
140 |
146 |
152 |
|
Height in inch |
38 |
41 |
43 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
53 |
56 |
58 |
60 |
Tissu 1 / Fabric 1 |
version 1 or 2 mini |
65 cm |
70 |
70 |
75 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
95 |
|
in yard |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
11/8 |
|
version 1 or 2 short |
65 cm |
70 |
75 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
90 |
95 |
|
in yard |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
11/8 |
Tissu 2 / Fabric 2 |
Facings |
45 cm |
45 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
|
in yard |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
Version 1 |
Buttons (incl. 1 for the strap) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Version 2 |
Buttons (incl. 1 for the strap) |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
12 to 15 mm buttons or snap buttons (15 mm) for side opening (version 1) or front opening (version 2).
1 button from 12 to 20 mm or snap button of 15 mm for the shoulder strap.
Thin fusible interfacing for the button tabs 80×4 cm (30×13/4 in.).
Delivery
What you will receive:
2 multi-size patterns printed in real size (in large size, large pieces are overlayed and will have to be transferred on tissue paper)
2 A5 brochures with all the illustrated steps and information to make your creation a success (cutting plans, tips,…) in French and in English
The complete kit will be sent after validation of your payment. See the delivery info section.
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