This long, breezy dress with short sleeves is designed for jersey fabrics, making it an easy and enjoyable sewing project. Download the free PDF sewing pattern and get started!
1 cm seam allowance included!
Material
- 160 x 150 cm of 30-40% stretch jersey with spandex
- All-purpose thread
- Stretch needle
- Twin stretch needle
Download the free PDF sewing pattern…
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Bust | 85 cm | 89 cm | 93 cm | 99 cm | 105 cm | 113 cm | 121 cm |
| Waist | 64 cm | 68 cm | 72 cm | 78 cm | 84 cm | 92 cm | 100 cm |
| Hips | 92 cm | 96 cm | 100 cm | 106 cm | 112 cm | 120 cm | 128 cm |
Finished garment measurements
- Length: approx. 110 cm.
Print & Assemble
- First, be sure to use ACROBAT READER to open your PDF sewing patterns. It’s free!
- Then, open your file and check on the left side of the screen for the LAYERS icon. Click on the icon and uncheck all the sizes you won’t need.
- Now, click on the PRINT icon at the top of the screen. The print settings will appear, so check that the ACTUAL SIZE option is ticked. Click on the PRINT button!
- A 5 x 5 cm (and 2 x 2 in) control square is provided so you can check that your pattern is true to size.
- To ASSEMBLE, cut each sheet along the bottom and right margins, as indicated. Each sheet is labelled with a letter and a number (A1, B2…), so tape them together following the numerical and alphanumerical order. All the sheets within one row have the same letter, and all the sheets within the same column has the same letter.
Construction Order
The following points break down all the step you need to complete this project. However, please note that they only cover the basics!
Reminder that seam allowances are 1 cm wide, unless stated otherwise.
- Sew the shoulders.
- Make and attach the neckband (stretch to fit).
- Attach the sleeves.
- Sew the front and back at the side and underarm seams.
- Hem the bottom of the dress and the sleeves (turn once 3 cm).
Good luck with your sewing project!
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