Loose-fitting, sleeveless, pullover dresses have neckline gathers, back neck slit and hemline variations. C: Belt, and side slit. D: Elasticized waist.
Patterns designed for the beginner
Easy-to-follow instructions and basic sewing tips
With this pattern you can:
- Make a casing with drawstring.
- Sew a machine stitched hem.
- Make a dress that is easy to sew, no zipper!
FABRICS: Medium-Weight Wovens and Knits: Challis, Cotton Knit, Crepes, Gauze.
NOTIONS: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Elastic.
Size Combinations: Y[XSmall(4-6), Small(8-10), Medium(12-14)], ZZ[Large(16-18), XLarge(20-22), XXLarge(24-26)]
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. ***With or Without Nap. | |||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||
| SIZES | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large | |
| (4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
| A | |||||||
| 45"*** | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | 21/2 | yds. |
| B | |||||||
| 45"*** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 11/2 | 15/8 | 25/8 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 27/8 | yds. |
| C | |||||||
| 45"*** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 35/8 | 41/4 | 47/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 35/8 | 35/8 | yds. |
| D | |||||||
| 45"*** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 35/8 | 35/8 | 37/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 35/8 | 35/8 | 35/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
| Measurement at bustline | |||||||
| A B C D | 37 | 39 | 421/2 | 461/2 | 501/2 | 541/2 | ins. |
| Measurement at hipline | |||||||
| A B C D | 44 | 46 | 491/2 | 531/2 | 571/2 | 611/2 | ins. |
| Width, lower edge | |||||||
| A B | 51 | 53 | 561/2 | 601/2 | 641/2 | 681/2 | ins. |
| D | 641/2 | 661/2 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 | ins. |
| Back length from base of neck | |||||||
| A | 37 | 371/2 | 38 | 381/2 | 39 | 391/2 | ins. |
| B | 473/4 | 481/4 | 483/4 | 491/4 | 493/4 | 501/4 | ins. |
| C D | 573/4 | 581/4 | 583/4 | 591/4 | 593/4 | 601/4 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | |||||||
| SIZES | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large | |
| (4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
| A | |||||||
| 115 cm*** | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | m |
| B | |||||||
| 115 cm*** | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | m |
| C | |||||||
| 115 cm*** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | m |
| D | |||||||
| 115 cm*** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
| Measurement at bustline | |||||||
| A B C D | 94 | 99 | 108.3 | 118.3 | 128.3 | 138.3 | cm |
| Measurement at hipline | |||||||
| A B C D | 112 | 117 | 126.3 | 136.3 | 146.3 | 156.3 | cm |
| Width, lower edge | |||||||
| A B | 130 | 135 | 143.3 | 153.3 | 164.3 | 174.3 | cm |
| D | 164.3 | 169.3 | 178 | 188 | 198 | 208 | cm |
| Back length from base of neck | |||||||
| A | 94 | 95.3 | 97 | 98.3 | 99 | 100.3 | cm |
| B | 122.0 | 122.6 | 124.0 | 125.6 | 127.0 | 127.6 | cm |
| C D | 147.0 | 147.6 | 149.0 | 150.6 | 152.0 | 152.6 | cm |