Fitted dresses have bust darts, neckline and sleeve variations, and back zipper.
With this pattern you can:
- Learn to sew darts.
- Learn to sew flounces.
- Learn to insert an invisible zipper.
FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Crepes, Stable Knits, Wool Blends.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: One 22" (56 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Hook & Eye.
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 23/4 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 3 | 33/8 | 31/2 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, D | ||||||||||
| 18, 20" - 1/2 yd. | ||||||||||
| B | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | 21/2 | 21/2 | 27/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | yds. |
| C | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 23/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 35/8 | 33/4 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 23/8 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B, C | ||||||||||
| 18, 20" - 3/8 yd. | ||||||||||
| D | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 341/2 | 351/2 | 361/2 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | |
| Measurement at hipline | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 36 | 37 | 38 | 391/2 | 411/2 | 431/2 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 36 | 37 | 38 | 391/2 | 411/2 | 431/2 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 361/2 | 363/4 | 37 | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 | |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | m |
| 152 cm*** | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, D | ||||||||||
| 46, 51 cm - 0.5 m | ||||||||||
| B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | m |
| 152 cm*** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | m |
| C | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | m |
| 152 cm*** | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B, C | ||||||||||
| 46, 51 cm - 0.4 m | ||||||||||
| D | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | m |
| 152 cm*** | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 88.3 | 90.3 | 93.3 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | |
| Measurement at hipline | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 92 | 94 | 97 | 100.3 | 105.3 | 110.3 | 116.3 | 121.3 | 126.3 | |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 92 | 94 | 97 | 100.3 | 105.3 | 110.3 | 116.3 | 121.3 | 126.3 | |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A, B, C, D | 93.3 | 94.0 | 94 | 94.6 | 95.3 | 96.0 | 97 | 97.6 | 98.3 | |