Contains:
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, in A4 format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, letter format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, A0 format;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, plotter format to be printed at the copy shop;
- - detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
Materials you need at home:
- 1. Main fabric
- 2. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all sizes in all heights — 20 cm (7 7/8”)
- 3. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape for all sizes in all heights — 2 m (2 1/8 yd)
- 4. Elastic, 1 cm (3/8") wide, cm / inches
- 5. Hook and eye tape for all sizes in all heights — 20 cm (7 7/8")
- 6. One invisible zipper for all sizes in all heights — 30 cm (11 3/4")
- 7. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
This pattern is size US12 // UK16 // EU44. Our measurements table and total ease allowance information can be found in the photo gallery.
If you wish to purchase different sizes EU34-EU52, you can find links to the size needed at the end of this description.
About Francesca dress:
Francesca is an A-line dress with a close-fitting bodice, a full skirt, and an empire waist seam at the front. The fully-lined bodice features horizontal draping and wide tie straps, and fastens with a hook and eye tape in the center back seam. The top edge of the skirt is pleated evenly all around. The skirt closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam, features side seam pockets and a horizontal design line below the knees. Francesca is midi length. Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina is wearing size 36 in height 3. Approximate sewing time ― 2 days (16 hours).
Suggested Fabric:
To sew this dress, choose shirting and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: - lightweight, structured, non-stretch or with very little stretch; - the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton, linen), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (linen + silk, cotton + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane); - the following fabrics are recommended: heavyweight shirting (opaque), dress-weight denim, linen. Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and fluid fabrics (chiffon, stretch lace, satin). The garment in the photo is made of linen. The fabric is medium weight, malleable, smooth and with very little stretch. The fiber content is 100% linen.
More sizes of Francesca dress:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/francesca-dress-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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Francesca dress size US12 // UK16 // EU44, VIKISEWS
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