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. Bias-cut fusible stay tape – 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd).
- 3. Straight-grain fusible stay tape – 0.7 m (3/4 yd).
- 4. Lightweight woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all sizes and heights – 25 cm (10").
- 5. Elastic, for all sizes and heights – 40 cm (15 3/4").
- 6. One invisible zipper, 40 cm (15 3/4") long, for all sizes and heights.
- 7. Matching thread – 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker).
This pattern is size US2 // UK6 // EU34. 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 Holly Dress:
Holly is a semi-fitted, A-line dress with an empire waist seam. The bodice center front is gathered with ties threaded through casings. The bodice is lined. The dress features a low shaped neckline at the front and a low square neckline at the back. The skirt is cut on the bias. The dress has short, set-in, puff sleeves. The sleeves are gathered at the cap and have an elasticated hem. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Holly is mid-hip length.
Model Irina: Height 169 cm (5’6”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 66 cm (26”), Hips 94 cm (37”). Irina is wearing size 38 in height 3. Approximate sewing time – 1 day (8 hours).
Suggested Fabric:
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: - medium-weight, structured, non-stretch or low-stretch - the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton, linen), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (cotton + elastane, cotton + polyester, polyester + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane) - the following fabrics are recommended: cotton, sateen, poplin, linen, broderie anglaise, lightweight denim. Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics. The fabric should be structured. The garment in the photos is made of linen. The fabric is medium-weight, without stretch. The fiber content is 100% linen.
More sizes of Holly Dress:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/holly-dress-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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