Contains:
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, in A4 format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen height, in A4 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 fusible interfacing (either knit or woven), 140cm wide, for all sizes in all heights – 0.15 m
- 3. One invisible zipper, 50 cm in length, for all sizes in all heights
- 4. Matching thread, 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine and 4 spools for the serger)
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 Leonie Dress:
Leonie is a close fitting dress with an accentuated waist. It features a slight A-line shape skirt, and a waist seam. The shaping on the front bodice is achieved with bust and waist darts. The bust darts have been transferred to the side seams. The shaping on the back bodice is achieved with waist darts and a center seam. The center back seam has an invisible zipper fastening. On the front and back bodice, Leonie features yokes whose shape resembles raglan sleeves. The dress has a slightly dropped shoulder line. Leonie is mid-calf length.
Approximate sewing time: 1.5 days. Model Larisa: Bust 85, Waist 64, Hips 93, height 172. Larisa is wearing size 36 in height 3. Model Yana: Bust 108, Waist 90, Hips 128, height 174. Yana is wearing size 48 in height 3.
Suggested Fabric:
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: - light to medium weight, with good drape, breathable, soft, non-stretch or with little stretch, opaque; - the fabric content can include natural (silk, cotton, linen), artificial (viscose), blends (silk + cotton, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetic fibers (polyester, polyester + elastane); - the following fabrics are recommended: dress-weight denim, challis, modal, dress-weight viscose, crepe, silk with elastane. Attention! We do not recommend very stretchy knit materials (jersey fabric) and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace). The dress on the photo is made in viscose. This fabric is soft, non-stretch, and has good drape. The fiber content is 100% viscose.
More sizes of Leonie Dress:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leonie-dress-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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