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 fusible knit interfacing material, 140cm (55”) wide, for all sizes and heights – 10cm (4”). Fusible straight grained seam tape as an alternative – 30cm (12”).
- 3. Knit bias tape, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide - 1.5-2m (59” to 79”), depending on the size. The required length of the knit bias tape must be measured on the paper patterns. This type of ready-made bias tape is most often used in underwear making. It can be replaced with 1cm (3/8”) wide silicone tape.
- 4. Matching thread, 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine and 4 spools for the overlocker).
This pattern is size US4 // UK8 // EU36. 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 Leora dress:
Leora is a close-fitting dress with a sheath silhouette. The front is made up of two separate parts, the front bodice and the front skirt. The center front bodice seam is finished with two channels. The tie pulled through the channels shapes a bust gathering. The top edge of the front skirt is curved. The dress features long set-in fitted sleeves and a deep V-neckline. Leora is below-the-knee length.
Approximate sewing time: 1 day. Model Anya: Bust 84cm (33 1/8”), Waist 64cm (25 ¼”), Hips 91cm (36”), Height 169cm (5’6”). Anya is wearing size 36 in height 2.
Suggested Fabric:
To sew this dress, choose knit fabrics with the following properties: - Medium weight, soft, breathable, malleable, stretchy (with elastane content); - The fiber content can include natural fibers (wool, cotton), artificial (viscose), blends (wool + polyester, cotton + polyester, cotton + elastane, etc.), and synthetic (polyester, polyester + elastane); - The following fabrics are recommended: sweater knit, ponte di roma, knit fabrics, double-knit fabrics, rib knit fabrics. Attention! We do not recommend using lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace). The dress in the photo is made of a double-knit fabric. The fabric is medium weight, malleable and stretchy. The fiber content is a blend of wool, viscose and elastane.
More sizes of Leora dress:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/leora-dress-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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Leora dress size US4 // UK8 // EU36, VIKISEWS
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