Alana princess seam knit dress with pockets (PDF)
- Description
- What is inside?
Featuring: Fitted at the shoulders and bust, semi-fitted at the waist and lightly flared at the hips dress designed for knit fabrics. Back and Front princess seams go from the shoulder to the bottom hem. The dress can have optional pockets at the side panels. Offered with long, 3/4 or short sleeves but also can be made as a sleeveless dress with the armholes finished with binding. Regular or scoop neckline is finished with a facing. Elegant and easy to make dress that works well in different fabrics suitable for different times of the year.
View A - Classic dress with pockets and long sleeves (regular or scoop neckline)
View B - Classic dress with pockets and short sleeves (regular or scoop neckline)
View C - Sleeveless dress with pockets (regular or scoop neckline)
The dress can be also made without pockets.
Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, bindings, finishing neckline with facings, hemming
This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine.
Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (18 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided pattern in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (55 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (3 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from XXS to 4XL
DIFFICULTY
The pdf pattern is a beginner (3/10) level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 2-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).
FABRIC
Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 30 % horizontal and 20-30% vertical stretch
50/60" / 140-160 cm
DRESS (US0-US20) 1.8-2.2 m / 2 - 2 1/2 yards
DRESS (US22-US30) 2.5 - 2.8 / 2 3/4 - 3 yards
SHORT SLEEVES 0.4 m / 1/2 yards (for size US0-US14, short sleeves can be cut with given yardage if cutting is planned carefully)
3/4 SLEEVES 0.7 m / 3/4 yards
LONG SLEEVES 0.9 m / 1 yard
If you are color blocking the side panels, you will need additional length of your accent fabric equal to 70 cm / 3/4 yards of fabric.
NOTIONS
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(optional, but very recommended) 60 cm / 3/4 yards of clear elastic or knit fusible interfacing for stabilizing the neckline.
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2 strips 7-10 in long, 10-15 mm / 3/8-5/8 in width knit fusible interfacing for stabilizing pocket openings
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Polyester / Cotton threads
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(optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
CUSTOM SIZE
This pdf pattern is not offered in custom sizes.
This is a digital downloadable sewing pattern that comes in PDF format.
You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files.
What is inside?
1. PDF tutorial with pictures/illustrations
2. A4/Letter multisized pattern with layers
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern with layers
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in inches and centimeters
5. Email/Facebook group support
FAQ
Are all sizes included with the pattern?
Yes, all sizes and heights are included with the pattern. Please refer to the sizing guide in the pattern description for sizing. Please note, that some of the patterns have slightly different sizing guides (US0-US22 or US0-US30 for women's patterns).
Do you sell paper patterns?
We only offer digital sewing patterns, that you can download and print at home or at online printing service / copy shop or project them onto a fabric using a projector.
Are your patterns layered?
Yes, all our patterns are layered and that means you can choose sizes to print / project when working in Adobe Acrobat.
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