Buy the Drop-waist Dress sewing pattern from The Assembly Line. The Drop-waist Dress is sleeveless with a bias binding finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back. You can make a dress with side seam pockets or a top.
You can also easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instructions).
Sewing level: Confident beginner
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabric.
Fabric requirements:
Dress
110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m / XL N/A / 2XL N/A / 3XL N/A.
140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m.
Top
110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.7 m / 3XL 1.7 m.
140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m.
Sizing: XS – L or L – 3XL (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 16 – 28/30, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Fusible interfacing // Optional: 1.5-2 cm wide pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric).
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