THE SUN DRESS • Pattern
By The Avid Seamstress, The Sun Dress is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: Meet a beautiful sewing pattern, The Sun Dress. Perfect for all year round, it‘s a great look for warmer months when you need a dress that‘s smart enough for the office yet stylish enough for weekend brunch. Throw a casual jacket or cardigan over the dress when the weather is cooler.
Team it with some luxury fabric and you‘ll also have your go-to formal dress for a range of occasions from wedding guest to evening events.
The Sun Dress features a fitted bodice with a square neckline, wide modern straps and a button-down front. The bodice has a front side dart and the back a waist dart. A pleated skirt with pockets offers a fun, flattering silhouette as well as comfort and practicality for your day-to-day activities.
The wide skirt hem finishes the look. The dress is fastened by a concealed zipper at the back.
Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes UK 6-22. Sizing information can be found here, finished garment measurements can be found here and fabric requirements can be found here.
Fabric Suggestions: The Sun Dress is suitable for light to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, chambray and linen. Consider making The Sun Dress in light-weight striped linen for a classic take on the French Riviera style.
Trims required: Matching thread, 41cm/16" invisible zipper, 4x2cm buttons, 25cm/20" iron on interfacing.
Skill Level: Intermediate skill level.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
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