Drop Waist Dress - Sewing Pattern | The Assembly Line

The drop-waist silhouette – a key feature for summer 2024. The new Drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.

You can 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 instruction).

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Available in 2 size ranges:

 XS - L and  L - 3XL

Fabric needed:
DRESS
110-120 cm fabric width
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 fabric width
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 fabric width
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 fabric width
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

For the Finished Garment Measurements, click here.

Suggested Fabrics: Light to midweight fabrics.

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• Fusible interfacing
• Optional:
  Buy pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1,5-2 cm.
  Neckline = 120 cm
  Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
  Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size

Make the most of this pattern:

• Lengthen the top part into a dress, end with bias binding
• Lengthen the top part into a dress, and add a ruffle