PDF Pattern - Sofia Dress | Needle and Thread Patterns
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Number of Copy Shop/A0 pages: 3
This is a beginners pattern which features two options, a dress and a blouse. It has gathers under the bust and at the hip. It's suitable for medium weight fabrics.
This design is slightly fitted around the chest area. It has a cut and sew under bust and at seat with gathers. It also has darts at back, a boat neck and cap sleeves.
Sewing level: Confident Beginner.
You have completed a few simple projects involving fabric, patterns, and a sewing machine. However, you have not yet developed complete confidence in sewing. You have seen patterns and understand the basics.
It's available in 16 sizes, size 32-62.
The body measurement for the bust for size 32 is 76 cm and for size 62 it is 152 cm. You will receive all sizes when purchasing this pattern.
The digital PDF pattern includes files for:
- A4 (56 tiles)
- US letter (56 tiles)
- A0 (3 tiles)ready to be printed.
An instructional booklet is included with all the information needed for a successful project, including a step-by-step sewing manual.
MEASUREMENTS AND SIZING
Please use our size guide when choosing your size. (See image attached)
The fit is normal for this design, bare that in min when choosing size.
Are you in between sizes? Use your bust measurement as you most important guide. It's also usually best to choose a bigger size rather than a smaller one, when in doubt.
MATERIALS
For this design you will need:
- main fabric
- fusing
- thread
You will also need these tools:
- a pair of scissors
- a measuring tape
- pin needles
- weights (optional)
- needle and thread (optional)
- chalk
- a sewing machine
- a overlock machine (optional)
- an iron with steam feature
- a presser tool for seams (optional)
Amount of fabric needed:
Main Fabric (Dress Option):
Width 130 cm
32-34 200 cm
36-38 200 cm
40-42 260 cm
44-46 320 cm
48-50 390 cm
52-54 390 cm
56-58 390 cm
60-62 400 cm
Width 140 cm
32-34 180 cm
36-38 200 cm
40-42 215 cm
44-46 290 cm
48-50 390 cm
52-54 390 cm
56-58 390 cm
60-62 400 cm
Width 150 cm
32-34 175 cm
36-38 190 cm
40-42 215 cm
44-46 225 cm
48-50 305 cm
52-54 360 cm
56-58 390 cm
60-62 400 cm
Main Fabric (Blouse Option):
Width 130 cm
32-34 90 cm
36-38 100 cm
40-42 125 cm
44-46 130 cm
48-50 170 cm
52-54 170 cm
56-58 170 cm
60-62 185 cm
Width 140 cm
32-34 75 cm
36-38 90 cm
40-42 110 cm
44-46 115 cm
48-50 130 cm
52-54 170 cm
56-58 170 cm
60-62 185 cm
Width 150 cm
32-34 70 cm
36-38 80 cm
40-42 100 cm
44-46 105 cm
48-50 125 cm
52-54 125 cm
56-58 170 cm
60-62 185 cm
Fusing 90 cm width:
32-58 40 cm
60-62 55 cm
ADJUSTMENTS AND HACKS
If you prefer, you can easily:
- choose the blouse option by loosing the skirt.
- a A-line shape dress by elongating the peplum piece into a skirt. (see the extension pattern)
Love this style and want more? Here is the Sofia Extension Pack