Drop-Waist Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

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Description

The 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).

Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics.

Fabric Requirements

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

You will also need:

Matching thread
Fusible Interfacing
Optional 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

Ability: Advanced Beginner

Sizing: XS-L and XL-3XL

Make more with this pattern:

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

FIND YOUR SIZE

Size guide:

Compare your body measurements with the size guide above.

YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS (cm)

Measurements should be taken directly on your body.
1 Chest: Measure the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra that fits.
2 Waist: Measure above your navel.
3 Arm length: Measure from shoulder to wrist.
4 Seat: Measure your low hip around the fullest part of your hip.
5 Inside leg: Inside leg is measured from the top of your inside leg down to the floor.

WOMEN	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Size EUR	34	36-38	40-42	44-46	48-50	52-54	56-58
Chest	80	84-88	92-96	100-104	108-114	120-126	132-138
Waist	64	71-75	79-83	87-93	96-102	108-114	120-126
Seat	91	95-99	103-107	111-115	119-123	127-131	135-139

Average body height 168 cm

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENT

Compare your body measurements with the size guide above. Use bust, waist and seat measurement for sizing.

(cm)	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
A. Chest	92	100	108	116	126	136	148
B. Waist	96	104	112	120	130	142	154
DRESS
C. Hip, along seam	99	107	115	123	133	145	157
D. Back length to hip	44	45	45	46	46	47	47
E. Front length	115	116	117	118	119	120	120
F. Bottom hem	180	188	196	204	214	226	238
TOP
C. Bottom hem	102	110	118	126	136	148	160
D. Back length	56	57	58	59	61	62	63
E. Front length	63	64	65	66	67	68	69

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Drop-Waist Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

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