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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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    The Assembly Line

    Drop-Waist Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

    £21.00

    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:

    Ability: Advanced Beginner

    Sizing: XS-L and XL-3XL

    Make more with this pattern:

    Size

    • XS-L
    • XL-3XL
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