Betty faux wrap knit dress (PDF)
- Description
Featuring: fitted at the shoulders, bust and waist, semi fitted at the hips. Offered as a knee length dress or hip length blouse. Its bodice can be done with pleated layers (Views B and D, recommended for full bust), inner plain and outer pleated layers (View A) or plain layers (View C). Offered with long, three quarters, elbow, short sleeves or sleeveless. Classic and feminine faux wrap dress for knit fabrics with a modest neckline. Will suit any occasion and flattering for almost any type of figure.
The pattern offers the following options:
View A - a blouse with plain/pleated bodice
View B - a blouse with fully pleated bodice
View C - a dress with fully plain bodice
View D - a dress with fully pleated bodice
Techniques to master: pleats, serging, topstitching, hemming
This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine.
Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (22 pages)
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (56 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (3 pages to print)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Email/Facebook group support
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30
US0-US30
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”
DIFFICULTY
The pdf pattern is a beginner one (3/10) with easy to follow detailed tutorial.
Takes 2-4 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).
FABRIC
Light to medium weight knit fabric with 30-50% stretch and good recovery
58/60" / 155-160 cm
DRESS (sleeveless)
US 0-10 2 m / 2 1/4 yards
US 12-20 2.2 m / 2 1/2 yards
US 22-30 2.8 m / 3 yards
(NOTE: sleeves can be cut from yardage for all sizes)
BLOUSE (sleeveless)
US 0-10 1.2 m / 1 1/3 yards
US 12-20 1.3 m / 1 1/2 yards
US 22-30 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
LONG SLEEVES 0.7 m / 3/4 yard
3/4 SLEEVES 0.7 m / 3/4 yard
ELBOW SLEEVES 0.5 m / 1/2 yard
SHORT SLEEVES 0.3 m / 1/3 yard
Neckline binding
Light weight stable knit fabric with at least 30% stretch with good recovery, like knit lining/tricot knit.
58/60" / 155-160 cm 10 cm / 4 in
(NOTE: if using the main fabric, it can be cut with yardage)
NOTIONS
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(optional, but recommended) 25-30 cm / 10-12 in long clear elastic or lightweight 1/4 in width cotton tape for stabilizing shoulder seams
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Polyester / Cotton threads
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(optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
FAQ
Are all sizes included with the pattern?
Yes, all sizes and heights are included with the pattern. Please refer to the sizing guide in the pattern description for sizing. Please note, that some of the patterns have slightly different sizing guides (US0-US22 or US0-US30 for women's patterns).
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Yes, all our patterns are layered and that means you can choose sizes to print / project when working in Adobe Acrobat.
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