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Meet our beautiful sewing pattern, The Sun Dress. Perfect for all year round, it‘s a great look for warmer months when you need a dress that‘s smart enough for the office yet stylish enough for weekend brunch. Throw a casual jacket or cardigan over the dress when the weather is cooler.
Team it with some luxury fabric and you‘ll also have your go-to formal dress for a range of occasions from wedding guest to evening events.
The Sun Dress features a fitted bodice with a square neckline, wide modern straps and a button-down front. The bodice has a front side dart and the back a waist dart. A pleated skirt with pockets offers a fun, flattering silhouette as well as comfort and practicality for your day-to-day activities.
The wide skirt hem finishes the look. The dress is fastened by a concealed zipper at the back.
For inspiration, head to our Instagram Story Highlights and view our sewing patterns made up by our community of Avid Seamstresses.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
The Sun Dress is suitable for light to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, chambray and linen. Consider making The Sun Dress in light-weight striped linen for a classic take on the French Riviera style.
Supplies Needed
Fabric, thread, 41cm/16" invisible zipper, four 2cm buttons, 25cm/20" iron on interfacing
Fabric needed
112cm / 44" wide
UK6 - UK12 = 2.4m
UK14 - UK20 - 2.5m
* Size UK22 needs to be fitted onto 114cm / 45" wide fabric and would require 2.5mts
145cm / 57" wide
UK6 - UK12 - 2mts
UK14 - UK22 - 2.4mts
These are examples of our sewing patterns. The Sun Dress includes step-by-step photographed instructions.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Sun Dress is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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About The A-Line Dress
This stunning A-line dress creates a classically flattering silhouette. Featuring a fitted bodice, loose sleeves and sophisticated V-neckline, this garment will add timeless elegance to any wardrobe. Zipper at back. Optional inner pockets and short/long skirt variations included. Cover image in long skirt version.
For inspiration, head to our Instagram Story Highlights and view our sewing patterns made up by our community of Avid Seamstresses.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Short dress length from side seam - 70cm
Long dress length from side seam - 89cm
Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cotton.
Supplies Needed
The A-Line Dress includes step-by-step drawn instructions. The photographed instructions can be accessed via our blog.
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With a fitted bodice, gathered skirt and inner pockets, The Day Dress will be one of the prettiest dresses in your wardrobe.
With three ways of making the front bodice, your options are endless. All views have an invisible zip at the back. Have fun making this pattern out of a variety of fabrics.
View A has a seam at the centre front.
View B has buttons at the centre front.
View C has no seam at the centre front.
Our comprehensive instruction booklet will guide you through every step of making this pretty dress.
For inspiration, head to our Instagram Story Highlights and view our sewing patterns made up by our community of Avid Seamstresses.
UK sizes 8-18
Skill level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics are perfect for this pretty dress. Not suitable for stripes, diagonals or plaids. Always allow extra fabric to match one way designs.
Supplies
The Day Dress includes step-by-step drawn instructions. Here are some examples of our sewing pattern instruction books.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Day Dress is available in a digital version (you will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop).
Online tutorial & support
Enjoy our extensive tutorials. We'll show you tips and tricks and you will be a sewing goddess in no time!
The Day Dress Tutorial - https://theavidseamstress.com/portfolio/the-day-dress/
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About The Raglan Dress & Top Sewing Pattern
The Raglan is a simple, modern dress / top cut in an A-line silhouette with a facing and invisible zip at the back neck. With optional inner/outer pockets and short/long sleeves, this pattern is as versatile as you are. An elegant and playful fit, the Raglan beautifully sways with every step!
For inspiration, head to our Instagram Story Highlights and view our sewing patterns made up by our community of Avid Seamstresses.
Pattern sizes UK 6 - UK 22
Suggested Fabrics
Supplies Needed
The Raglan includes step-by-step drawn instructions. Here are some examples of our sewing pattern instruction books. The photographed instructions can be accessed here.
Enjoy our extensive tutorials. We'll show you tips and tricks and you will be a sewing goddess in no time! www.theavidseamstress.com.
Narrow shoulder adjustment here / adjusting the neckline here