The A-Line Dress
£16.00
This stunning A-line dress creates a classically flattering silhouette with zip at the back. Featuring a fitted bodice, loose sleeves and sophisticated V-neckline, this garment will add timeless elegance to any wardrobe. Optional inner pockets and short/long skirt variations included. Cover image in long skirt version
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons.
Supplies Needed
What's included
- Pattern printed on high-quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide on taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this encased in a big beautiful re-closable envelope!
Don't want to wait for the postman? The A-Line Dress is available in a digital version.
Sew-A-Long
Join our Sew-A-Long & Tutorial on our blog and make this gorgeous dress with us!
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The A-Line Dress - Digital
£9.50
Fallen in love with The A-Line Dress and want it right now? Digital patterns are perfect for you!
Digital patterns are PDF files that you receive instantly (by email) after purchasing. Simply print, construct and you are ready to sew. We'll show you how to do it!
The A-Line Dress
This stunning A-line dress creates a classically flattering silhouette with zip at the back. Featuring a fitted bodice, loose sleeves and sophisticated V-neckline, this garment will add timeless elegance to any wardrobe. Optional inner pockets and short/long skirt variations included. Cover image in long skirt version
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons.
Supplies Needed
Fabric, thread, 56cm/22in invisible zipper
DIGITAL PATTERN - As soon as you purchase the digital pattern, you will immediately receive two emails - one an order confirmation and another with a link to download the PDF files of the pattern and instructions. These can be printed on either A4 or the equivalent size.
Pop along to our helpful guide on digital patterns - how to put them together and FAQ's here. You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale. Download Adobe Reader for free.
Alternatively, order your own gorgeous printed pattern instead.
Sew-A-Long
Join our Sew-A-Long & Tutorial on our blog and make this gorgeous dress with us!
The Day Dress
£16.50
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.
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
- View A & C - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide).
- View B - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide), x6 1.5cm buttons, buttonhole presser foot, 0.50m iron on interfacing.
What's included in our printed patterns
- Pattern printed on high quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide on taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this is encased in a big, beautiful re-closeable envelope!
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Day Dress is available in a digital version.
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/
The Day Dress - Digital
£9.50
Fallen in love with The Day Dress and want it right now? Digital patterns are perfect for you! Digital patterns are PDF files that you receive instantly (by email) after purchasing. Simply print, construct and you are ready to sew. We'll show you how to do it!
The Day Dress
With a fitted bodice, gathered skirt and optional inner pockets, The Day Dress will be the prettiest dress in your wardrobe.
With three ways of making the front bodice, your options are endless. Have fun making this pattern out of a variety of fabrics.
All views have an invisible zip at the back (we've got a brilliant invisible zip tutorial in our instructions)
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.
Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner
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 needed
- View A & C - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide).
- View B - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide), x6 1.5cm buttons, buttonhole presser foot, 0.50m iron on interfacing.
DIGITAL PATTERN - As soon as you purchase the digital pattern, you will immediately receive two emails - one an order confirmation and another with a link to download the PDF files of the pattern and instructions. These can be printed on either A4 or the equivalent size.
Pop along to our helpful guide on digital patterns - how to put them together and FAQ's here. You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale. Download Adobe Reader for free.
Alternatively, order your own gorgeous printed pattern instead.
Online tutorial & support
See how we've made this dress - The Day Dress Tutorial. We'll show you tips and tricks - you will be a sewing goddess in no time!
Reviews - what our customers are saying
Sandra - Does just what it says on the package - the ultimate easy day dress with a flattering fit straight out of the package
Aileen - High quality product, lots of helpful hints and tips with additional online support
Camilla - A great addition to my collection of patterns - I've already made 3 on the trot! Great, clear instructions and diagrams. A very wearable wardrobe staple. I added a couple of inches to the skirt length, just personal preference.