The Sheath Dress Sewing Pattern *** Pattern Updated & New Sizing UK 6 - 22
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£18.50 - Regular price
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£18.50
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About The Sheath Dress
Easy to wear and a joy to sew, The Sheath Dress is a wardrobe must-have.
The Sheath Dress is a classic shape with a contemporary edge. With a rounded neckline, grown-on sleeves and subtle shaping, this has all the makings of a modern classic. Adapt the design to suit your style by adding a sash belt or an elasticated waist, in seam or patch pockets, and your choice of fastening; button and loop closure or simply pull on.
This multi-purpose sewing pattern gives you the choice of:
- Button and loop closure or simply pull on
- In-seam or patch pockets
- Sash belt or elasticated waist
- Lengthen or shorten to your preferred length
New to sewing? With minimal pieces and an easy-to-fit style, this is the ideal pattern to start your dressmaking journey. More experienced and looking for a pattern with endless hacking potential? The Sheath Dress is the ideal base to create your ultimate dress.
For inspiration, head to our Instagram Story Highlights and view our sewing patterns made up by our community of Avid Seamstresses.
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics are perfect for this pretty dress. Not suitable for stripes, diagonals, or plaids. Always allow extra fabric to match one-way designs.
UK sizes 6 - 22
Supplies Needed
- Fabric (must be 145cm wide)
- Thread
- 0.5m lightweight iron on interfacing
- For elasticated waist - elastic (max 25mm wide). UK 6-16 1m / UK 18-22 1.2m
- For button and loop closure - 1 small to medium size button
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully) or select an option to receive an additional pattern sheet - perfect for toiles or if you would like to make various sizes
- Step-by-step instruction booklet
- Guide to taking accurate measurements
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Sheath Dress includes step-by-step drawn instructions.
Printed Sewing Pattern
Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements, and a checklist card.
Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet
The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those who don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.
Digital PDF Pattern
After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contain:
- Printable PDF sewing pattern in sizes A4/US Letter and A0 Copy Shop
- Instruction book PDF
- A PDF containing information on haberdashery, fabric suggestions, and size charts.
- Layplans
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen. The digital instruction book is 32 pages.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
A0 Pattern - the A0 pattern file is 2 pages.
A4/US Paper - this version is 40 pages and needs to be printed on a home printer. Please print page 2 first to test the calibration square before printing the document.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option, you'll receive the digital files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/All of our products are in English
Shipping information
- Ships within 2 business days.
- Digital patterns are sent instantly.
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