The Sun Dress Sewing Pattern
$23.72
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
- 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
- Photographed 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
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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Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 26
Skill Level - Confident Beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Light to heavy weight woven fabrics.
Supplies Needed
- Woven Fabric - please scroll through the images to review the fabric and lining requirements for the sizes.
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) UK6-14 1.2m / UK16-26 1.3m
Helpful tip
The Wimborne Coat is oversized so please ensure that you take your body measurements and then compare to the finished garment measurements. It is common to size down for this coat as it has plenty of ease. If you are unsure of the size to make please email your measurements to hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk and we will help you.
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully)
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful drawings
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Wimborne Coat Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Wimborne Coat is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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* NEW * The Jumpset - Jumpsuit & Dress Sewing Pattern
$23.72
Perfect for dressing up or down, The Jumpset will see you through special occasions, relaxed weekend walks, or dancing ‘til dawn.
The Jumpset gives you a wonderful jumpsuit or dress that’s chic and versatile, while being super comfy. A unique yoke feature at the front with a wrap bodice and an elasticated waist means there are no fiddly fastenings, while in seam pockets and a relaxed leg shape or floaty skirt shape will give them a nonchalant vibe. Belted or unbelted, The Jumpset looks great either way.
*New coloured pattern sheet & layers (A0)*
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 26
Skill Level - Confident Beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Light to medium weight woven fabrics: cotton, cotton lawn, poplin, corduroy, chambray, denim, linen, Tencel. How about alternating a striped fabric for an interesting yoke feature.
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 0.5m
- 6mm wide elastic - UK 6-16 1m / UK 18 - 26 1.3m
- Jumpsuit - back is closed with a button & loop. 1 small button is required.
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully)
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful drawings
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Jumpset Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Jumpset is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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Everyone needs a fabulous shirt to dress up or down, that effortless throw-on that goes with everything and is versatile enough for all occasions. The Everyday Shirt is as smart or as casual as your day (or night!) demands.
The Everyday Shirt has a relaxed fit with an open collar, dropped sleeves and cuff detail. The design features a mitred split hem, a subtle yet quirky detail that gives the opportunity for contrast topstitching, or a straight hem for a more boxy silhouette. The Everyday Shirt sewing pattern provides endless styling opportunities.
The Everyday Shirt is a versatile sewing pattern that works just as well in lightweight denim, a smooth Tencel twill or a floaty viscose. Opt for a medium weight fabric for a more structured garment.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, chambray, Tencel, linen, lightweight denim, viscose.
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 1m
- 6 buttons - 12mm diameter
- Buttonhole pressure foot
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully)
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful photographs
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Everyday Shirt is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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