This semifitted sheath dress is designed to be flattering while also allowing you to move and to be comfortable. It includes a sash and belt loops for a more fitted look, and the pattern includes options for a wide variety of styles. Choose from long sleeves with a notched neckline or short sleeves with a feminine Peter Pan collar. Both dresses include an invisible side zipper and can be made lined or unlined. Instructions include detailed information for doing a full-bust adjustment.
Suggested Fabrics
Dress: Medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton sateen, chambray, twill, canvas, denim, duck, linen, and light- to medium-weight wool.
Lining (optional): Lightweight fabrics like voile and lawn.
Notions
Coordinating thread, one 16" invisible zipper, lightweight fusible interfacing.
Fabric Guide
| size |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
| View A, 44" Fabric |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
| View A, 58" Fabric |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 1/4 yards |
| View B, 44" Fabric |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 yards |
2 1/4 yards |
| Lining, 44" Fabric |
2 1/4 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
| Lining, 58" Fabric |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
| size |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| View A, 44" Fabric |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 1/2 yards |
3 3/4 yards |
| View A, 58" Fabric |
2 1/4 yards |
3 yards |
3 1/4 yards |
3 1/4 yards |
3 1/4 yards |
| View B, 44" Fabric |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 yards |
3 1/4 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
| Lining, 44" Fabric |
2 1/2 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
| Lining, 58" Fabric |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards
|
Finished Measurements
| size |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
| Chest |
33" |
34" |
35" |
36" |
37" |
38" |
| Waist |
27" |
28" |
29" |
30" |
31" |
32" |
| Hip |
37 3/4" |
38 3/4" |
39 3/4" |
40 3/4" |
41 3/4" |
42 3/4" |
| Length* |
38 1/2" |
39" |
39 1/4" |
39 3/4" |
40" |
40 1/4" |
| size |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| Chest |
39 1/2" |
41" |
42 1/2" |
44 1/2" |
46 1/2" |
| Waist |
33 1/2" |
35" |
36 1/2" |
38 1/2" |
40 1/2" |
| Hip |
44 1/4" |
45 3/4" |
47 1/4" |
49 1/4" |
51 1/4" |
| Length* |
40 1/2" |
41" |
41 1/4" |
41 1/2" |
42" |
* Measured from shoulder at neckline
