Liesl + Co. - Bistro Dress
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