Drop-Waist Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line
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Description
Description
The Drop-Waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.
You can easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instruction).
Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics.
Fabric Requirements
DRESS
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m / XL N/A / 2XL N/A / 3XL N/A
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m
TOP
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.7 m / 3XL 1.7 m
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m
You will also need:
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Matching thread
- Fusible Interfacing
- Optional pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1.5-2 cm.
Neckline = 120 cm
Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size
Ability: Advanced Beginner
Sizing: XS-L and XL-3XL
Make more with this pattern:
- Lengthen the top part into a dress, end with bias binding
- Lengthen the top part into a dress, and add a ruffle
FIND YOUR SIZE
FIND YOUR SIZE
Size guide:
Compare your body measurements with the size guide above.
YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS (cm)
Measurements should be taken directly on your body.
1 Chest: Measure the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra that fits.
2 Waist: Measure above your navel.
3 Arm length: Measure from shoulder to wrist.
4 Seat: Measure your low hip around the fullest part of your hip.
5 Inside leg: Inside leg is measured from the top of your inside leg down to the floor.
| WOMEN | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Size EUR | 34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
| Chest | 80 | 84-88 | 92-96 | 100-104 | 108-114 | 120-126 | 132-138 |
| Waist | 64 | 71-75 | 79-83 | 87-93 | 96-102 | 108-114 | 120-126 |
| Seat | 91 | 95-99 | 103-107 | 111-115 | 119-123 | 127-131 | 135-139 |
Average body height 168 cm
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENT
Compare your body measurements with the size guide above. Use bust, waist and seat measurement for sizing.
| (cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| A. Chest | 92 | 100 | 108 | 116 | 126 | 136 | 148 |
| B. Waist | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 130 | 142 | 154 |
| DRESS | |||||||
| C. Hip, along seam | 99 | 107 | 115 | 123 | 133 | 145 | 157 |
| D. Back length to hip | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 |
| E. Front length | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 120 |
| F. Bottom hem | 180 | 188 | 196 | 204 | 214 | 226 | 238 |
| TOP | |||||||
| C. Bottom hem | 102 | 110 | 118 | 126 | 136 | 148 | 160 |
| D. Back length | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| E. Front length | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
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