Buy the Florence Dress sewing pattern from Vikisews. Florence is a semi-fitted dress with a straight cut. The front bust darts have been moved to the shoulder seams. There are shoulder darts at the back, belt loops at the waist, and in-seam pockets in the side seams. The dress has a slightly extended shoulder line and is designed to be worn with shoulder pads. The set-in sleeves are long, two-piece, and semi-fitted. The dress closes with a double-breasted button front closure. Florence features a shawl collar, deep V-neckline, and detachable belt with a buckle. The front and back of the dress are lined; the sleeves are unlined. Florence is mid-calf length.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). Your selected size will include all 4 height options. What is a ?
If you would like to order a printed A0 copy shop pattern, please complete your PDF purchase, then upload the A0 file for your chosen height . For example, to print size 52 in height 4, upload the A0 file labelled '52-4′. Note for designs with linings, you may need to upload two A0 files (one for the garment, and one for the lining). What is ?
Suggested fabrics: Dress-weight wool, wool suiting, silk suiting, cotton, linen, crepe, gabardine.
For the lining, use lining fabrics made of artificial fibres (viscose), blends (viscose + elastane, viscose + polyester), or synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane).
Fabric requirements: When purchasing fabric, buy 5% more than required to account for shrinkage.
Main: 140 cm (55") wide fabric, cut in one direction: 2.8 - 3.47 m (3 - 3 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric, cut in one direction: 2.52 - 3.2 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/2 yd).
Lining: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.18 - 1.27 m (1 1/4 - 1 3/8 yd).
Sizing: 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Vikisews patterns are designed for a B/C cup.
The PDF pattern includes 4 height options:
Height 1 = 154 – 160 cm (5’1″ – 5’3″)
Height 2 = 162 – 168 cm (5’4″ – 5’6″)
Height 3 = 170 – 176 cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
Height 4 = 178 – 184 cm (5’10” – 6′1″)
Model Sofia: Height 172 cm (5'8") / Bust 84 cm (33 1/8") / Waist 64 cm (25 1/4") / Hips 90 cm (35 3/8"). Sofia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Model Inna: Height 172 cm (5'8") / Bust 84 cm (33 1/8") / Waist 64 cm (25 1/4") / Hips 94 cm (37"). Inna is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Model Yana: Height 174 cm (5'8") / Bust 107 cm (42 1/8") / Waist 87 cm (34 1/4") / Hips 122 cm (48"). For Yana, the designer combined sizes 48 for the waist and 52 for the hips in height 3.
Notions:
– Medium-weight woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, 1.23 - 1.52 m (1 3/8 - 1 5/8 yd)
– Stitch-reinforced fusible stay tape, 1.5 m (1 5/8 yd)
– Four buttons, 2.2 cm (7/8") diameter
– One backing button, 1.7 cm (5/8") diameter
– One belt buckle
– One pair of shoulder pads
– Matching thread
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (40-45 pages for dress, 15-20 pages for lining); US letter print-at-home pattern (42-48 pages for dress, 15-20 pages for lining); plotter pattern (1 sheet for dress, 1 sheet for lining); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for dress, 2 sheets for lining) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.
Note: The PDF pattern includes all 4 height options. Before cutting, please double check you are using the correct option for your height. For example, to make size 52 in height 4, choose the files labelled '52-4′.
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