Sofia dress

This pattern is in digital PDF format. This is a beginners pattern which features two options, a dress and a blouse. It has gathers under the bust and at the hip. It's suitable for medium weight fabrics.

Sewing level: confident beginner.

It´s available in 16 sizes, size 32-62. The body measurement for the bust for size 32 is 76 cm and for size 62 it is 152 cm. You will receive all sizes when purchasing this pattern.

The digital PDF pattern includes files for:

- A4 (56 tiles)

- US letter (56 tiles)

- A0 (3 tiles)ready to be printed.

Both digital and paper formats also include an instructional booklet with all the information needed for a successful project, including a step-by-step sewing manual.

MEASUREMENTS AND SIZING

Please use our size guide when choosing your size.

The fit is normal for this design, bare that in min when choosing size.

Are you in between sizes? Use your bust measurement as you most important guide. It´s also usually best to choose a bigger size rather than a smaller one, when in doubt.

MATERIAL CONSUMPTION

For this design you will need:

- main fabric

- fusing

- thread

You will also need these tools:

- a pair of scissors

- a measuring tape

- pin needles

- weights (optional)

- needle and thread (optional)

- chalk

- a sewing machine

- a overlock machine (optional)

- an iron with steam feature

- a presser tool for seams (optional)

Amount of fabric needed:

Dress option main fabric:

Width 130 cm

32-34 200 cm

36-38 200 cm

40-42 260 cm

44-46 320 cm

48-50 390 cm

52-54 390 cm

56-58 390 cm

60-62 400 cm

width 140 cm

32-34 180 cm

36-38 200 cm

40-42 215 cm

44-46 290 cm

48-50 390 cm

52-54 390 cm

56-58 390 cm

60-62 400 cm

width 150 cm

32-34 175 cm

36-38 190 cm

40-42 215 cm

44-46 225 cm

48-50 305 cm

52-54 360 cm

56-58 390 cm

60-62 400 cm

Blouse option main fabric:

Width 130 cm

32-34 90 cm

36-38 100 cm

40-42 125 cm

44-46 130 cm

48-50 170 cm

52-54 170 cm

56-58 170 cm

60-62 185 cm

width 140 cm

32-34 75 cm

36-38 90 cm

40-42 110 cm

44-46 115 cm

48-50 130 cm

52-54 170 cm

56-58 170 cm

60-62 185 cm

width 150 cm

32-34 70 cm

36-38 80 cm

40-42 100 cm

44-46 105 cm

48-50 125 cm

52-54 125 cm

56-58 170 cm

60-62 185 cm

Fusing 90 cm width:

32-58 40 cm

60-62 55 cm

ADJUSTMENTS AND HACKS

This design is slightly fitted around the chest area. It has a cut and sew under bust and at seat with gathers. It also has darts at back, a boat neck and cap sleeves.

If you prefer, you can easily:

- choose the blouse option by loosing the skirt.

- a A-line shape dress by elongating the peplum piece into a skirt. (see the extension pattern)

SKILL LEVEL

The skill set needed for this design is: CONFIDENT BEGINNER

BEGINNER: You have little to no experience in making clothes. You are a beginner in every sense of the word.

CONFIDENT BEGINNER: You have completed a few simple projects involving fabric, patterns, and a sewing machine. However, you have not yet developed complete confidence in sewing. You have seen patterns and understand the basics.

INTERMEDIATE: You have made some sewing projects and are starting to feel confident when making simple items. You are eager to learn how to sew moderately difficult details, such as collars and collar stands, darts, and in-seam pockets. You have used patterns a few times and feel confident using basic patterns.

EXPERIENCED: You have made several sewing projects and feel confident making most garments. You possess the skill set for creating various details, such as welted back pockets and tailored front pockets for pants, as well as vents and cuffs for shirts. You feel confident using most patterns and can make simple adjustments.

EXPERT: You have made a lot of clothes and know you can create the most elaborate garments with excellent results. You have a skill set comparable to that of a tailor and are accustomed to making garments with a lot of detail, linings, and intricate finishes. You are confident using most patterns and usually make adjustments to your patterns, both in design and for personal body shape.