Matinee knit waist draped dress (PDF)
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Matinee knit waist draped dress and top for knit fabrics (PDF sewing pattern)
Featuring: Fitted at the shoulders and bust, gently shaped at the waist and flared through the hips. A round neck A-line dress and top designed for knit fabrics. A curved side panel sweeps across the front, and soft sunray ruching fans out from the seam to create drape around the waist. The back has a waist seam and a flared skirt. The front waistline seam helps to save fabric.
Options
Bust: regular or full bust
Sleeves: long, 3/4, short or sleeveless
Length: top, or dress with a flared (A-line) skirt in knee or below the knee length
All options can be mixed to create your own unique garment. This pattern is designed for knit fabrics only.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (25 pages)
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height (65-78 pages to print, depending on paper size and height)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height (5 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 in PETITE/REG/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support
SIZING
This pattern comes in 3 heights, 16 different sizes from US0 to US30. This pattern is drafted for regular and full bust. You can find that information in the sizing guide.
152-160 cm / 5'1" - 5'3" (PETITE)
162-170 cm / 5'4" - 5'6" (REGULAR)
170-178 cm / 5'7" - 5'9" (TALL)
Ease of the garment
Ease of the garment defines finished horizontal measurements. This pattern has the following ease:
Bust (negative) -4 cm / 1 5/8 in to the bust measurement
Waist (positive) +2 cm / 3/4 in to the waist measurement
Hips (positive) +2 cm / 3/4 in to the hips measurement
DIFFICULTY
2-3 / 10 (BEGINNER)
FABRIC
Light to medium weight, well draping knit fabrics with at least 30-50% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch. 140-160 cm / 55-60 in wide.
First choice: ITY, Cotton Lycra/Spandex (160-200 gsm), jerseys, sweater knits, interlock. Second choice: French Terry, Scuba and similar fabrics.
Structured fabrics are not recommended for the bodice, to eliminate bulk at the waistline; you can use them for the skirt.
Yardage
US0-US18 with sleeves, knee and below knee length
Petite 2.7-2.8 m / 3 1/8 yards
Regular 2.8-2.9 m / 3 ¼ yards
Tall 2.9-3 m / 3 3/8 yards
US0-US18 sleeveless option, knee and below knee length
Petite 2.65-2.75 m / 3 yards
Regular 2.7-2.85 m / 3 1/8 yards
Tall 2.8-2.9 m / 3 ¼ yards
US20-US30 (with/without sleeves), knee and below knee length
Petite 3.6-3.65 m / 4 yards
Regular 3.7-3.75 m / 4 1/8 yards
Tall 3.75-3.9 m / 4 3/8 yards
All sizes peplum length
Petite 2.3-2.45 m / 2 ¾ yards
Regular 2.35-2.5 m / 2 ¾ yards
Tall 2.4-2.55 m / 2 7/8 yards
All heights without sleeves 1.7-1.85 m / 2 1/8 yards
Side panel lining
Lining 0.45-0.5 m / 3/4 yards
(Sleeveless version only) Armhole binding
Light-weight knit fabrics, 140 cm / 55"
0.1 m / 1/4 yards
NOTIONS
1. Polyester/cotton thread to match fabric.
2. (optional) Clear elastic, twill tape or selvages from woven fabric for stabilizing shoulder seams.
This pattern comes in 3 heights, 16 different sizes from US0 to US30. This pattern is drafted for regular and full bust. You can find that information in the sizing guide.
152-160 cm / 5'1" - 5'3" (PETITE)
162-170 cm / 5'4" - 5'6" (REGULAR)
170-178 cm / 5'7" - 5'9" (TALL)
Ease of the garment
Ease of the garment defines finished horizontal measurements. This pattern has the following ease:
Bust (negative) -4 cm / 1 5/8 in to the bust measurement
Waist (positive) +2 cm / 3/4 in to the waist measurement
Hips (positive) +2 cm / 3/4 in to the hips measurement
FAQ
Are all sizes included with the pattern?
Yes, all sizes and heights are included with the pattern. Please refer to the sizing guide in the pattern description for sizing. Please note, that some of the patterns have slightly different sizing guides (US0-US22 or US0-US30 for women's patterns).
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