SEWING PATTERN PDF
This is item is NOT a physical item, but a PDF sewing pattern digital download! Please note, digital downloads are non-refundable.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Illustrated Instructional PDF (read first - no need to print)
3 x PDF Pattern files (you only need to print one of these) :
- A4 / US letter (18 x pages) - to print at home and stick together pages
- Copyshop A0 - to print large a single format with an online printer or copyshop (1 page)
- Papersaver A4/US letter - to print at home, stick together and trace onto pattern paper (8 x pages) - pattern pieces overlap.
Pattern files are layered PDFs to print your size only (optional)
WHAT'S THE PATTERN ABOUT?
A 3-in-1 pattern to sew a ladies racer style back dress or vest (either wist length or cropped). The pattern is designed to make a comfortable, waist hugging bodice with elasticated shirred sides. By adding a skirt the pattern makes a pullover dress with no fastenings and an elasticated waist at the back to add shaping.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate (requires elastic shirring, elasticated waist area, bias binding hems).
ARE SEAM ALLOWANCES INCLUDED?
No, seam allowances are not inlcuded, tips on adding the correct seam allowances are included.
WHAT SIZES CAN I MAKE?
This pattern caters for UK Ladies sizes 6 - 24:
See size guide on the images for details
WHAT TYPE OF FABRIC SHOULD I USE?
Recommended fabric: Lightweight jersey knit fabric, or a lightweight stable dress fabric*.
*If using a non-stretch stable fabric we recommend sizing up by one size
Notions: Elastic thread and for the dress only: 5mm flat elastic (1/4 metre in length is enough for all sizes)
HOW MUCH FABRIC WILL I NEED?
For 150cm wide plain fabric:
- A Dress: UK 6 - 10 - 125cm; UK 12 - 24 - 150cm
- B Vest: UK 6 - 10 - 75cm; UK 12 - 24 - 100cm
- C Cropped Vest: UK 6 - 10 - 50cm; UK 12 - 24 - 75cm
For patterned fabric - add 50cm
THE SMALL PRINT
The pattern is copyright protected by Sewillow 2021 for personal use only by the person that purchased these files.
Handmade finished items are permissible for sale with proper credit to Sewillow as the pattern creator.
Contact Sewillow directly for any trouble downloading the 4 x PDF documents.
