An effortless, elegant style, the Fable Dress is equally at home pottering around the garden, or dressed up for an evening out. The fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a princess seam bodice, gently-gathered skirt, and gloriously deep inseam pockets.
The Fable features a functional button front, but can also slip over the head without fasteners. With three sleeve lengths and options for both a faced or fully-lined bodice, the Fable adapts with the seasons for year-round wear.
Optional waist ties or back bodice elastic add versatility for fluctuating weight, and provide plenty of choice for creating different looks.
- Skill level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate
- Skills you will learn: Princess seams, set-in sleeves, gathering, in-seam pockets, (optional) bias binding. Fitting adjustment resources included.
- Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
{ F e a t u r e s }
- Princess seam bodice
- Gently gathered, knee-length skirt
- Functional button front is perfect for nursing
- Three sleeve lengths: short, 3/4, and long
- Deep inseam pockets
- Faced or fully-lined bodice
- Bound facings for a beautiful finish
- Optional waist ties
- Optional back bodice elastic for shaping
- Optional patch pockets
- Size Range: 0-32
Also available as a bundle or for children here:
- Children:
- Bundle: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/fable-dress-bundle-adult-child
{P r i n t i n g I n f o + F. A. Q.}
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
{U p g r a d e I t}
Visit our blog for many extra features and add-ons: https://www.twigandtale.com/blogs/twig-and-tale-blog/introducing-the-fable-dress
- View pattern FAQ: https://www.twigandtale.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
- Size Chart + Materials List: https://www.twigandtale.com/pages/womens-fable-dress-size-chart-and-materials-list
Cover image by Maria Ogahara
Contains:
- Video Tutorials
- Step by Step Photo Guide
- Metric & Imperial
- Includes A0 Printing + Projector File
Twig + Tale
From my treehouse studio hidden within the New Zealand forest, I draft clothing and toy patterns that capture the essence of childhood storybooks. To me, sewing is a magical journey, full of adventure and the wonderful tales that each material holds. I believe in reusing fabrics when possible and bringing new life to old things, in spending time (sometimes together, sometimes alone) to let the spirit run free.
Twig & Tale is for everyone who shares a love of creativity and an adventurous spirit—beginner sewers especially! It's a celebration of the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature. It's about comfy clothes and warm things like hugs and capes and coats. It's about handmade, love, and imaginary play—featuring classic, simple patterns that inspire us all to tell a story.