The Tie Dress is an easy to sew summer dress with a wrap and tie detail. It has a short kimono sleeve with a turned up cuff, a relaxed fit and a small chest pocket. This casual cool summer dress is a great beginner project.
FABRIC SUGGESTION Use lightweight woven fabrics that drape well; tencel, modal, silk, challis, crepe, poplin, linen, double gauze. Don’t use sheer fabrics, the dress is unlined.
TECHNIQUES USED - Sewing a curved hem - Making bias binding - Facing the neckline with bias binding
SIZES IN INCHES
XS- bust 33 1/2 - 34 2/3, waist 25 1/5 - 27 1/5, hips 35 3/4 - 37
S - bust 35 - 36 1/4, waist 27 1/3 - 28 3/4, hips 37 2/5 - 38 1/2
M - bust 36 2/3 - 37 3/4 , waist 29 1/8 - 30 1/3, hips 39 - 40 1/5
L - bust 38 1/4 - 39 1/3, waist 30 3/4 - 31 7/8, hips 40 2/3 - 41 3/4
XL - bust 32 - 41, waist 32 1/3 - 33 1/2, hips 42 1/8 - 43 1/3
SIZES IN CENTIMETER
XS - bust 85 - 88 cm, waist 64 - 69 cm, hips 91-94 cm
S - bust 89 - 92 cm, waist 70 -73 cm, hips 95 - 98 cm
M - bust 93 - 96 cm, waist 74 - 77 cm, hips 99 - 102 cm
L - bust 97 - 100 cm, waist 78 - 81 cm, hips 103 -106 cm
XL - bust 101 - 104 cm, waist 82 - 85 cm, hips 107 - 110 cm
Contains:
- Layered sizes - print only the size you need
- Homeprint pattern suitable for A4 / Letter
- Copyshop files included (36" and A0 + A1)
- Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
Materials you need at home:
- 230cm/2.5yrd of 150cm wide woven fabric
- thread matching the main fabric
- fabric scissors
- sewing machine
- serger is optional
Charlotte Kan
What I do and love: Designing & sewing & pattern cutting > Versatile women's wear with a playful twist. I'm inspired by the slow fashion movement and I use organic cotton and sustainable fibers where I can. Besides that I like to knit, embroider, drink coffee an travel to hike in the mountains.