Vikisews - Diana Dress Sewing Pattern (UK 6-24)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: UK 6-24

Description

Diana epitomizes a semi-fitted dress design, showcasing a defined waist and a gracefully flaring skirt. Precision is achieved through front and back princess seams, while shoulder darts transferred to the neckline enhance the back silhouette. Adding a practical touch, the front incorporates side pockets. The dress boasts a round neckline and billowy elbow-length sleeves, adorned with pleats at the caps and hems detailed with darts. A refined finish is ensured with facings on the sleeve hems. Completing the ensemble is a free-hanging lining, and the dress is secured with an inconspicuous zipper along the centre back seam. Diana elegantly reaches midi length.

Please Note: The paper pattern does not come with printed instructions. To access the instructions, kindly utilize the QR code provided on the pattern sheets to download the PDF file.

Recommended Fabric

Dress-weight wool, dress-weight denim, or jacquard fabrics for the outer layer of the dress.

When selecting a lining, consider artificial fibres such as viscose, blends like viscose + elastane or viscose + polyester, or synthetics such as polyester or polyester + elastane.

The dress featured in the photo is crafted from dress-weight wool, characterised by its medium weight, excellent drape, and minimal stretch. The fabric blend includes wool, viscose, and elastane. The lining, comprising 97% viscose and 3% elastane, complements the outer fabric, enhancing the overall structure and comfort of the dress.

Notions

• Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140cm (55?) wide, 0.3m (3/8 yd)
• Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape (with stitch reinforcement), 1cm (3/8?) wide, 58 – 70cm (22 7/8? – 27 1/2?)
• Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape, 0.3m (3/8 yd)
• Stiff net fabric, 140cm (55?) wide, 0.5m (1/2 yd)
• 1x invisible zipper, 60cm (23 5/8”) long
• Matching thread

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

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