A Practical Guide to Cotton Lawn Fabric
Cotton lawn is one of those fabrics you come back to, light, breathable and easy to sew. A guide to how it feels, what to make and where to start.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 6-24
Approximate sewing time: 2 days (16 hours)
Description
Eleonora is a loosely-fitted dress, characterised by straight lines and triple-stitch decorative top stitching. The front bust darts have been relocated to the shoulder seams, complementing the classic notched collar with a collar stand. The back features a yoke and a stylish button tab, while the front boasts flapped patch pockets with pleats.
Short dolman sleeves are adorned with cuffs featuring button epaulets. A detachable belt with a buckle is secured with side seam belt loops. Eleonora closes elegantly with buttons and buttonholes at the centre front, falling gracefully above the ankle.
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
Cotton gabardine, denim, linen, satin.
Choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- Medium weight, drapey, soft, non-stretch or with very little stretch, opaque
- The fiber content can include natural fibres (cotton, linen), artificial fibres (viscose, tencel), blends (cotton + viscose, linen + viscose etc.)
ATTENTION: Stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace) are NOT recommended.
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Delivery
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Returns
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Vikisews - Eleonora Dress Sewing Pattern (UK 6-24) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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