GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 6-24
Approximate sewing time: 2 days
Description
Sylvie is a semi-fitted dress with a cinched waist, waistline seam, faux wrap front, and waist pleats. It showcases a double-layer yoke at the back, with the shoulder seam shifted forward. The bodice gathers at the front and back waist, while the front skirt consists of overlapping sections with pleats on the left-hand side seam.
This dress features a fold-over collar, collar stand, deep V-neckline, and a slightly extended shoulder line. Its long, semi-fitted set-in sleeves have pleated bottoms and bias-bound slits, ending with cuff closures. The dress securely closes with an invisible zipper along the left-hand side seam, and it falls above the knee.
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
Crepe, natural or artificial silk, satin, silk velvet.
Choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- Medium-weight, pliable, breathable, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque;
- The fibre content can include natural fibres (silk, cotton), artificial fibres (viscose), blends (silk + cotton, silk + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane);
ATTENTION: Stretchy knit materials (jersey fabrics) or lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace) are NOT recommended.
Notions
Delivery & Returns
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UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
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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 - Sylvie Dress Sewing Pattern (UK 6-24) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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