Buy the Colette Dress sewing pattern from Vikisews. Colette is a close-fitting dress. It has an asymmetrical one-shoulder design, with a long sleeve on the left side and an adjustable shoulder strap on the right. The fitted, set-in sleeve is cut on the bias. The dress is designed with an applied bodice piece as an inner layer. The outer layer features a draping detail both on the front and back. The high slit effect is achieved by attaching a separate side front skirt piece to the front. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the left side seam. Colette is finished with a free-hanging lining and is below mid-calf length.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). You will receive all 4 height options for your size. What is a
If you would like to order a printed A0 copy shop pattern, please complete your PDF purchase, then upload the A0 file for your chosen height . For example, to print size 52 in height 4, upload the A0 file labelled '52-4′. Note for designs with linings, you may need to upload two A0 files (one for the garment, and one for the lining). What is
Suggested fabrics: Natural silk, artificial silk, satin, dress-weight viscose.
The dress in the photos is made of artificial silk. The fabric is medium weight, soft, non-stretch and with good drape. The fibre content is 100% polyester.
Fabric requirements: When purchasing fabric, buy 5% more than required to account for shrinkage.
Main: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric, with a directional print/nap: 2.65 - 3.6 m (2 7/8 - 3 7/8 yd) // 150 cm (59"") wide fabric, with a directional print/nap: 2.38 - 3.33 m (2 5/8 - 3 5/8 yd).
Sizing: 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Vikisews patterns are designed for a B/C cup.
This pattern includes 4 height options:
Height 1 = 154 – 160 cm (5’1″ – 5’3″)
Height 2 = 162 – 168 cm (5’4″ – 5’6″)
Height 3 = 170 – 176 cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
Height 4 = 178 – 184 cm (5’10” – 6′1″)
Model Sofia: Height 172 cm (5'8"") / Bust 84 cm (33 1/8"") / Waist 64 cm (25 1/4"") / Hips 90 cm (35 3/8""). Sofia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Note: Your PDF pattern will include all 4 height options. Before cutting, please double check you are using the correct option for your height. For example, to make size 52 in height 4, choose the files labelled ’52-4′.
Notions:
– Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55"") wide, 0.45 m (1/2 yd)
– Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape, 1.3 m (1 3/8 yd)
– Straight-grain fusible stay tape, 2.3 m (2 1/2 yd)
– One strap slide adjuster, 1 cm (3/8"") wide
– One strap ring for the ring tab, 1 cm (3/8"") diameter
– One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8”) long
– Matching thread
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (63-90 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (72-91 pages); plotter pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (4-6 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.
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