Buy the V1616 dress sewing pattern from Vogue® Patterns. It’s perfect for an intermediate/advanced dressmaker. One shoulder dress is close-fitting through bust and fully lined with interfaced partial underlining, boning with self bias covering, invisible side zipper, princess seams, neckline and armhole stays, drape detail, purchased beaded trim at waist, lower edge extending into train and very narrow hems throughout.
Suggested fabrics: Crepe, velvet, crepe back satin // Contrast: Chiffon, charmeuse // Lining: China silk, bemberg rayon // Interfacing: Medium weight fusible.
Note: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), E5 (14-16-18-20-22), approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 - 10), E5 (10 - 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: One 16"" (41 cm) invisible zipper, 3 yds. (2.7 m) boning, 1 yd. (1 m) of 1"" (2.5 cm) wide beaded trim, one pkg. of 1/2"" (1.3 cm) wide seam binding, 1 yd. (1 m) of 1/4"" (0.6 cm) satin ribbon.
This sewing pattern is available in PAPER format.
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