sewing dress patterns Silversaga Patterns Ophelia Dress and Top – The Fold Line

sewing dress patterns Silversaga Patterns Ophelia Dress and Top – The Fold LineBuy the Ophelia Dress and Top sewing pattern from Silversaga Patterns. The Ophelia is a romantic design with whimsical sleeves. The shaped bodice has dropped shoulders, open darts in the front, and regular darts at the back. The sleeves, inspired by 19th century virago sleeves, have gathers and flounces and are finished with bias binding. The midi length dress (View A) is gathered at the waist, has hidden in seam pockets, and is finished with a

Buy the Ophelia Dress and Top sewing pattern from Silversaga Patterns. The Ophelia is a romantic design with whimsical sleeves. The shaped bodice has dropped shoulders, open darts in the front, and regular darts at the back. The sleeves, inspired by 19th century virago sleeves, have gathers and flounces and are finished with bias binding. The midi length dress (View A) is gathered at the waist, has hidden in-seam pockets, and is finished with a dramatic wide hem. The top (View B) has a peplum and is finished with a narrow hem. Both views close with a centre back zipper.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Choose a woven fabric with structure such as cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, cotton voile, linen. Try intricate fabrics such as organza, lace, fil coupé, embroidery or brocade for a special occasion. 

Fabric requirements: 130 cm (51") wide fabric: View A, 3.5 - 4.14 m (3.8 - 4.5 yd) // View B, 1.55 - 2.36 m (1.7 - 2.5 yd).

Sizing: EU 34 – 50 (approx. UK 6/8 – 22, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is designed for a height of 165 cm (5'5") and an A cup.

Notions: 55-60 cm concealed zipper for View A or 45-50 cm concealed zipper for View B; ready-made single fold bias tape, 1 cm (3/8") finished width, or make your own // Optional: fusible interfacing; elastic thread for sleeve gathers (regular sewing thread works as well).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (52 pages for dress, 29 pages for top); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for dress, 2 sheets for top) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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