womens dress sewing patterns Plains Dress Sewing Pattern

womens dress sewing patterns Plains Dress Sewing PatternA classic woven shift dress that pops on easily for everyday wear. Choose from the smooth front option with inseam pockets, or the unique curved front option, with pockets neatly concealed in the curved seam. Make it in a single fabric for a subtle detail, or experiment with colour blocking and make it a design statement. Bust darts and a seamed back provide subtle shaping, with a relaxed fit that is comfortable in warm weather and layers up

A classic woven shift dress that pops on easily for everyday wear. 

Choose from the smooth front option with inseam pockets, or the unique curved-front option, with pockets neatly concealed in the curved seam. Make it in a single fabric for a subtle detail, or experiment with colour blocking and make it a design statement.

Bust darts and a seamed back provide subtle shaping, with a relaxed fit that is comfortable in warm weather and layers up beautifully on cooler days. 

Skill level: Adventurous beginner - intermediate

Fitting adjustment resources: Included

Add-ons: A Fuller Abdomen + Pregnancy Add-on for the Plains Dress is available. Especially helpful if you require - or anticipate needing - some more space in the front of your dress for comfort. If you are a beginner sewer or would like the work of this adjustment done for you, this add-on creates 7 ¾" (20cm) of ease in the front of the garment.

The Sprig Sleeve Add-On includes six new sleeve styles that can be used with the Plains Dress and the Fable Dress. 

Skills you will learn: sewing a neatly bias-bound neckline, inseam pockets, mitred hem splits

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Size Charts + Fabric requirements

Choose between two size ranges:
0-22   (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)

Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Views

• relaxed fit with gentle bust dart shaping
• seamed back for shaping
• below knee length
• slips over head without fasteners
• pocket options: inseam pockets or unique curved front seam pockets
• neat bias-bound neckline
• straight hem or split hem with neat mitred corners
• sleeve options: short, cuffed, or 3/4 length

Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Adaptive

Adaptive Add-on: Post Mastectomy
Pre-adjusted pattern pieces for post-mastectomy are included. Pattern pieces for a flat front closure on either one or both sides. This includes a custom tutorial, and specific fitting resources.

These adaptive pattern pieces are available in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format. 

Adaptive Add-on: Fuller Abdomen + Pregnancy

This add-on is an expansion of the Plains Dress pattern and can be purchased here. It can be used to adapt the waist circumference of the Plains Dress and smoothly add fabric to that area for a more comfortable fit over your body's contours. If you are unsure of doing this adjustment yourself - or would love for this to be professionally done for you! - this add-on includes a further 7 ¾" (20cm) of ease at the front of the garment.

Bonus Resources 

• Smaller Bust Adjustment (SBA) for a Top with a Bust Dart
• Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for a Top with a Bust Dart
• Smaller Bust Adjustment (SBA) for the Curved Front Plains Dress
• Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for the Curved Front Plains Dress
• Forward Head Adjustment
• High Rounded Back Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
• Shoulder Width Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
• Forward Shoulder Adjustment
• Broad Back Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
• Narrow Back Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
• Fuller Abdomen Adjustment for Tops with a Bust Dart
• Fuller Arm Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
• Fuller Seat Adjustment for Tops
  
  
• How to Sew a Perfect Dart
• How to Make Bias Tape from an Upcycled Dress Shirt

Printing Info + FAQ

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. 

Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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