Closet Core - Pauline Dress Sewing Pattern

View A is a chic, sleeveless sheath with a straight skirt that hits just above the knee. View B features a striking puff sleeve in two lengths and a midi-length tiered skirt. All views feature a unique bodice design that incorporates knife pleats at the waist, a face-framing square neckline and a keyhole opening in the back bodice tied at the nape of the neck. Pauline can be made unlined or fully lined and is closed with an invisible zipper at centre back.

Sizes:  0-20

SUGGESTED FABRIC

This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, poplin, seersucker, broadcloth, sateen, chambray, or cotton shirtings. For a softer effect, use rayon challis, viscose, tencel, cotton voile or silk.

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 0-20)

View A (Sleeveless & Above Knee Skirt)

45" / 1.15m = 0-8 = 2yd / 1.8m, 10-14 = 2.25yd / 2m, 16-20 = 2.5yd / 2.3m

58" / 1.5m = 0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m

View B (Puff Sleeves & Midi-Length Skirt)

45" / 1.15m = 0-8 = 4yd / 3.7m, 10-12 = 4.25yd / 3.9m, 14-20 = n/a

58" / 1.5m = 0-14 = 3.5yd / 3.2m, 16-20 = 3.75yd / 3.4m

Lining (All Views, Optional)

45" / 1.15m = 0-14 = 1.25yd / 1.15m, 16-20 = 1.5yd / 1.4m

58" / 1.5m = 0-20 = 1yd / 0.9m

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 14-32)

View A (Sleeveless & Above Knee Skirt)

45" / 1.15m = 14-22 = 2.75yd / 2.5m, 24-26 = 3yd / 2.75m, 28-32 = 3.25yd / 3m

58" / 1.5m = 14-18 = 2yd / 1.85m, 20-28 = 2.25yd / 2m, 30-32 = 2.5yd / 2.3m

View B (Puff Sleeves & Midi-Length Skirt)

45" / 1.15m = 14-16 = 4.75yd / 4.3m, 18-32 = n/a

58" / 1.5m = 14-20 = 4yd / 3.7m, 22-32 = 4.5yd / 4.1m

Lining (All Views, Optional)

45" / 1.15m = 14-22 = 1.75yd / 1.6m, 24-32 = 2yd / 1.85m

58" / 1.5m = 14-22 = 1.25yd / 1.15m, 24-32 = 1.5yd / 1.4m

 ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Lightweight fusible interfacing (0.5yd/0.5m for 45" wide interfacing).
• 16-18" (40-45cm) invisible zipper (longer zippers may be used and trimmed to size)
• 1/2 yard x 3/8" wide (.5m x 10mm wide) elastic for View B sleeve cuffs
• Polyester thread in matching colour
• Marking tool
• Point turner
• Optional: bias tape

Sewing level: Advanced beginner