Lise Tailor - Dorothea Dress Sewing Pattern

Dorothea is an easy to wear, wrap around pinafore piece full of style. featuring a trapeze cut and crossed V neckline, its perfect for layering and styling on top of your own looks through the seasons You can choose your own closure variant, either a button placket or loop with a half ring, both included in the pattern instructions. The garment is finished with an interior facing, making the inside details just as beautiful as the exterior.

 

Sewing level: Expert

The pattern includes:
– a detailed booklet providing a simple and pragmatic step-by-step, illustrated guide
– a full size pattern (from size 34 to 52 – Seam allowances are included)
–  all the above in a custom designed envelope with adorable scallop finish.

Fabric Recommendations:

To make this pattern, we recommend using a structured fabric such as denim, corduroy, lightweight wool, or gabardine. The pattern is designed for woven fabrics. If your fabric is very thick, you may choose to make the facing from a lighter fabric.

Size Chart:

Size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Bust	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	110	116	122
Waist	64	68	72	76	80	85	91	97	103	109
High Hip	78	82	86	90	94	98	102	108	114	120
Hip	90	94	98	102	106	110	114	120	126	132

This pattern is drafted for an average height of 165cm. 

Notions and Fabric Requirements

– Fabric width 140cm – With facing – 34 to 42: 2m10 / 2,3yd and 44 to 52: 2m80 / 3,1yd
– Fabric width 140cm – Without facing – 34 to 42: 1m90 / 2,1yd and 44 to 52: 2m / 2,2yd
– Fabric width 140cm  – Facing only – 34 to 42: 1m / 1,1yd and 44 to 52: 1m30 / 1,4yd
–Fusible Interfacing : 1m30 / 1,4yd
– Iron-on Bias : 1m / 1,1yd
– Button : 1 to 2 buttons, 188mm / 0,7in
– Bias binding (optional): 2m to 2m20 / 2,2yd to 2,4yd
– D-rings: A pair of 3,5cm / 1,4 (D-ring version only)