Maison Fauve - Penelope Dress, Blouse and Skirt Sewing Pattern

There are clothes that we slip into without thinking about, because we know they make us feel beautiful and they are perfect for any occasion. That's what I had in mind when creating PENELOPE: a pretty wrap dress, comfortable and flattering for all silhouettes, a bit retro but devilishly feminine with its buttoned bodice, and always a Fauve detail: pleated work on the shoulder and beautiful sleeves.

Since there is nothing better than making your pattern, the beautiful PENELOPE will quickly allow you to sew a very well cut wrap around skirt, but also a very beautiful blouse (you will have to adapt the pattern a little in this case but don't panic, it's very simple and we will explain everything to you!).

Sizes: 6 - 24

Height: 165cm

Level: Advanced (the technical points are the assembly of the belt and the shoulder pleats and mounting the facing.)

 

Supplies needed:

Fabric in a width of 140cm:

For the dress:
- 6 (34): 190cm
- 6-14 (36-42): 220cm
- 16-20(44-48): 230cm
- 22-24 (50-52): 260cm

For the blouse:
- 6-16 (34-44): 130 cm
- 18-24(46-52): 160 cm

For the skirt:
- 6-12(34-40) : 150 cm
- 14-18(42-46): 160 cm
- 20-24(48-52): 195 cm

7 buttons of 12mm (9 for the blouse version)

Iron-on interfacing (G700 Vlieseline)

1m of iron-on seam tape

Fabric Suggestions: a light and flexible fabric, such as viscose, cotton, linen or silk, poplin, crepe, satin, fabrics between 100 and 180 g/m2.

Size Chart

Size UK (French)	6 (34)	8 (36)	10 (38)	12 (40)	14 (42)	16 (44)	18 (46)	20 (48)	22 (50)	24 (52)
Bust Inches	31.5	33	35	36	38	39.25	41	42.5	45	47.5
Bust CM	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	108	114	120
Waist Inches	23.25	25	26	28	30	31.5	33	35.5	38	40
Waist CM	60	64	68	72	76	80	84	90	96	102
Hip Inches	34	35	37	38	40	42	43.25	45.5	48	50.25
Hip CM	86	90	94	98	102	106	110	116	122	128

Emilie, Amanda and Aline wear Pénélope in UK size 8(36) and Vanina in 20(48) bust and 22(50) hips.

Finished Measurements

Finished Measurements	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
1/2 chest	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62	65	68
1/2 waist	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	51	54
Hips height below waistband	20	20,5	21	21,5	22	22,5	23	23,5	24	24,5
1/2 hips	46,5	48,5	50,5	52,5	54,5	56,5	58,5	60,5	63,5	66,5
Shoulders across	33,5	34,5	35,5	36,5	37,5	38,5	39,5	40,5	41,5	42,5
Sleeve length	24,5	25	25,5	26	26,5	27	27,5	28	28,5	29
1/2 bottom sleeve width	24,8	25,3	25,8	26,3	26,8	27,3	27,8	28,3	29,1	29,9
Front bust height from shoulder to top of waistband	43,5	44	44,5	45	45,5	46	46,5	47	47,75	48,5
Back bust height from shoulder to top of waistband	42,5	43	43,5	44	44,5	45	45,5	46	46,75	47,5
Center back height of skirt with waistband included	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72