The drop-waist silhouette – a key feature for summer 2024.
The new Drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.
You can easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instruction).
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SKILL LEVEL:
FIND YOUR SIZE
Compare your body measurements with our . Use bust, waist and seat measurement for sizing.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
(cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
A. Chest | 92 | 100 | 108 | 116 | 126 | 136 | 148 |
B. Waist | 96 | 104 | 112 | 120 | 130 | 142 | 154 |
DRESS | |||||||
C. Hip, along seam | 99 | 107 | 115 | 123 | 133 | 145 | 157 |
D. Back length to hip | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 |
E. Front length | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 120 |
F. Bottom hem | 180 | 188 | 196 | 204 | 214 | 226 | 238 |
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C. Bottom hem | 102 | 110 | 118 | 126 | 136 | 148 | 160 |
D. Back length | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
E. Front length | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
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Fabric needed:
DRESS
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m / XL N/A / 2XL N/A / 3XL N/A
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m
TOP
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.7 m / 3XL 1.7 m
140-150 cm fabric width
XS 0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m
Suggested fabrics are light to midweight fabrics.
We've used fabric from who creates life to leftover fabric by offering high quality fabrics from leading fashion brands.
You will also need:
- Matching thread
- Fusible interfacing
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Optional:
Buy pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1,5-2 cm.
Neckline = 120 cm
Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size
MAKE MORE WITH THIS PATTERN
- Lengthen the top part into a dress, end with bias binding
- Lengthen the top part into a dress, and add a ruffle
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