Ella Dress - PDF SEWING PATTERN

NOTE: This is a PDF Sewing Pattern and NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will receive links via email to a digital instruction booklet and pattern files that you can download and print at home. A copyshop file is also included with your purchase. 

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SIZES:

US sizes 0-30 with B, C, and D Cup sizes. Scroll down to bottom of page or Click here for sizing and yardage requirements.

Click here to see finished garment measurements.

TECHNIQUES INCLUDED IN THIS PATTERN:

• Cutting/sewing on the bias
• Installing an invisible zipper
• Facings
• French seams

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate

Description:

Ella is a sleeveless shift dress with a boat neckline and a center back invisible zip closure. The dress can  be cut on the bias for a more fluid, body skimming drape. Or or cut on the straight grain to make this simple-to-sew basic your next wardrobe staple. The neckline and armholes are finished with facings.

VERSION A is an above-the-knee length mini dress.

VERSION B is a midi length dress that stops at the mid-calf.

Recommended fabrics:

Woven (non-stretch) light or medium weight fabrics, such as rayon, linen, silk, or satin.

NOTIONS:

(1) 20" (50 cm) invisible zipper

Fusible interfacing (choose appropriate interfacing based on fabric weight) (See page 3 for required yardage)

PDF FILES INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD:

• Illustrated Instruction Booklet (18 pages)

• Print-at-home pattern files - US Letter and A4 (52 pages)

• Copyshop Pattern Files - A0 Size (3 sheets per cup size)

• Pattern files include size layers and sheet printing instructions so you only have to print what you need.