Agnessa Dress
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Agnessa is a close-fitting dress with a waist seam and adjustable spaghetti straps. This lingerie-inspired corset dress features bust cups made of bra foam. The silhouette is shaped with front and back princess seams. The skirt is cut on the bias. The dress is finished with a free-hanging lining and fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Agnessa is above-ankle length.
Model Varvara: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Varvara is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 2 days (16 hours).
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, pliable, soft, non-stretch
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (silk + polyester, silk + viscose) and synthetics (polyester)
- the following fabrics are recommended: satin, crepe, crepe de chine, silk.
For the lining, we recommend lining fabrics made of natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (viscose + polyester) and synthetics (polyester).
The dress in the photo is made of silk. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% silk. The fabric weight is 50 g/m2.
The lining is 100% silk. The fabric weight is 50 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, 50–70 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
1.75 (0.25; 1.5) | 1.8 (0.25; 1.55) | 1.9 (0.3; 1.6) | 1.95 (0.3; 1.65) | 2 (0.3; 1.7) | |
2 (162–168) | 1.8 (0.25; 1.55) | 1.85 (0.25; 1.6) | 1.95 (0.3; 1.65) | 2 (0.3; 1.7) | 2.05 (0.3; 1.75) |
3 (170–176) | 1.9 (0.3; 1.6) | 1.95 (0.3; 1.65) | 2 (0.3; 1.7) | 2.05 (0.3; 1.75) | 2.1 (0.3; 1.8) |
4 (178–184) | 1.95 (0.3; 1.65) | 2 (0.3; 1.7) | 2.05 (0.3; 1.75) | 2.1 (0.3; 1.8) | 2.15 (0.3; 1.85) |
Height, cm | Size | ||||
44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.05 (0.3; 1.75) | 2.1 (0.3; 1.8) | 2.2 (0.35; 1.85) | 2.25 (0.35; 1.9) | 2.3 (0.35; 1.95) |
2 (162–168) | 2.1 (0.3; 1.8) | 2.15 (0.3; 1.85) | 2.25 (0.35; 1.9) | 2.3 (0.35; 1.95) | 2.35 (0.35; 2) |
3 (170–176) | 2.15 (0.3; 1.85) | 2.2 (0.3; 1.9) | 2.3 (0.35; 1.95) | 2.35 (0.35; 2) | 2.4 (0.35; 2.05) |
4 (178–184) | 2.2 (0.3; 1.9) | 2.25 (0.3; 1.95) | 2.35 (0.35; 2) | 2.4 (0.35; 2.05) | 2.45 (0.35; 2.1) |
Main fabric, 55'' wide, with a directional print/nap, 50–70 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 7/8 (1/4; 1 5/8) | 2 (1/4; 1 3/4) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 (1/4; 1 3/4) | 2 (1/4; 1 3/4) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 1/8 (3/8; 1 3/4) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) |
Height, ft | Size | ||||
44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/4 (3/8; 1 7/8) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 3/8 (3/8; 2) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 1/2 (3/8; 2 1/8) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) | 2 5/8 (3/8; 2 1/4) |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, 50–70 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 |
2 (162–168) | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2 |
3 (170–176) | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2 | 2.05 |
4 (178–184) | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2 | 2.05 | 2.1 |
Lining fabric, 55'' wide, with a directional print/nap, 50–70 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Interfacing, 40 g/m2, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
34–36 | 38–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.65 (0.25; 1.4) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.75 (0.35; 1.4) |
2 (162–168) | 1.65 (0.25; 1.4) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.75 (0.35; 1.4) |
3 (170–176) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.75 (0.35; 1.4) |
4 (178–184) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.7 (0.3; 1.4) | 1.75 (0.35; 1.4) |
Interfacing, 40 g/m2, 55'' wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–36 | 38–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/4 (1/4; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 (1/4; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) | 1 7/8 (3/8; 1 1/2) |
4. Bra foam, 3 mm thick, 140 cm (55'') wide, for all heights:
Size | 34–36 | 38–48 | 50–52 |
meters | 0.1 | 0.15 | 0.2 |
yards | 1/8 | 1/8 | 1/4 |
5. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide — 0.5 m (1/2 yd)
6. One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
7. One pair of bra underwires (in the necessary size)
8. Two strap slide adjusters, 1 cm (3/8") wide
9. Two strap rings for the strap ring holders, 1 cm (3/8") in diameter
10. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine with a zigzag stitch option for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- loop turner.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 3.2–3.6 | 1 1/4–1 3/8 |
Waistline ease | 1.3–2.1 | 1/2–7/8 |
Hipline ease | 5.9–6 | 2 3/8 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 87.2 |
2 (162–168) | 90.2 |
3 (170–176) | 93.2 |
4 (178–184) | 96.3 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 34 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 35 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 36 3/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 37 7/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
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Agnessa Instructions Sample