Allegra dress
Allegra is a close-fitting dress with an accentuated waist. The corset bodice of the dress features front and back princess seams stiffened with rigilene boning. The top edge of the dress is shaped and has a gathered overlay at the front. The front and back of the skirt feature waist darts. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Allegra has a free-hanging lining and is mini length.
Model Anastasia: Height 175 cm (5’8”), Bust 83 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 90 cm (34 5/8”). Eva is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 2 days (16 hours).
Sewing instructions will be available no later than January 16
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque;
The fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blended fibers (silk + polyester, silk + viscose), and synthetic fibers (polyester).
The following fabrics are recommended: natural silk, artificial silk, crepe satin, sateen, and satin.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics or structured fabrics (organza).
For the additional fabric, we recommend lightweight transparent fabrics such as chiffon or voile.
The dress in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric medium weight and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 170 g/m².
The lining is made of viscose. The fabric is pliable, soft, and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% viscose. The fabric weight is 150 g/m².
The additional fabric is chiffon withthe fiber content of 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 180 g/m².
The weight of the fusible interfacing is 60 g/m².
1. Main fabric, 150 cm wide, cut in two steps(including the interfaced section), in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1 |
2 (162–168) | 1 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
3 (170–176) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 |
4 (178–184) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Main fabric, 59” wide, cut in two steps (including the interfaced section), in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ⅛ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1 ⅛ | 1 | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ¼ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ¼ | 1 ¼ |
2. Additional fabric (for the overlay), 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
2 (162–168) | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
3 (170–176) | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
4 (178–184) | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 |
Additional fabric (for the overlay), 59” wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | ⅝ | ⅝ | ⅝ | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ | ⅞ |
3.Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
34–36 | 38–42 | 44–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
2 (162–168) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.75 |
3 (170–176) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
4 (178–184) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Lining fabric, 55” wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–36 | 38–42 | 44–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | ¾ | ¾ | ¾ | ⅞ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4.Heavyweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
2 (162–168) | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
4 (178–184) | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Heavyweight interfacing, knit or woven, 55” wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ⅞ | 1 ⅞ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ⅞ | 1 ⅞ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ⅞ | 2 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ¾ | 1 ¾ | 1 ⅞ | 2 | 2 |
5.Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all heights:
Size | ||
34–44 | 46–52 | |
meters | 0.15 | 0.2 |
yards | ⅛ | ¼ |
6.One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8") long, for all sizes
7.Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
8.Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, for all sizes and heights — 3.5 m (3 7/8 yd)
9.Rigilene boning, 0.7 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.42 |
2 (162–168) | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.4 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.47 |
3 (170–176) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.41 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.48 | 1.49 | 1.51 |
4 (178–184) | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.46 | 1.47 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.55 |
Rigilene boning, 1/4" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ¾ |
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may 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)
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
cm | -1 to -1.9 | 2.5 to 4.5 | 4 |
inches | -⅜ to -¾ | 1 to 1 ¾ | 1 ⅝ |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 38.9 |
2 (162–168) | 41.8 |
3 (170–176) | 44.8 |
4 (178–184) | 47.7 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 15 3/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'7") | 16 1/2 |
3 (5'7"–5'10") | 17 5/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 18 3/4 |
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.
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).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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