Almea dress
Almea is a semi-fitted dress with an accentuated waist. The silhouette is achieved through a bias-cut design and a center back seam. The fully lined front yokes feature darts and form a deep V-shaped neckline. The dress has a shaped underbust seam and an open back. Almea is ankle-length.
Model Anastasia: Height 175 cm (5’9”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 60 cm (23 5/8”), Hips 94 cm (37”). Anastasia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 2 days (16 hours).
To sew this dress, choose medium-weight, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch dress-weight fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: sateen, natural silk, artificial silk, challis, chiffon, dress-weight viscose.
The dress in the photo is made of natural silk. The fabric is soft, flexible, and low-stretch.
The fiber content is 100% silk. The fabric weight is 130 g/m².
1. Main fabric, 140 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) | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.1 |
2 (162–168) | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 3.05 | 3.15 |
3 (170–176) | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 3 | 3.15 | 3.2 |
4 (178–184) | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.1 | 3.15 | 3.25 |
Main fabric, 55" 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”) | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Matching thread — 2 spools
- sewing machine for construction
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease (estimated) | 0 | 0 |
Waistline ease (estimated) | 5.7–12.1 | 2 1/4–4 3/4 |
Hipline ease (estimated) | 7 | 2 3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 87.1 |
2 (162–168) | 90.1 |
3 (170–176) | 93.1 |
4 (178–184) | 96.1 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 34 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 35 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 36 5/8 |
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.
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
Almea Instructions Sample





























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