Helga dress
Helga is a semi-fitted dress with an accentuated waist. The shaping of the dress is achieved with tucks. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. It has long sleeves and a boatneck. The dress is available in midi and mini length options.
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.
Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina 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, opaque, with a little elastane
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton, linen), blends (cotton + polyester, cotton + elastane, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane)
- the following fabrics are recommended: suiting, heavyweight cotton
Attention! We do not recommend lightweight, sheer fabrics.
The dress in the photo is made of suiting fabric. The fabric is medium weight and has very little stretch. The fiber content is a blend of wool and elastane. The fabric weight is 410 g/m2.
1. Main fabric (long dress), 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Size | ||||||||
34 | 36 | 38–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.95 | 2.25 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
2 (162–168) | 2.05 | 2.3 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
3 (170–176) | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 3 |
4 (178–184) | 2.15 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.05 | 3.05 |
Main fabric (short dress), 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2 |
2 (162–168) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.65 | 2.05 |
3 (170–176) | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 2.15 |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.9 | 2.25 |
Main fabric (long dress), 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Size | |||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.95 | 1.95 | 2.05 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.8 |
2 (162–168) | 2 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.85 |
3 (170–176) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.95 |
4 (178–184) | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.05 |
Main fabric (short dress), 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–40 | 42–44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 |
2 (162–168) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.05 |
3 (170–176) | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.85 | 2.15 |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 2.25 |
Main fabric (long dress), 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34 | 36 | 38–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 3/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 |
Main fabric (short dress), 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42 | 44–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/2 |
Main fabric (long dress), 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 3/8 |
Main fabric (short dress), 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–40 | 42–44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Knit or woven lightweight interfacing, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.15 m (1/8 yd)
3. One invisible zipper, in centimeters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 56 | 56.6 | 57.5 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60.6 | 61.5 | 62 | 63 |
2 (162–168) | 57 | 57.6 | 58.5 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61.6 | 62.5 | 63 | 64 |
3 (170–176) | 58 | 58.6 | 59.5 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62.6 | 63.5 | 64 | 65 |
4 (178–184) | 59 | 59.6 | 60.5 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63.6 | 64.5 | 65 | 66 |
One invisible zipper, in inches:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 22 | 22 1/4 | 22 5/8 | 22 7/8 | 23 1/4 | 23 5/8 | 23 7/8 | 24 1/4 | 24 3/8 | 24 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 22 1/2 | 22 5/8 | 23 | 23 1/4 | 23 5/8 | 24 | 24 1/4 | 24 5/8 | 24 3/4 | 25 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 22 7/8 | 23 1/8 | 23 3/8 | 23 5/8 | 24 | 24 3/8 | 24 5/8 | 25 | 25 1/4 | 25 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 23 1/4 | 23 1/2 | 23 7/8 | 24 | 24 3/8 | 24 3/4 | 25 | 25 3/8 | 25 5/8 | 26 |
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 2.1 m (2 1/4 yd)
5. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine 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
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 22.2–27.8 | 8 3/4–11 |
Waistline ease | 4.9–5.1 | 1 7/8–2 |
Hipline ease | 20.8–22.3 | 8 1/4–8 3/4 |
Upper arm ease | 13.8–19.6 | 5 3/8–7 3/4 |
Height, cm | Center back length (long dress), cm | Center back length (short dress), cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 128.3–131.9 | 70.3–73 | 68–70.3 |
2 (162–168) | 132.3–135.9 | 75.3–78 | 68.5–70.8 |
3 (170–176) | 136.3–139.9 | 80.3–83 | 68.6–70.9 |
4 (178–184) | 140.3–143.9 | 85.3–88 | 68.9–71.2 |
Height, ft | Center back length (long dress), in | Center back length (short dress), in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 50 1/2–51 7/8 | 27 5/8–28 3/4 | 26 3/4–27 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 52 1/8–53 1/2 | 29 5/8–30 3/4 | 27–27 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 53 5/8–55 1/8 | 31 5/8–32 5/8 | 27–27 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 55 1/4–56 5/8 | 33 5/8–34 5/8 | 27 1/8–28 |
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 900mm width. Note that for heights 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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