SUCH A CUTE DRESS
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Iliana is a close-fitting sheath dress. It features a one-piece long raglan sleeve with a shoulder dart. The deep V-neckline is finished with a raw-edged binding. Iliana is midi length.
Approximate sewing time – 1 day
Model Anya: Bust 84, Waist 64, Hips 91, Height 169. Anya is wearing the dress in size 36 height 2.
Model Yana: Bust 108, Waist 90, Hips 128, Height 174. Yana is wearing the dress in size 48 height 3.
To sew this dress, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
- Medium weight, soft, breathable, malleable, stretchy (with elastane);
- The fiber content can include natural fibers (wool, cotton), artificial (viscose), blends (wool + polyester, cotton + polyester, cotton + elastane, etc) and synthetic (polyester, polyester + elastane);
- The following fabrics are recommended: sweater knits, ponte di roma, knits, double knits, rib knits.
Attention! We do not recommend lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The dress in the photo is made in ponte di roma. This fabric is medium weight, malleable, and stretchy. The fiber content is a blend of cotton + viscose + elastane.
1. Main fabric, 140cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm/ Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42-44 | 46-52 |
1 (154-160) | 1.72 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.92 |
2 (162-168) | 1.78 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.9 | 1.98 |
3 (170-176) | 1.83 | 1.94 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.96 | 2.05 |
4 (178-184) | 1.9 | 2.01 | 2.01 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.09 |
Main fabric, 55” wide, in yards:
Height, ft/ Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42-44 | 46-52 |
1 (5’1” - 5’3”) | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 ⅛ |
2 (5’4” - 5’6”) | 2 | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ |
3 (5’7” - 5’9”) | 2 | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ¼ |
4 (5’10” - 6’1”) | 2 1/8 | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ |
Main fabric, 160cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm/ Size | 34-38 | 40 | 42 | 44-52 |
1 (154-160) | 1.47 | 1.69 | 1.8 | 1.86 |
2 (162-168) | 1.5 | 1.76 | 1.85 | 1.92 |
3 (170-176) | 1.54 | 1.81 | 1.9 | 1.97 |
4 (178-184) | 1.59 | 1.84 | 1.96 | 2.02 |
Main fabric, 63” wide, in yards:
Height, ft/ Size | 34-38 | 40 | 42 | 44-52 |
1 (5’1” - 5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 |
2 (5’4” - 5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 ⅛ |
3 (5’7” - 5’9”) | 1 5/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 ⅛ |
4 (5’10” - 6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 ¼ |
Important! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Matching thread, 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine and 4 spools for the overlocker)
- Sewing machine for construction;
- Overlocker for construction and 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 2-3mm, stitch length 2.5mm);
- Coverstitch or coverlock machine for finishing the garment hem. If such a machine is not available, you may finish the hem with a twin needle on a home sewing machine with a zigzag function;
- Ballpoint needles suitable to your fabric.
IMPORTANT! For knit projects, we recommend using special sewing needles for stretchy knit fabrics (e.g. STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Bust ease, cm | Waistline ease, cm | Hipline ease, cm | Upper arm ease, cm |
(-11.2) - (-13.1) | 1.7 - 3.7 | -2.7 | (-0.3) - (-0.9) |
Bust ease, in | Waistline ease, in | Hipline ease, in | Upper arm ease, in |
(-4 ⅜) - (-5 ⅛) | ⅝ - 1 ½ | -1 1/8 | (-⅛) - (-⅜) |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm | Sleeve length including part of shoulder, cm |
1 (154-160) | 77 | 68.6 - 70 |
2 (162-168) | 80 | 70.5 - 71.7 |
3 (170-176) | 83 | 72.3 - 73.7 |
4 (178-184) | 86 | 74.7 - 76.2 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1” - 5’3”) | 30 3/8 | 27 - 27 ½ |
2 (5’4” - 5’6”) | 31 1/2 | 27 ¾ - 28 ¼) |
3 (5’7” - 5’9”) | 32 5/8 | 28 ½ - 29 |
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 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).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
Iliana instructions Sample