Karolina dress
Karolina is a close-fitting dress with an accentuated waist. It features a waist seam and straps. The bodice is self-lined and fitted with princess seams that transition into waist darts on the skirt. On the left side of the front skirt, there is a princess seam that ends with a high slit. The front features a deep cutout below the bust. At the bust level, the bodice has a twisted panel. The deep neckline is shaped. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper and a hook-and-eye closure in the center back seam. Karolina is above-ankle length.
Model Anastasia: Height 175 cm (5’9”), Bust 83 cm (32 5/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Anastasia 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, soft, low-stretch, opaque. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: linen, ramie, dress-weight denim, cotton.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The dress in the photo is made of linen. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% linen. The fabric weight is 150 g/m².
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
2 (162–168) | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
4 (178–184) | 1.3 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.85 |
Main fabric, 55'' wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
2 (162–168) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
3 (170–176) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 |
4 (178–184) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
3. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide, for all heights:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Meters | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Yards | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 |
4. One invisible zipper, 40 cm (15 3/4") long, for all sizes in all heights
5. One hook-and-eye closure
6. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- 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)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- loop turner
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease (estimated) | -2.6–3.4 | -1–1 3/8 |
Waistline ease | -1.9–1.2 | -3/4–1/2 |
Hipline ease | -0.7–2 | -1/4–3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 87.8–88.5 |
2 (162–168) | 90.7–91.6 |
3 (170–176) | 93.9–94.6 |
4 (178–184) | 96.8–97.6 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 34 5/8–34 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 35 3/4–36 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 37–37 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 38 1/8–38 3/8 |
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 900mm 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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