The pattern of the dress is very nice and the sewing instructions are very clear
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Lisbeth is a dress with an accentuated waist and a boatneck. The top is close-fitting and features princess seams. The bottom is voluminous and features side panels. There are pockets in the side seams. The dress fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Lisbeth 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 day (16 hours).
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, pliable, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: dress-weight viscose, ramie, linen, cotton, lace.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The dress in the photo is made of two fabrics: lace and cotton shirting.
Outer layer: lace. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 170 g/m2.
Inner layer: shirting. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The fabric weight is 130 g/m2.
1. Main fabric 1 (outer layer), 140 cm wide, cut in one direction, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.95 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.4 |
2 (162–168) | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.55 |
3 (170–176) | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
4 (178–184) | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.7 |
Main fabric 1 (outer layer), 55" wide, cut in one direction, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 |
2. Main fabric 2 (inner layer), 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) | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.75 |
2 (162–168) | 2.3 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.8 |
3 (170–176) | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.85 |
4 (178–184) | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 2.95 |
Main fabric 2 (inner layer), 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 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.3 m (3/8 yd)
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 2 m (2 1/8 yd)
5. Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 0.5 m (1/2 yd)
6. One invisible zipper, 60 cm (23 5/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
7. 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)
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 0.7–3.3 | 1/4–1 1/4 |
Waistline ease (estimated) | 0 | 0 |
Hipline ease | 14.3–19.1 | 5 5/8–7 1/2 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 87 |
2 (162–168) | 90 |
3 (170–176) | 93 |
4 (178–184) | 96 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 34 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 35 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 36 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 37 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
Lisbeth Instructions Sample