Milagros dress
Milagros is a close-fitting lined dress with a waist seam and adjustable spaghetti straps that can be detached. The close-fitting corset bodice is shaped with front and back princess seams and features bust cups made of bra foam. The princess seams are stiffened with synthetic whalebone inserted into channels made of seam allowances. The voluminous skirt is gathered at the top. The dress closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Milagros is midi length.
Model Fernanda: Height 173 cm (5’8”), Bust 81 cm (31 7/8”), Waist 58 cm (22 7/8”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Fernanda is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 3 days (24 hours).
Sewing instructions will be available no later than January 16
To sew this dress, choose medium weight, structured, non-stretch dress-weight fabrics made of natural, artificial, blended, or synthetic fibers.
The following fabrics are recommended: taffeta, poplin, satin, jacquard.
Attention! Thin, soft, stretchy fabrics are not recommended (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The dress in the photo is made of taffeta. The fabric is medium weight, structured, and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 180 g/m².
The lining is made of 95% polyester and 5% elastane. The fabric weight is 120 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) | 3.75 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.35 | 4.45 | 4.55 | 4.65 |
2 (162–168) | 3.85 | 3.95 | 4.05 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 4.3 | 4.45 | 4.55 | 4.65 | 4.75 |
3 (170–176) | 3.95 | 4.05 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.55 | 4.65 | 4.75 | 4.85 |
4 (178–184) | 4.05 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 4.35 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.65 | 4.75 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
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") | 4 ⅛ | 4 ⅛ | 4 ¼ | 4 ⅜ | 4 ½ | 4 ⅝ | 4 ¾ | 4 ⅞ | 5 | 5 ⅛ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 4 ¼ | 4 ⅜ | 4 ⅜ | 4 ½ | 4 ⅝ | 4 ¾ | 4 ⅞ | 5 | 5 ⅛ | 5 ¼ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 4 ⅜ | 4 ⅜ | 4 ½ | 4 ⅝ | 4 ¾ | 4 ¾ | 5 | 5 ⅛ | 5 ¼ | 5 ¼ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 4 ⅜ | 4 ½ | 4 ⅝ | 4 ¾ | 4 ¾ | 4 ⅞ | 5 ⅛ | 5 ¼ | 5 ⅜ | 5 ⅜ |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
2 (162–168) | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
3 (170–176) | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
4 (178–184) | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Lining fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 1 ¼ | 1 ¼ | 1 ¼ | 1 ¼ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 1 ¼ | 1 ¼ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 ¼ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ⅜ | 1 ½ | 1 ½ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ | 1 ⅝ |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight woven interfacing, 140 cm wide, for all sizes in all heights — meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
4 (178–184) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
Lightweight woven interfacing, 55" wide, for all sizes in all heights — yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ | ⅞ | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
2 (5'4"–5'6") | ⅞ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ⅛ | ||||
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | ||||
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 1 | 1 | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ⅛ | 1 ¼ | ||||
4. Bra foam, 3 mm thick, 50×50 cm, for all heights in meters:
Size | |||
34–36 | 38–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 |
0.15 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
Bra foam, 3 mm thick, 20×20", for all heights in yards:
Size | ||
34–36 | 38–48 | 50–52 |
⅛ | ¼ | ⅜ |
5. Synthetic whalebone, 6 mm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34 | 36–40 | 42–46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.05 | 2 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
2 (162–168) | 2.25 | 2.2 | 2.15 | 2.05 | 2.05 |
3 (170–176) | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.3 | 2.25 | 2.2 |
4 (178–184) | 2.55 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.35 |
Synthetic whalebone, 1/4" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34 | 36–40 | 42–46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 2 ¼ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ | 2 ⅛ |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 2 ½ | 2 ⅜ | 2 ⅜ | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 2 ⅝ | 2 ⅝ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ⅜ |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 2 ⅝ | 2 ⅝ |
6. Channeling tape tape, 1 cm wide, for all heights, in centimeters:
Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
55 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 75 | 78 | 80 |
Channeling tape 1 cm wide, for all heights, in inches:
Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
21 ⅝ | 22 ½ | 23 ⅝ | 24 ⅜ | 25 ⅝ | 26 ⅜ | 27 ½ | 29 ½ | 30 ¾ | 31 ½ |
7. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.9 m (1 yd).
8. One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8") long, for all sizes in all heights.
9. One pair of bra underwires in the necessary size.
10. Two slide adjusters, 1 cm (3/8") wide.
11. Four strap hooks, 1 cm (3/8") wide.
12. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 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)
- loop turner or a thick needle with a blunt tip
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- bias tape maker
- lighter for sealing the ends of synthetic whalebone
- small scissors
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm |
1 (154–160) | 86.8–90.6 |
2 (162–168) | 90.8–94.6 |
3 (170–176) | 94.8–98.6 |
4 (178–184) | 98.8–102.6 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 34 1/8–35 5/8 |
2 (5'4"–5'7") | 35 3/4–37 1/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'10") | 37 3/8–38 7/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 38 7/8–40 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 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).
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