Nayana dress
Nayana is a semi-fitted dress with an accentuated waist and a flare towards the bottom. The skirt is cut on the bias and shaped with waist darts at the back. The dress features a shaped waist seam that sits above the natural waistline. The front of the wrap bodice features waist pleats, while the back is gathered at the waist. The dress has short grown-on sleeves and closes with an invisible zipper in the side seam. The asymmetrical hem has a high-low shape. Nayana is above-ankle length.
Model Taisiya (+size): Height 177 cm (5’10”), Bust 100 cm (39 3/8”), Waist 79 cm (31 1/8”), Hips 106 cm (41 3/4”). Taisiya is wearing size 44 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 2 day (16 hours).
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: sateen, natural or artificial silk.
The dress in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is soft, flexible, and structured.
The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 250 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, 200–250 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 |
2 (162–168) | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
3 (170–176) | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
4 (178–184) | 2.3 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, 200–250 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/4 | 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 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Knit or woven lightweight interfacing, 140 cm wide, 40 g/m2, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
34–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
2 (162–168) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
3 (170–176) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
4 (178–184) | 0.1 | 0.15 |
Knit or woven lightweight interfacing, 55" wide, 40 g/m2, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1/8 | 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1/8 | 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1/8 | 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1/8 | 1/8 |
3. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 63–65 cm (3/4 yd)
4. One invisible zipper, 25 cm (9 7/8") long, for all sizes in all heights
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. 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)
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 26.8–31.7 | 10 1/2–12 1/2 |
Waistline ease | 1.5–3 | 5/8–1 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 7.8–10.9 | 3 1/8–4 1/4 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm |
1 (154–160) | 102 | 35.6–38.3 |
2 (162–168) | 105 | 36.6–39.4 |
3 (170–176) | 108 | 37.8–40.5 |
4 (178–184) | 111 | 38.8–41.6 |
Height, ft | Back length from waist down, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 40 1/8 | 14–15 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 41 3/8 | 14 3/8–15 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 42 1/2 | 14 7/8–16 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 43 3/4 | 15 1/4–16 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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