Nice pattern adapted a little for my figure
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Oona is a semi-fitted A-line dress. The front bodice is only partially attached to the skirt, creating cutout sides, with the skirt sitting above the natural waistline. The dress has a wide, deep V-neckline that features gathers and elastic threaded through channels. The back bodice is cropped and the lower edge of the front and back bodice has elasticated channels. The back skirt is not attached to the back bodice and has a gently curved waistline. The upper edge of the front and back skirt has ties attached to an elastic threaded through channels. The voluminous raglan sleeves have an elasticated hem. Oona is above ankle length.
Approximate sewing time: 1 day
Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Model Yana: Bust 108, Waist 90, Hips 128, height 174. Yana is wearing size 48 in height 3.
To sew this dress, choose shirting and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- light to medium weight, structured, non-stretch;
- the fabric content can include natural (silk, cotton, linen), artificial (viscose), blends (cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetic fibers (polyester);
- the following fabrics are recommended: sateen, poplin, linen, eyelet, opaque cotton shirting, viscose.
The dress on the photo is made in 100% eco-friendly cotton. This fabric is lightweight, soft, and non-stretch.
1. Main fabric in two parts, 110cm wide, in meters:
Height / size | 34-38 | 40-42 | 44 | 46 | 48-52 |
1 (154-160) | 3,06 | 3,13 | 3,17 | 3,2 | 3,38 |
2 (162-168) | 3,16 | 3,24 | 3,27 | 3,33 | 3,47 |
3 (170-176) | 3,24 | 3,39 | 3,37 | 3,43 | 3,58 |
4 (178-184) | 3,35 | 3,43 | 3,47 | 3,55 | 3,68 |
2. Main fabric, 140cm wide, in meters:
Height / size | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-46 | 48-52 |
1 (154-160) | 2,24 | 2,5 | 2,67 | 2,82 |
2 (162-168) | 2,31 | 2,55 | 2,76 | 2,9 |
3 (170-176) | 2,38 | 2,65 | 2,86 | 2,95 |
4 (178-184) | 2,45 | 2,75 | 2,95 | 3 |
Important! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Elastic, 1cm wide, in meters:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
Yardage | 2,3 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 2,6 | 2,7 |
Size | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Yardage | 2,9 | 3 | 3,1 | 3,2 | 3,3 |
4. Matching thread, 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine and 4 spools for the serger).
- sewing machine for construction;
- serger 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);
- edge stitching foot for the sewing machine (optional);
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine;
- bodkin for threading elastic through a channel (may be replaced with a safety pin).
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm |
Bust ease | 53,7-58,6 |
Waistline ease | 47,3-50,3 |
Hipline ease | 38,5-38,6 |
Upper arm ease | 32,4-33,7 |
Height, cm | Back length from waist down, cm, см | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm |
1 (154-160) | 81 | 23,8-24,2 |
2 (162-168) | 84 | 25,1-25,5 |
3 (170-176) | 87 | 26,3-26,8 |
4 (178-184) | 90 | 27,6-28,1 |
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
Oona instructions Sample