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Uni features a semi fitted bodice, an empire waist and a voluminous skirt with gathers. The shaping of the bodice is achieved with bust and waist darts. The front bodice has a wide, square neck, while the back bodice has a U-shaped neckline ending at the waistline. The neckline edge on the back bodice is gathered using elastic threaded through applied channels. The back strap sewn into the channels at the shoulder blades level secures the back bodice in place. The back bodice features wide ties that form a bow with long tails at the bust level. The shoulder seams have been shortened. The voluminous sleeves are set-in and feature tight gathers around the cap. The hem of the sleeve is elasticated. The sleeve is above-elbow length. The skirt is straight, wide and features tight gathers at the waistline. Uni is above-knee length.
Approximate sewing time: 1.5 days
Model Sofia: Height 172 cm (5'8"), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Sofia 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 dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, with good drape, breathable, soft, non-stretch or with little stretch, opaque;
- the fabric content can include natural (silk, cotton, linen), artificial (viscose), blends (silk + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetic fibers (polyester, polyester + elastane);
- the following fabrics are recommended: cotton with good drape, crinkle fabric, shirting fabric, denim, manmade silk with good-drape.
Attention! We do not recommend very stretchy knit materials (viscose jersey fabric) and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The dress on the photo is made in crinkled fabric. This fabric is medium weight, soft, has good drape and very little stretch. The fiber content is a blend of cotton (88%), polyamide (11%), and elastane (1%).
1. Main fabric, 135cm wide, with nap or one-way design, in meters:
Height / Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
1 (154-160) | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
2 (162-168) | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.95 |
3 (170-176) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 3.0 |
4 (178-184) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
Important! The pattern layout for the main fabric 135cm wide is available only up to size 48. For sizes 50-52, please refer to the layout for the main fabric 145cm wide.
2. Main fabric, 145cm wide, with nap or one-way design, in meters:
Height / Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
1 (154-160) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
2 (162-168) | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
3 (170-176) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 2.95 |
4 (178-184) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.9 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.1 |
3. Elastic, 1cm wide, in centimeters:
Height / Size | 1 (154-160) | 2 (162-168) | 3 (170-176) | 4 (178-184) |
34 | 140,2 | 138,8 | 140,6 | 142,7 |
36 | 135,8 | 143,3 | 145,2 | 147,3 |
38 | 140,1 | 148,2 | 150,1 | 151,2 |
40 | 144,7 | 153,9 | 157,8 | 159,8 |
42 | 159,7 | 158,7 | 160,3 | 162,3 |
44 | 165,3 | 164,5 | 165,9 | 168,1 |
46 | 170,9 | 169,9 | 171,7 | 173,7 |
48 | 176,7 | 175,9 | 177,9 | 179,5 |
50 | 182,3 | 181,5 | 185,1 | 185,3 |
52 | 188,1 | 187,3 | 189,5 | 190,9 |
Important! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. Lightweight fusible knit interfacing, 140cm wide for all sizes and heights – 0.2m.
5. 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);
- bodkin for threading elastic through a channel (may be replaced with a safety pin).
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm |
Bust ease | 1,3-3,6 |
Waistline ease | 107,8-158,6 |
Hipline ease | 89,9-141,5 |
Upper arm ease | 64,6-87,8 |
Height, cm | Garment length from waist down, cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154-160) | 43,4 | 37,7 |
2 (162-168) | 45,5 | 39,3 |
3 (170-176) | 48,1 | 40,6-41,1 |
4 (178-184) | 50,7 | 42,2-42,7 |
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
Uni instructions Sample