Petal Dress - Soft Bodies Studio - PDF Download
The Petal Dress is a lightly oversized, gathered dress with a dramatic, curved bodice. The sharp points are easy to sew due to the unique, vertically panelled construction of this dress, making this pattern suitable for confident beginners and beyond.
Easy, breezy, and trans-seasonal - the Petal Dress can be easily dressed up or down, and its roomy armscyes leave room for lots of layering (hello puff sleeves, turtlenecks, and baby tees!!!) Inspired by both the soft curves of a petal and the sharpness of armor, Petal is a shockingly versatile pattern that works just as well for the beach (in linen or a breezy cotton) as it does at a wedding (think organza, taffeta, or silk).
Features:
- 2 skirt lengths (mini or midi)
- 2 cup sizes (A/B cup and C/D cup)
- Back keyhole
- Bias binding
- In-seam pockets
- Sizes 7X - XXS, up to a 157/162cm (62/64") chest circumference
Sewing level: Confident Beginner
Please note that this listing is for a digital PDF pattern.
You will be emailed the following files in a zipped folder after your purchase:
- Print-at-home (A4/letter)
- Copyshop (A0)
- Projector
- Full-colour, illustrated instruction booklet + 5-page fitting guide
- Printer-friendly, black and white instruction booklet + 5-page fitting guide
Sizes 7X - XXS, up to a 157/162cm (62/64") chest circumference. Check the product images for the completed size chart.
Anne (leopard) wears a mini-length Petal in size 5X, C/D cup view, with an additional Full Bust Adjustment of 3". Her measurements are 58" full chest, 48" underbust, and a 48" waist at 5'8" tall.
Amanda (chambray) wears a midi-length Petal in size M, A/B cup view. Her measurements are 37" full chest, 34" underbust, and a 35" waist at 5'3" tall.
Caeley (gingham) wears a mini-length Petal in size XS, A/B cup view. Her measurements are 34.5" full chest, 33.5" high chest, and a 28" waist at 5'3" tall.
Kaya (stripe) wears a midi-length Petal in size XL, A/B cup view. Her measurements are 40" high chest, 42" full chest, 40.5" underbust, and a 36" waist at 5'3" tall.
2 - 5m (2.25 - 5.5 yds) of pre-washed fabric. Check the product images for the full Fabric Consumption chart.
Notions Required:
• Matching thread
• If buying premade bias tape: 2.25-3.25 m (2.5-3.5 yds) of 1cm (3/8”) double-fold bias tape, in a matching or contrasting colour.
• Pins/clips
• Sewing machine!
• Optional: serger, bias tape maker
Light to medium weight wovens (non-stretch) up to 6oz/200gsm are best suited for this pattern. Opt for fabrics with a crisp drape, such as cotton poplin, to highlight the structure of the garment or go with something drapier like linen for a relaxed look.
Suitable fabrics include cotton poplin, cotton lawn, cotton voile, seersucker, linen, linen blends, silk, organza, satin, taffeta, hemp, shirtings, chambray, and lightweight suitings.
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