Buy the Pleiades 1 Dress sewing pattern from French Poetry. The feminine spirit of the Pleiades, nymphs of Greek mythology, is incarnated in this short (above the knee) dress with a V neckline, gathers on the shoulders and slightly puffy sleeves. Options include long or short sleeves, short tied sleeves or ‘lantern’ sleeves; a gathered skirt with or without a frill at the bottom; and decorative buttons under the front V neckline. The dress has a zipper closure in the back.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is ?
Suggested fabrics: Soft fabrics with a bit of body, such as double gauze, crinkled cotton, viscose or polyester crepe, linen, cotton poplin...
Fabric requirements: 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: Up to size 16, maximum of 2.8 yd (2.5 m) // Sizes 16 - 34, maximum of 4 yd (3.5 m) for version without frill, or 4.6 yd (4.2 m) for version with frill.
Sizing: 2 - 16 or 16 - 34 (approx. UK 6 – 18 or UK 18 - 36/38, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
The sizes 16 - 34 pattern has been redrawn and tested specifically for plus size bodies. There is a size 16 in each range, and they are slightly different. Please check the size chart.
Notions: 21" zipper; interfacing in the right weight for your fabric; 5 buttons if you chose to add them; strips of interfacing or organza to stabilise seams that are on the bias (to prevent any stretching, optional but recommended).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (36 pages for sizes 2-16 or 56 pages for sizes 16-34); US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages for sizes 2-16 or 48 pages for sizes 16-34); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 2-16 or 3 sheets for sizes 16-34).
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