Queenie Woven Dress sewing pattern from Style Arc. Queenie is a classic waisted dress with a round neck, darted fitted bodice, centre back zip, and A-line skirt with an optional hem frill. The pattern includes four sleeve options: a double fluted sleeve, elbow length sleeve with a double frill and gathered head, plain short sleeve, and long sleeve with a shirred cuff and gathered head.
Note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident maker. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.
SIZING: UK 18-30 (see size chart)
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
148 cm (58″) wide fabric: Bodice and Skirt, 1.7 – 2.5 m (1.8 – 2.75 yd) // Hem frill, 0.5 – 1.7 m (0.55 – 1.85 yd) // Sleeve 1, 0.7 – 1.35 m (0.75 – 1.5 yd) // Sleeve 2, 0.9 m (1 yd) // Sleeve 3, 0.4 m (0.44 yd) // Sleeve 4, 0.9 m (1 yd).
RECOMMENDED FABRIC: Silk, rayon, charmeuse.
NOTIONS: Fusing, 90 cm (36″) wide, 0.15 m (6″); one 60 cm (24″) invisible zip; one small hook and eye (optional); tulle for sleeve head roll, 90 cm (36″) wide, 0.15 m (6″).
