The boatneck dress is fitted around the upper body, but it has width from the hips down. The dress has front and back panels that provide shape, as well as darts. The dress features a boatneck neckline and an invisible zipper closure at the back. The dress is unlined but has a facing at the neckline and armholes when sewn without sleeves.
Fabric recommendations:
This pattern is designed for woven fabric types. Choose fabrics with a bit of elastane for greater flexibility. Fabric types such as poplin, woven viscose, and cotton twill all work well for this dress.
Fabric requirements:
For fabric width of 135 cm:
Short version:
XXS - S: 120 cm
M - L: 145 cm
XL - XXL: 160 cm
Long version:
XXS - S: 215 cm
M - L: 225 cm
XL - XXL: 255 cm
For fabric width of 145 cm:
Short version:
XXS - S: 120 cm
M - L: 135 cm
XL - XXL: 150 cm
Long version:
XXS - S: 215 cm
M - L: 225 cm
XL - XXL: 250 cm
Invisible zipper:
XXS-M: 60 cm
L-XXL: 65 cm
Sizing:
The pattern comes with all sizes from XXS-XXL.
The most important measurement for this dress is the bust and waist measurements. The model in the photo is approx. 178 cm and is wearing a size S.
Body measurements table (cm) XXS: Bust: 76, waist: 60, hip: 84 XS: Bust: 80, waist: 64, hip: 88 S: Bust: 84, waist: 68, hip: 92 M: Bust: 92, waist: 76, hip: 100 L: Bust: 100, waist: 84, hip: 108 XL: Bust: 110, waist: 94, hip: 118 XXL: Bust: 122, waist: 106, hip: 128
Final garment measurements (cm):
XXS: Bust: 80, Waist: 62, Hip: 88, Length (short): 77, Length (long): 117
XS: Bust: 84, Waist: 66, Hip: 92, Length (short): 78, Length (long): 118
S: Bust: 88, Waist: 70, Hip: 96, Length (short): 80, Length (long): 120
M: Bust: 96, Waist: 78, Hip: 104, Length (short): 82, Length (long): 122
L: Bust: 104, Waist: 86, Hip: 112, Length (short): 84, Length (long): 124
XL: Bust: 114, Waist: 96, Hip: 122, Length (short): 86, Length (long): 126
XXL: Bust: 126, Waist: 108, Hip: 132, Length (short): 88, Length (long): 128
