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Fit and Flare Dress
Features:
Designed for a heavier weight knit such as a ponte, double knit or
thicker jersey
Design lines front and back for a great fit
Scoop neckline with facings front and back
Short sleeves
Video and photo instructions
Available in sizes 31-48 inch bust
More pictures and the full step by step
Longer length - pick your own skirt length photo sewing instructions for this
For knit fabrics only - I used a Ponte Knit (Read more
about different types of knit fabrics here.) dress can be found on So Sew Easy
here – SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
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Skill level –Confident Beginner so on. In our pattern, this is called ‘Print for all layers‘. Then there are
You can find a range of useful sewing tutorials and videos at So Sew Easy – the size layers, one layer for each size. Next to the layers is a little
tutorials page. icon that looks like an eye. You can click the eye to turn each layer
on and off, so you can see it, or not see it. Pick your size and turn off
the eye from all the other layers, except the Print for all Sizes layer.
Please read through all of these instructions before
Up at the top menu, select File, then Print and up comes the print
starting your project and cutting your fabric.
preview box.
To print your PDF pattern
Your pattern and instructions come as one file to make printing easy.
Please make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe for best results.
You can download the latest version here if you need to.
This pattern comes as a Layered PDF file which means you can select the
size you want to print and hide the others. If this is your first time with a
layered PDF file, you can read a full step by step photo tutorial on how to
use it here:
How to print just your size in a layered PDF file
To select the layers you want to see and print, go over to the menu
with little icons on the left hand side. Pick the icon that looks like one
sheet of paper on top of the other – that is the layers tool. Now you
can see all of the separate layers in your pattern. These will
correspond to your sizes.
There is one layer that has all of the ‘fixed’ information on it, such as
the test square, size chart, pattern piece names and descriptions and
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Make sure you have selected Actual Size as the print option so that
there isn’t any scaling of the pattern. Don’t select Fit to page or
Shrink Oversized Pages. You can use the arrows under the preview
on the right to see all of the pages.
You can print the lot including the pattern and instructions, or if you
want, just print the pattern pieces at the end of these instructions.
Need help with the pattern?
You can find helpful tutorials on how to download, print and assemble PDF
If you have printed just your size, your pattern will look much simpler than
sewing patterns here:
that above.
How to download and print a PDF sewing pattern
Materials needed
How to print and assemble a PDF sewing pattern
Knit stretch fabric – see suggestions
How to print a layered PDF file Matching thread
Stretch or ball point needle for knit fabrics
Useful – serger or Overcasting foot
Useful – knit stay tape
Assembling your pattern
On the top edge of the first pattern sheet is a test square. This box should
Fabric requirements and suggestions
measure 2 inches square. If yours is wildly different you will need to check
Stretch knit fabrics with a moderate stretch. In my examples I’ve used a
your printer options to make sure the pages are not being resized.
quite firm Ponte Knit which gives a smooth finish but can feel closer fitting
Match up the pattern pieces, folding under or cutting off any overlaps, and than an ITY knit for example. Fabrics with different weights and stretch will
tape together. Match up lines across pattern pieces. affect the fit. Be aware of how much stretch in your fabric as this will
affect the end result.
Your assembled pattern should look like this:
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Assuming fabric 54 inches wide, you will need approximately 2.5 yards of Always test the fit using the paper pattern pieces, or an
fabric for all sizes. If your fabric is 60 inches wide, smaller sizes A and B can inexpensive test fabric before cutting your expensive fabric for this
fit onto 1.75 yards. project. If in doubt test the larger size and adjust for fitting at the seams
during construction.
More may be needed if you have a large scale pattern to match.
Directions
Seam allowances – 0.5 inches unless otherwise stated.
What size do I need?
Abbreviations used – RST – right sides together.
Please use this table as a guide only as although our body measurements
may be similar, different body shapes may require fitting Neaten your seams – serge/overlock your seams, or finish with your
differently. Fabrics with different thickness, drape and stretch will also favourite method. Trim, neaten and finish seams as you go.
affect the finished result and fit on this dress, so use this table as a guide Stitches to use – if using a regular sewing machine, you may have a stretch
only. Compare the flat pattern measurements to your own body stitch – refer to your sewing machine manual.
measurements.
If not, then you can use a narrow zig-zag stitch – try a stitch length of 2.5
The dress is close fitted at bust and hips. Use only fabrics with good and a width of 0.5 or 1.0. Always test your intended stitches on a scrap of
crossways stretch for best fit. fabric before starting your project and test for stretch.
Size Bust Waist Hips
Vertical seams and the bottom hemline can usually be sewn with a regular
(in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm)
31 / 79 31 / 79 26 / 66 34 / 86 straight stitch because there is no stretch in these areas.
B 33 / 84 28 / 71 36 / 91
C 35 /89 30 / 76 38 / 97
D 37 / 94 32 / 81 40 / 102
E 39 / 99 34 / 86 42 / 107
F 41 / 104 36 / 91 44 / 112
G 43 / 109 38 / 97 46 / 117
H 45.5 / 116 40 / 102 48 / 123
I 48 / 123 42 / 107 50 / 127
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Let’s start to sew !
Watch the video and get the full step by step sewing instructions for this
pattern at So Sew Easy here.
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO
The finished dress
Thank you for downloading this pattern. I hope you enjoyed making this
project and remember that I love to see what you made so do upload your
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Deby Coles at So Sew Easy. Please do not copy, publish, sell, redistribute or alter them
in any way. Please don’t print and give to your friends, or send it to anyone by email.
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instructions, please pass on the original download link at So Sew Easy. Thank you for
your understanding.
Usage – you ARE allowed to use this pattern to make things to sell on a small
handmade basis, such as for craft fairs and for your Etsy shop. If in any doubt about
restrictions that apply to this pattern, please ask.
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Size A
Size B
Size C
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Size D
Size E
Size F
Size G
Size H
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