The Valo sewing pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist.
Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to the front and a V-neck to the reverse.
The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape and works as a subtle little detail.
The dress features elegant half-sleeves, and the top comes with perky short sleeves.
This design was inspired by the Leotie dress from our FW14 collection.
You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist.
Sizing:
EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
Bust: 84 – 142 cm (33 ⅛” – 55 ⅞”)
Hip (dress): 112.5 – 170.5 cm (44 ¼” – 67 ⅛”)
View images for size tables and more information on sizing.
Sewing level:
Intermediate
Notions:
Interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)
Dress:
4 cm (15/8”) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)
3 cm (11/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
Top:
2 cm (3/4) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)
ribbon or cord for drawstring, your waist measurement + 70 cm (3/4 yd)
cord ends, 2 pcs
Fabric Recommendations:
Choose a non-stretch, medium weight fabric. You can opt for a low drape fabric, like the linen blend in our samples, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. We recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.
Fabric Requirements:
150 cm / 60″ wide fabric
Dress: 175 – 240 cm (1 7/8 – 2 5/8 yd)
Top: 80 – 130 cm (7/8 – 1 3/8 yd)
115 cm / 45″ wide fabric
Dress: 230 – 270 cm (2 1/2 – 3 yd)
Top: 120 – 135 cm (1 1/4 – 1 1/2 yd)
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Pattern includes:
Illustrated PDF sewing instructions
Print-at-home PDF: 35 home printer pages
Copy-shop PDF: Two A0 sheets
Projector pattern
Print preview
Notes:
Pattern type: Post-2020
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All PDF patterns are layered
Non-overlapping pattern layout
Your digital (pdf) sewing pattern and instructions will be available for download immediately after purchase. If you have any problem accessing the files, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
This pattern is for your personal use only.
We can’t wait to see what you make! @indybindyfabrics #valodress , #valotop
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