PDF Digital sewing pattern for Francesca dress

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Size US6 // UK10 // EU38. This pattern is available in size EU34-EU52, you can find links to the size needed at the end of this description.

What will we send you?

Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive:

– the PDF pattern in your chosen size, in A4 format to be printed at home, letter format to be printed at home, A0 format and plotter format to be printed at the copy shop. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages. Please note that each pattern comes in 4 different heights which are specified in the name of each file. Please choose and print out the one that suits you to ensure great fit of the final garment.

-detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).

About Francesca dress:

Francesca is an A-line dress with a close-fitting bodice, a full skirt, and an empire waist seam at the front. The fully-lined bodice features horizontal draping and wide tie straps, and fastens with a hook and eye tape in the center back seam. The top edge of the skirt is pleated evenly all around. The skirt closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam, features side seam pockets and a horizontal design line below the knees. Francesca is midi length.
Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time ― 2 days (16 hours).

Suggested Fabric:

To sew this dress, choose shirting and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
– lightweight, structured, non-stretch or with very little stretch
– the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton, linen), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (linen + silk, cotton + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane)
– the following fabrics are recommended: heavyweight shirting (opaque), dress-weight denim, linen
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and fluid fabrics (chiffon, stretch lace, satin).
The garment in the photo is made of linen. The fabric is medium weight, malleable, smooth and with very little stretch. The fiber content is 100% linen.