Liesl + Co Amarena Dress

Buy the Amarena Dress sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. A relaxed, classic pull-on dress with a gentle A-line shape, V neck, and cup sizes for ease of fitting. Choose from View A with cuffed short sleeves, a shawl collar, and shaped welt pockets or View B, which has bracelet-length sleeves and curved side pockets. Easy to wear and great for layering in cooler weather, this style is appropriate for all seasons.

Bonus: The pattern also includes a cut line to make a top (without pockets).

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: This pattern works best with light- to medium-weight fabrics that have medium body and some drape, like linen, rayon, cotton sateen, pinwale corduroy, lightweight denim or chambray, and lightweight canvas.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 yd (3 - 3.4 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 3 1/4 yd (2.1 - 3 m).

View B: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 3/4 yd (2.7 - 3.4 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 3 1/4 yd (2.1 - 3 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 with A/B, C and D cups (approx. UK 8 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

To determine cup size, subtract upper bust measurement from full bust measurement. Up to 2″ difference = A/B cup, 3″ = C cup, 4″ = D cup.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (52 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.