The Maker's Atelier Sun Dress

Buy the Sun Dress sewing pattern from The Maker’s Atelier. A relaxed fit, scoop back summer dress with a curved hem and drawstring detail. Make it with or without sleeves, and with or without side seam pockets.

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

– 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: Light to medium weight woven linens, cottons, silks and viscose mixes.

Fabric requirements: The sleeveless version takes more fabric to allow for the full facings required.

Sleeveless: 120 cm (48″) wide fabric: 2.5 - 3 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/2 yd) // 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 2.5 - 2.7 m (2 3/4 - 3 yd).

With sleeves: 120 cm (48″) wide fabric: 2.5 - 3 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/2 yd) // 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 2 - 2.3 m (2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd).

Sizing: 4 – 22 (approx. UK 4 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 3 m (3 1/4 yd) of 10/15 mm (1/2") bias binding; 2 m (2 1/4 yd) of 2-3 mm corded elastic; 2 sprung toggles.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (44 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No. Please note you must print all sizes to ensure no pieces or markings are lost. 

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