Below the Kōwhai Pōhutukawa Dress

Buy the Pōhutukawa Dress sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Pōhutukawa Dress is a classic shift with simple chic design lines. This pattern features short, mid or long sleeves, with optional sleeve and hem ruffle, inseam pockets and waist tie. The versatility of this style shines with its variations. Go floaty and casual in summer, or sew with long sleeves for winter. Use a woven cotton for a structured look, or a rayon fabric to create a drapey silhouette.

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 fabrics that can be easily pressed to create nice edges and that drape/hang nicely. Light to medium weight cotton, chambray, poly cotton, linen, rayon, sateen, tencel.

Fabric requirements: 150 cm (60") wide fabric (without waist tie for sizes 12-24): Short sleeve, 1.75 - 2 m (1 2/3 - 2 1/4 yd) / Mid sleeve, 2 - 2.25 m (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yd) / Long sleeve, 2 - 2.25 m (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yd) // 110 cm (45") wide fabric: Short and mid sleeve, 2.75 m (3 yd) / Long sleeve, 3 m (3 1/3 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 - 24. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Small piece of elastic for button loop; small button; small piece of iron-on interfacing for facings (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (48 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets). This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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