Coralie Bijasson Axelle Dress

Buy the Axelle Dress sewing pattern from Coralie Bijasson. Axelle is a fitted, sleeveless dress with a front V-neckline and a choice of a classic V-back or an elegant crossover design. The pattern also includes two lengths: above the knee (47 cm below the waist) or long with a right front slit. Glamorous and sculpted, Axelle adapts to many occasions from day to evening, and can even be worn as a wedding dress, depending on your fabric choice.

Sewing level: Intermediate / Advanced

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight fabrics with a bit of stretch: cotton sateen, Milano, silk satin, brocade, ottoman... Weight: 250-350 gsm (7.4-10.3 oz/yd²).

Fabric requirements:

V-back: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Short, 130 cm (51") // Long, 190 cm (75").

Crossover back: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Short, 150 cm (59") // Long, 200 cm (79").

Sizing: 34 – 46 (approx. UK 6 – 14/16, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible edge tape, 200 cm (79"); fusible interfacing, 110 cm (43.3"); invisible zipper, 60 cm (24") // Optional: lining, 90 cm (36") for short dress or 140 cm (55") for long dress.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (29 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (29 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Languages: French and English

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