Buy the Evora Dress and Top sewing pattern from Coralie Bijasson. This lightweight summer dress or top is perfect for relaxing in the sun. Choose between airy butterfly sleeves or sleeves with cuffs. Add gathers at the front and back for extra volume, and outline the bib with piping for a pop of colour.

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?

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight and fluid fabrics such as viscose crepe, silk
satin or light cotton. Weight: 150-300 gsm (4.5-8 oz/yd²).

Fabric requirements:

Top: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Butterfly sleeves, 170 - 200 cm (67" - 79") // Sleeves with cuff, 170 - 200 cm (67" - 79").

Dress: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Butterfly sleeves, 200 - 250 cm (79" - 99") // Sleeves with cuff, 200 - 250 cm (79" - 99").

Sizing: 34 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 22, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 50 cm x 140 cm (20" x 55"); piping, 150 cm (59").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (25 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (25 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Languages: French and English

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