Elbe Textiles Duplantier Dress

Buy the Duplantier Dress sewing pattern from Elbe Textiles. The Duplantier Dress is a babydoll style dress with two different sleeve options. Both views feature a gathered skirt with in-seam pockets. The bust seam panelling on the bodice allows for customisation with trim detailing or different fabrics. A subtle V-shaped skirt cuts across the lower bust, dropping down to the waist at the side seams. Ties are set into the side seams to cinch the back of the dress in. The dress finishes at mid thigh.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: 

Main: Medium weight woven fabrics with good drape. Tencel, rayon, washed linen, silk noil, soft cottons, etc.

Lining: Light to medium weight woven fabric.

Fabric requirements: If you're using a patterned fabric with a repeat you'd like to match, you may need more fabric.

View A

110 cm (43") wide fabric (sizes A-K only): 280 - 290 cm (3 - 3.2 yd).

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 250 - 260 cm (2.7 - 2.8 yd).

View B

110 cm (43") wide fabric (sizes A-K only): 330 - 340 cm (3.6 - 3.7 yd).

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 270 - 280 cm (2.9 - 3 yd).

Lining

Up to 60 cm (0.7 yd).

Sizing: A – N (approx. UK 6 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a height of 5'7".

This pattern has two cup size options: a B cup and a C/D cup. To find your sewing cup size, measure your high bust and full bust. The difference between the two measurements will tell you your cup size.

5 cm (2") difference = B cup
7.5 cm (3") difference = C cup
10 cm (4") difference = D cup         

Notions: Optional: decorative trim can be sewn in the bust seams and neckline to emphasise the design lines.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages for each cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for each cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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