Elbe Textiles Rundle Dress

Buy the Rundle Dress sewing pattern from Elbe Textiles. The Rundle Dress has multiple strap and length options that can be mixed and matched to create your own style.

Both views feature a gently curved neckline with a centre front seam and centre front bust darts. The gathered skirt has large in-seam pockets and a deep hem. The bodice is fully lined and you have the option of lining the skirt as well. This dress has no closures and is designed to be slipped on.

View A is midi length with thin, adjustable straps. View B finishes above the knee and has thicker straps. The pattern includes B cup and C/D cup options.

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: Mid weight woven fabrics. Washed linen, hemp, cotton, cupro, sandwashed silk, rayon, tencel, linen viscose.

Lining: Lightweight woven fabrics.

Fabric requirements: 

View A

Main: 110 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes A-H only): 230 - 270 cm (2.5 - 2.9 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 200 - 280 cm (2.2 - 3 yd).

Lining (bodice, pockets and skirt): 110 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes A-H only): 230 - 310 cm (2.5 - 3.4 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 200 - 280 cm (2.2 - 3 yd).

Lining (bodice and pockets only): 110 cm (45") wide fabric: 70 - 110 cm (0.7 - 1.2 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 70 - 80 cm (0.7 - 0.8 yd).

View B

Main: 110 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes A-H only): 150 - 190 cm (1.6 - 2.1 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 120 - 200 cm (1.3 - 2.2 yd).

Lining (bodice, pockets and skirt): 110 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes A-H only): 150 - 230 cm (1.6 - 2.5 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 120 - 200 cm (1.3 - 2.2 yd).

Lining (bodice and pockets only): 110 cm (45") wide fabric: 70 - 110 cm (0.7 - 1.2 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 70 - 80 cm (0.7 - 0.8 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: View A: 1 cm (3/8") strap slider and ring set // View B: Optional: 3 cm (1 1/4") strap slider and ring set.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (32 pages for each cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for each cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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