Buy the Bobbie Dress sewing pattern from Elle Stitch. Bobbie is a casual everyday dress with gathered side panels that sit just under the bust to add volume. The dress is unlined and has bias binding around the neckline and tie-up spaghetti straps. It has a loose, airy silhouette, making it great as a throw on piece in spring and summer, worn on its own or styled over a tee.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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 woven fabric such as linen, crinkle linen, cotton poplin, cotton lawn, cotton linen blend or linen rayon blend. 

Fabric requirements: If using fabric with a directional print, you may need to purchase more fabric.

Midi dress: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 3 - 4.6 m (3.3 - 5 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 2.5 - 3.1 m (2.8 - 3.4 yd).

Mini dress: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.2 - 3.3 m (2.4 - 3.6 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.3 m (2 - 2.5 yd).

Sizing: AUS 4 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern was drafted for a 160 cm (5'3") height.

Notions: Optional pre-made bias binding for neckline and straps, 3.2 - 3.6 m (3.5 - 4 yd).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (38 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (46 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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