Fabric Godmother Aspen Dress

Buy the Aspen Dress sewing pattern from Fabric Godmother. Aspen is a midi length shirt dress with an exposed zip front opening. It has a collar and half moon stand, and two sleeve options. The long sleeve gathers into a buttoned cuff with a bound split opening. The simpler short sleeve has a deep stitched hem. An optional ruffled pocket adds a playful, softer finish, or choose the top stitched patch pocket for more of a utility look.

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: Fabrics with a bit of structure, such as cotton poplin, linen and denim, will give this garment the body needed to make the most of the utility styling. If using denim, the designer recommends no heavier than 9 oz. For a fancy version, use a sparkly brocade or embroidered cotton.

Fabric requirements: The quantities have been calculated with the pattern cut in one direction. You may need less if you are not using a directional fabric.

Short sleeve: 115 cm (45") wide fabric*: 360 - 510 cm (4 - 5 3/4 yd) // 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 340 - 380 cm (3 3/4 - 4 1/4 yd).

Long sleeve: 115 cm (45") wide fabric*: 420 - 560 cm (4 3/4 - 6 1/4 yd) // 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 380 - 420 cm (4 1/4 - 4 3/4 yd).

* For sizes 24-30 in 115 cm (45") wide fabric, the skirt will need to be cut in two halves and seam allowance added.

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

The pattern is drafted for a height of 167 cm (5'6") with a B or D cup. Note this is not the same as your bra cup. If there is 5 cm (2") difference between your high bust and bust measurements, you should make the B cup version. If there is a 10 cm (4") difference, you should make the D cup version.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing, 30 cm (12") for sizes 6-12 or 50 cm (19 3/4") for sizes 14-30; closed end dress zip (see chart) // Long sleeve version: two 12-15 mm buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (54 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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