Buy the India Dress sewing pattern from Fibre Mood. India is a relaxed, midi length dress with dropped shoulders, wide sleeves with elastic hems, and an elastic waistline with a self fabric belt. The boat neckline features a V-opening and cute tie. Instructions are also provided for modifying the pattern to make a top.

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Do you like subtle? Then choose a drapey fabric with a smooth texture, such as viscose (crepe), lyocell, satin, or chambray. If you want something a little more dramatic, opt for fine corduroy, denim, leather, or seersucker. Do you like working with a light, supple fabric? Cotton voile, double gauze, crepon, or thin viscose provide a flowing effect. With stiff fabrics such as poplin, raw silk, or nylon you will have a statement piece.

Fabric requirements: 

Dress: 110 cm wide fabric: 495 - 615 cm // 140 cm wide fabric: 420 - 515 cm.

Top: 110 cm wide fabric: 210 - 290 cm // 140 cm wide fabric: 155 - 210 cm.

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

Notions: Iron-on interfacing, max. 35 cm; 0.5 cm wide elastic (see chart) // Optional: turning set.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (52 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: Seam allowances are included in this pattern. The copy shop file we print for you shows the cutting lines only (not cutting lines and stitching lines) to make it easier to know what size to cut out.

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