Friday Pattern Company Collins Dress and Top

Buy the Collins Dress and Top sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. Collins is a quick and satisfying sew with options galore! Sew it up as a top, short dress, or tea length dress. The pattern includes two cup size options (B/C and C/D), as well as low or high (bra friendly) back options. Collins is designed for knit fabrics and has an integrated shelf bra. It is form fitting without being too tight. The dress hemline features a slight A-line sweep. This is a pattern you’ll want to sew again and again! 

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: Collins is designed for knit fabrics. You will need a fabric with at least 25% crosswise stretch. It looks great in jerseys, rib knits, ponte knits, scuba, and more! If you are sewing the dress version, a fabric with a bit of body will hold the shape of the hem nicely.

Fabric requirements: You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.

Long dress: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.7 m) // 54-60" (137-153 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 3.6 yd (1.8 - 3.3 m).

Short dress: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.1 - 3.2 yd (1.9 - 2.9 m) // 54-60" (137-153 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.8 yd (1.3 - 2.5 m).

Top: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.4 yd (1.1 - 2.1 m) // 54-60" (137-153 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2 yd (1.1 - 1.8 m).

Sizing: XS – 7X with B/C and C/D cups (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5'6" (168 cm).

Notions: Stretch sewing machine needle; 2 yd (1.8 m) of 3/4"-1" (1.9-2.6 cm) wide elastic or stretch lace for the shelf bra hem // Optional: 2 yd (1.8 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide clear elastic for stabilising shoulder/neckline seams; walking foot (can make it easier to sew with slippery knits).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (37 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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