Hey June Handmade

Hey June Handmade Charleston Dress

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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Charleston Dress sewing pattern from Hey June Handmade. The Charleston Dress is a fitted knit dress perfect for dressing up or down. Make a casual floral version with the ruffle sleeve or a classic little black dress with stretch faux leather panelling. Seven sleeve length options make this dress work appropriate and suitable for four season wear. View A features a casual A-line skirt with deep scooped pockets and front pleats. View B has a slimmer silhouette with no pockets or pleats. Both views have an optional semi-exposed zipper at the back.

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: Heavier weight stable knits with at least 30% stretch such as cotton/spandex, double knit, ponte, interlock, and liverpool knit.

Fabric requirements: 55" (140 cm) or wider fabric: View A (sleeveless, ruffle, square, short, or elbow length sleeves), 2 yd (1.8 m) // View B (sleeveless, ruffle, or square sleeves), 1 3/4 yd (1.6 m) // Views A and B (3/4 or long sleeves), 2 1/4 yd (2.1 m) // Allow extra fabric for pattern matching.

Sizing: XS - 3X (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 1.5" x 19" strip of lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing; 18" zipper // Optional: Washaway hem tape or glue stick; clear 3/8" elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (52 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets). This pattern has layers so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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Charleston dress view A in punta di roma

I chose a flowery punta di roma for my View A (a-line skirt with pockets) version of the Charleston dress. It was a breeze to sew, not just because the fabric was very cooperative, but also because the instructions were great and detailed.

What I particularly liked about the .pdf about how it indicates which pages to print for the skirt and sleeve options of your liking. It wouldn’t have been the first time I would’ve printed lots of pages for the wrong view…

These are the things I adapted from the original pattern:

- As my punta di roma has enough stretch, I omitted the zipper. So I simply cut the back piece on the fold of the fabric.
- I didn’t add the neck band because I liked the neckline without it better. I simply used a strip of black stretchy viscose to bind it and then turned it under.
- First I went for the long sleeves (I get cold easily). That felt a bit too matronly for me with the flowery print, so I shortened them to elbow length.

I really love the outcome- the dress wears like pajamas but it’s classy enough for a fancy party! I’m already planning to make another one, this time a View B in a neoprene/scuba fabric.

More photos and info (in Dutch) can be found on my sewing blog: https://www.karinkay.nl/hey-june-charleston-dress

EDIT: I've made my second Charleston dress now, it's a view B in a neoprene fabric! It seems I'm unable to add another review for the same dress, so you can find pics and info on my blog: https://www.karinkay.nl/little-black-dress-van-neopreen-met-zichtbare-rits/