In the Folds Acton Dress

Buy the Acton Dress sewing pattern from In the Folds. The Acton is a versatile dress with two bodice options and two skirt options (that are interchangeable), designed for woven fabrics. The bodice is lined, features princess panels for a lovely fit around the bust, and is fastened with an invisible zip. The Acton Dress is beautifully designed and carefully drafted to include many interesting details, making this a very enjoyable sew for confident sewers.

View A features a fitted bodice with a low back and thin shoulder straps. The skirt is A-line and includes (optional) in-seam pockets in the side seams.

View B features a fitted bodice with a racer-back and thin shoulder straps. The skirt is a wrap that can be tied in a number of ways to achieve different silhouettes.

Note: You can add sleeves to your Acton Dress using the Acton Dress Sleeve Expansion (sold separately). The expansion includes two sleeve options: a slightly flared, elbow length sleeve and a three quarter length gathered sleeve with cuff. The expansion is available to purchase here.

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: The Acton is compatible with a range of different fabrics. Your choice of fabric will govern the silhouette you achieve.

For View A, consider using mid-weight fabrics such as linen, cotton or chambray. For a softer silhouette, consider sateen, silk (crepe de chine or habotai) or viscose (rayon).

For View B, fabrics with good drape will work best. Consider silk or polyester crepe de chine, viscose (rayon) or a lightweight cotton or linen.

For 115 cm (45") wide fabrics in all sizes and 150 cm (60") wide in sizes E-J, the skirt will need to be cut on the cross grain (due to the scale of the pattern pieces). When selecting fabric, be careful to choose a fabric that does not have a directional print and drapes well in both directions.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.2 m (1.8 - 2.4 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.8 m (1.5 - 2 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.4 - 3.7 m (2.7 - 4.1 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.9 - 2.8 m (2.1 - 3.1 yd).

Sizing: A – J (approx. UK 6 – 26/28). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a B cup bust and a height of 170 cm (5’7″).

Notions: Coordinating thread // View A: 40 cm (16") invisible zip // View B: 50 cm (19") invisible zip.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (64 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets). This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need.

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