Modern Sewing Co. Isabel Dress

Buy the Isabel Dress sewing pattern from the Modern Sewing Co. The Isabel Dress is an elegant dress full of charm and relaxed poise. This elevated pattern works beautifully for stylish summer wear as well as for special occasions.

The bodice has a V-shaped back neckline and a high collar that extends into a long tie at the back. The ankle length skirt is generous in volume and has side pockets. A gathered panel with adjustable ties sits at the low waist, defining the silhouette and adding a distinctive feature to the design.

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?

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

Suggested fabrics: Cotton lawn/poplin, seersucker, linen, viscose-linen/cotton blend, tencel, silk dupion, silk taffeta, silk faille, silk twill.

Fabric requirements: 

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 3.6 - 4.4 m (3 7/8 - 4 3/4 yd).

110 cm (44") wide fabric: 4.75 - 5.65 m (5 1/4 - 6 1/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 4 – 28 (approx. UK 4/6 – 26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a cup size 'C'.

Notions: 115 cm (45") of lightweight iron-on fusing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (57 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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