Nina Lee Wimbledon Drop-Waist Dress

Buy the Wimbledon Drop-Waist Dress sewing pattern from Nina Lee. Inspired by classic tennis wear, this sleeveless design pairs a fitted bodice with a short, gathered skirt for a silhouette that's equal parts polished and playful. Its sleeveless cut makes it a natural layering piece, worn over a turtleneck or blouse as the weather turns, then back on its own once summer rolls around again.

A faux button placket runs down the front for a classic finish, while an invisible zip at the centre back keeps the closure clean and hidden. The bodice and skirt are fully lined throughout, and there is an optional waist tie at the back if you want a bit more definition.

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: 

Main: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, cotton poplin, crepe, chambray, lightweight wool, lightweight needlecord.

Lining: Lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn or lining fabric.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 4 - 20

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.2 m (1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yd).

115 cm (44") wide fabric: 2.3 m (2 1/2 yd).

Sizes 16 - 28

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2 - 2.1 m (2 1/4 - 2 3/8 yd).

115 cm (44") wide fabric: 3 - 3.1 m (3 3/8 - 3 1/2 yd).

Sizing: UK 4 – 20 or UK 16 – 28 (approx. UK 4 – 20 or UK 18 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.

The 4-20 pattern is drafted for a B cup. The 16-28 pattern has both B and D cup options.

Notions: Invisible zip, 50 cm (20") for sizes 4-20 or 60 cm (24") for sizes 16-28; small amount of interfacing for centre back; 10 mm (1/2") buttons, 12 for sizes 4-20 or 14 for sizes 16-28 OR 25 mm (1") buttons, 6 for sizes 4-20 or 7 for sizes 16-28 // Optional: hook and eye.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (31 pages + 2-3 pages for button guide for sizes 4-20, 27 pages + 3 pages for button guide for sizes 16-28); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 4-20, 2 sheets for sizes 16-28) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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