Orageuse Bristol Dress

Buy the Bristol Dress sewing pattern from Orageuse. Bristol is a loose fitting shift dress that finishes mid thigh with some shaping at the waist. It has a high collar with two options: either buttoned at the side and shoulder or buttoned at the shoulder and tied at the neck.

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?

What we think: We like the relaxed fit of this dress and think it could look great in a fine suiting or a crepe making it a great option for the office.

Suggested fabrics: Choose a supple light to medium weight woven fabric. Cotton, silk, wool and Tencel are all appropriate. You can opt for crepe or poplin, a flannel that is not too thick or even a chambray!

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 140 - 170 cm (55″ - 67″) // 110 cm (45″) wide fabric: 160 - 230 cm (63″ - 90.5″).

Sizing: EU 34 – 46 (approx. UK 6 – 16). Please check the size chart.

Notions: Matching thread; fusible interfacing, 75 cm wide x 30 cm (29.5″ x 11.8″); 1 cm (0.4″) buttons: 7 for the buttoned collar (A) and 5 for the tied collar (B).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; pattern files for A0, A4, and US letter size paper. The patterns are layered so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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