Papercut Patterns Aalto Dress and Top

Buy the Aalto Dress and Top sewing pattern from Papercut Patterns. Aalto has been designed with timelessness in mind. A versatile piece, it can be made as a top or maxi dress with side seam pockets, centre front and back seams, a square neckline or beautiful twist neck detail. Whether you choose the classic straight across back or the gorgeous low back with an optional tie, this dress or top is perfect for any occasion.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Mid weight woven fabric (cotton, rayon, linen and blends).

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 1 – 8

Dress with square neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2.65 - 3.1 m (2.9 - 3.4 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 3.35 - 3.6 m (3.75 - 4 yd).

Dress with twist neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 3 - 3.4 m (3.3 - 3.7 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 3.4 - 4 m (3.7 - 4.4 yd).

Top with square neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.3 m (1.3 - 1.4 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.4 - 1.7 m (1.6 - 1.9 yd).

Top with twist neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.55 m (1.45 - 1.7 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.5 - 1.9 m (1.65 - 2 yd).

Sizes 6 – 14

Dress with square neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 3.1 - 3.6 m (3.4 - 4 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 3.9 - 4.1 m (4.3 - 4.5 yd).

Dress with twist neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 3.6 - 4.1 m (3.9 - 4.5 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 4.2 - 5.2 m (4.6 - 5.7 yd).

Top with square neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.5 - 1.65 m (1.65 - 1.8 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.85 - 2 m (2 - 2.2 yd).

Top with twist neck: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.75 - 2 m (1.9 - 2.2 yd) // 114 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.6 m (2.5 - 2.85 yd).

Sizing: 1 – 8 (approx. UK 4 – 20, based on our standardised size chart) or 6 – 14 (approx. UK 18 – 36, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: If you fit into both size ranges and are unsure which to purchase, the 6 – 14 size range has been drafted for a larger bust cup and a curvier figure. The 1 – 8 size range is based on a dressmaker’s B cup and a 5’3″ – 5’7″ height. The 6 – 14 size range is based on a dressmaker’s D cup and a 5’3″ – 5’8″ height. To determine your dressmaker’s cup size, measure your full bust and upper bust and subtract. Each 2.5 cm (1″) difference equates to one cup size.

Notions: Fusing.

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