Pattern Scout Ella Dress

Buy the Ella Dress sewing pattern from Pattern Scout. Ella is a sleeveless shift dress with a boat neckline and centre back invisible zip closure. The dress can be cut on the bias for a more fluid, body skimming drape. Or cut it on the straight grain to make a simple-to-sew wardrobe staple. The neckline and armholes are finished with facings.

Version A is an above-the-knee length mini dress. Version B is a midi length dress that finishes at the mid-calf.

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: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Woven (non-stretch) light or medium weight fabrics, such as rayon, linen, silk, or satin.

Fabric requirements: If using a directional print or pattern matching (with stripes, plaids, etc.) additional yardage may be required.

On straight grainline:

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: Mini dress, 2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd (2 - 2.5 m) // Midi dress, 3 - 3 3/4 yd (2.7 - 3.4 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Mini dress, 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yd (1.4 - 2.3 m) // Midi dress, 3 - 3 1/4 yd (2.7 - 3 m).

On bias:

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: Mini dress (sizes 0-8 only), 2 1/4 yd (2 m) // Midi dress, not possible.

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Mini dress, 2 - 2 1/2 yd (1.8 - 2.3 m) // Midi dress (sizes 0-18 only), 2 3/4 - 3 yd (2.5 - 2.7 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 30 with B, C and D cups (approx. UK 6/8 – 30/32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Choose your size based on your HIGH BUST measurement first, then find the FULL BUST cup size that is closest to your FULL BUST measurement. If your full bust measurement is greater than the D cup size, it is recommended to select the next size up.

Notions: One 20" (50 cm) invisible zipper; fusible interfacing (choose appropriate interfacing based on fabric weight).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (52 pages for each bust cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for each bust cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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