Sew DIY Lou Box Dress 1

Buy the Lou Box Dress 1 sewing pattern from Sew DIY. The Lou Box Dress 1 is a loose-fitting cocoon style dress. Worn alone, it’s perfect for warm summer days. Paired with a sweater, tights and boots, it will take you through the colder months. Make it in linen for a casual look or printed silk for a luxurious night out. View A features a medium scoop neck, 3/4 length sleeves with cuffs, in-seam pockets and a knee-length skirt. View B features short cuff sleeves and patch pockets. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.

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: This pattern is designed to be used with medium weight knit or woven fabrics, such as linen, rayon, crepe de chine, chiffon, georgette and jersey. View A is also suitable for sweatshirt knit fabric.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.2 m (3 - 3 1/2 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.8 m (2 - 3 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 3 m (2 7/8 - 3 1/4 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.6 m (1 5/8 - 2 7/8 yd).

Note: If you are sewing with knit fabric and using the optional hem band, you may need an additional 0.2 m (1/4 yd) of fabric.

Sizing: US 0 - 32 (approx. UK 4 - 30). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements. This pattern is designed for a height of 5’10” (178 cm), but you can adjust the garment length at the lengthen/shorten lines to suit your height and style preferences.

Notions: Thread // For woven fabrics: 1 shank button, 1 cm (3/8") wide.

PDF pattern includes: A print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern, A0 pattern and illustrated instructions.

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