Sew Liberated Ember Dress

Buy the Ember Dress sewing pattern from Sew Liberated. The Ember Dress is a loose-fitting pull-on dress with a tied waist and V-neckline. The waist is tightened with ties on each side gathered through tie channels on the front and back. The V neckline is finished with a shaped facing. Choose between a 3/4 or long sleeve, in two different views, both with a gathered cap. The bodice and skirt feature princess seams on the front and back, with plenty of hem swing in the midi-length skirt for a dramatic twirl. The skirt has in-seam pockets set into the side seams.

Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate

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: Light- to mid-weight wovens with moderate drape, such as rayon challis, cotton poplin, chambray, viscose, silk charmeuse, or linen, with no stretch. Cotton poplin is recommended for beginners for its ease of sewing. Suggested weight range: 3-6 oz. (102-200 gsm).

Fabric requirements: 

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: View A 3/4 sleeve, 3.9 - 5.4 yd (3.6 - 5 m) // View A long sleeve, 4.4 - 5.9 yd (4 - 5.4 m) // View B 3/4 sleeve, 4.1 - 5.8 yd (3.8 - 5.3 m) // View B long sleeve, 4.5 - 6.1 yd (4.1 - 5.6 m).

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: View A 3/4 sleeve, 5 - 6.3 yd (4.6 - 5.8 m) // View A long sleeve, 5.5 - 6.8 yd (5 - 6.2 m) // View B 3/4 sleeve, 5.2 - 6.5 yd (4.8 - 6 m) // View B long sleeve, 5.6 - 6.9 yd (5.1 - 6.3 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6/8 – 32/34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 5'5" (165 cm) and a dressmaker's cup size C.

Notions: 0.5 yd/m of lightweight fusible interfacing; tube turner for ties // View B only: 1/4" (6 mm)-wide elastic, 1.5 yd (1.4 m); 3/8"-1/2" (1-1.3 cm)-wide fine lace, 5.4 yd (5 m); thread that matches your lace for topstitching the lace.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (57 pages for sizes 0-24, 65 pages for sizes 22-34); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 0-24, 3 sheets for sizes 22-34) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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