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Sew Liberated
Sew Liberated Hinterland Dress
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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Hinterland Dress sewing pattern from Sew Liberated. The Hinterland Dress offers a timeless, comfortable, and elegant silhouette. Featuring three sleeve options, partial and full button down plackets, a customisable length, and in-seam pockets, this is a pattern workhorse that spans the seasons.
The fit is loose, with side bust darts and a gathered skirt with optional waist ties, and is easily modified for maternity and nursing. Don’t feel like buttons? Cut the front bodice on the fold for a placket-free hack. You might consider lengthening the bodice and hacking it into an adorable cropped top too! This pattern is part of the Sedimentary Capsule, and pairs well with Sew Liberated's Metamorphic Dress, Arenite Pants, Gypsum Skirt, and Strata Top.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
- 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: The Hinterland Dress is designed for woven fabrics. Look for mid-weight linen, silk noil, cotton ikat, and light- to mid-weight chambray or denim.
Fabric requirements: If you want to extend the skirt length, you will need to purchase extra fabric. Additional fabric is also required if you have a directional fabric or will be pattern matching.
Sizes 0 - 24
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: Sleeveless (A), 3.4 yd (3.1 m) // Cap sleeve (B), 3.6 yd (3.3 m) // 3/4 sleeve (C), 3.8 yd (3.5 m).
54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Sleeveless (A), 3.2 yd (2.9 m) // Cap sleeve (B), 3.2 yd (2.9 m) // 3/4 sleeve (C), 3.4 yd (3.1 m).
Sizes 26 - 34
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: Sleeveless (A), 4.1 yd (3.7 m) // Cap sleeve (B), 4.2 yd (3.8 m) single layer cutout only // 3/4 sleeve (C), 4.3 yd (3.9 m) single layer cutout only.
54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Sleeveless (A), 3.5 yd (3.2 m) // Cap sleeve (B), 3.6 yd (3.3 m) // 3/4 sleeve (C), 3.9 yd (3.5 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.
Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.5 m) for bodice-only placket version or 1 1/4 yd (1.1 m) for full-front placket version; 1/2"-5/8" (19 mm) buttons, 4 (or 5) for bodice-only placket version or 11 (or 12) for full-front placket version // Optional: Wonder Tape.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (46 pages for sizes 0-24, 55 pages for sizes 22-34); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 0-24, 3 sheets for sizes 22-34) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No. Note: The pattern pieces in the copy shop files may be too close to the edge for some UK copy shop printers.
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I was surprised to see that this pattern doesn't have many reviews. Looking at the hashtag online, it's SUCH a popular dress, and for good reason. With that in mind, I've nipped on The Fold Line to shout about it a little bit because I think it's such a good wardrobe staple.
The Hinterland is smart/stylish yet comfortable, has great instructions and POCKETS. I've linked my blog post below, which is mainly about the details of my latest Hinterland.
I like the bodice button placket, but there is an option for a full button placket. I also put the waist ties in because I like that silhouette on my body.
In terms of adjustments, I did a full bicep adjustment (standard for me), which results in a slight gathered sleeve head. I'm sure I could flatten this out, but I like it.
I've made versions out of crepe, viscose and cotton velvet, but the world is your (woven) oyster with this pattern!
https://yorkiemousehouse.home.blog/2022/12/24/the-devil-is-in-the-details/
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I will start this by saying - what a super pattern! It was truly a joy to sew, especially in this gorgeous double gauze from a SewHayleyJane box. Incredibly versatile, tons of design options and hacking potential.
With my shape, I usually need some waist-cinching action (otherwise I tend to look like a cube!) so I elected to do the full placket version with the elasticated waist hack that is available on the Sew Liberated website. I also did the V neck hack as I find that neckline more flattering on me.
If you decide to follow this hack, be prepared to spend an hour or so making the necessary adjustments to the pattern pieces. It guides you through how to change the position of a bust dart, alter the neckline, draft an elastic channel and re-draft a bias facing. A good skills builder!
The hack calls for ½” elastic but I prefer a thicker band so I used 1" width instead. Make sure that you remember to increase the width of the channel piece accordingly.
With doing the hacks, there are few extra steps that you need to adhere to (which are detailed in the blog post) e.g. inserting the elastic. You need do this before sewing the sides and skirt on, so you can’t really test the fit. The hack advises the elastic to be the length of the bodice less 3”, but upon insertion it didn’t really add enough ruche to my satisfaction, so I proceeded to take off another 5” or so and crossed my fingers!
Luckily it turned out great! I did fluff up the neckline facing (which I only realised after I had trimmed the seam allowances!) so it’s not completely right, but thankfully I could make it work.
I made the bias facing using one of the fat quarters from a previous SHJ box, and I really love the contrast. Just gives it that little bit extra that you only get with me-mades.
The dress is so perfectly soft and cosy, I love it so much. I can easily see me wearing this all year round as the fabric and dress pairing is so versatile. For winter I have teamed with thick tights and a big woolly cardigan for extra snug – bring on the mince pies and mulled wine!
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I made the longer length with the bodice button placket and sleeveless version of this dress. Because you can sew with or without sleeves, half button placket or full button placket and choose from multiple lengths I really think this is one of the most versatile dress patterns out there! I am so excited to make a full button placket version out of linen and a no-button-placket-at-all version out of tartan. It was fun and easy to sew and because of the loose shape it was required almost no fitting! Would recommend!
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I've only made one Hinterland dress so far, but I think this is one of those patterns that I will reach for again and again - partly because it's lovely to sew, but mostly because there are so many variations. Not to mention the endless 'hacking' potential and there are plenty of ideas for this on the Sew Liberated Instagram account.
I had 1.5m of gorgeous Merchant and Mills metallic laundered linen in my stash, which I was determined to use for my dress even though the pattern states you need over 2m. By making the least fabric-hungry version (short skirt/half placket/no sleeves/no waist ties) and doing some epic pattern tetris - I made it happen!
I thought the instructions were great - clear, well laid-out and easy to follow. I had no trouble at all during construction and it was a quick and enjoyable sew. Because of the relaxed fit, this would be a great pattern for beginner sewists, particularly if they wanted to tackle a button placket for the first time.
I made a size 4 with no alterations and it fits me well (I'm a UK size 8/10 and 5'4" tall). I think I would possibly lengthen the skirt by an inch or so if I made the shorter version again for a little more coverage - it's fine, but I think I'd feel more comfortable with less thigh on display!
My finished Hinterland dress is just what I wanted - perfect for warm weather with a relaxed and rustic feel that shows off the gorgeous fabric. It's super comfy to wear and I'll be on the look out for some more lovely linens for my next version! I really want to try the longer version with a full button placket and sleeves and I really like the idea of hacking it into a skirt too!
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I've made two Hinterland dresses - one which I hacked to have no button placket and full sleeves, and one as a breastfeeding-friendly dress for my sister-in-law. The button placket options, and the option to remove them altogether, makes this such a versatile pattern - I've also hacked it to be a button-front skirt!
The fit is quite loose, so I didn't find fitting to be such a big issue. The pattern is drafted for a C-cup, and I'm a B-cup, so the darts don't hit me quite as well as they probably should. But the rayon fabric I used is so drapey that you really can't tell. The loose fit doesn't work so well for me, but with the waist ties tied up in the back I LOVE how it looks.
I sewed my sister-in-law's version in silk noil, as recommended by the pattern, and it looks lovely. She IS a C-cup so the fit is right on her, and it'll be great for breastfeeding, since she can just unbutton the front.
Really great pattern - I'll probably use it again and again!
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