Sew Me Something Ada Dress, Top and Skirt

Buy the Ada Dress, Top and Skirt sewing pattern from Sew Me Something. The dress has a simple wrap shape and is incredibly straightforward to make up. The crossover sits high enough to be comfortable, but you can always add a hidden snap fastening underneath if you prefer a bit more security. The dolman sleeves cover the shoulders and upper arms. The dress has two skirt options: A-line or flared. The pattern also includes options to make a peplum top or a skirt.

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: Linen, soft denim, viscose rayon, printed cotton, cotton lawn, chambray.

Fabric requirements: For non-directional print.

Sizes 6 – 20

114 cm wide fabric: A-line dress, 2.9 - 3.5 m // Flared dress, 2.8 - 3.5 m // Top with A-line peplum, 1.5 - 2.0 m // Top with flared peplum, 1.5 - 1.9 m // A-line skirt, 2.0 - 2.4 m // Flared skirt, 2.0 - 2.4 m.

140 cm wide fabric: A-line dress, 2.4 - 2.8 m // Flared dress, 2.5 - 2.8 m // Top with A-line peplum, 1.4 - 1.6 m // Top with flared peplum, 1.4 - 1.6 m // A-line skirt, 1.7 - 2.0 m // Flared skirt, 1.7 - 1.8 m.

Sizes 20 – 34

114 cm wide fabric: A-line dress (sizes 20-26 only), 4.0 m // Flared dress, N/A // Top with A-line peplum, 2.1 - 2.7 m // Top with flared peplum, 2.2 - 2.7 m // A-line skirt (sizes 20-26 only), 2.7 m // Flared skirt, N/A.

140 cm wide fabric: A-line dress, 3.5 - 4.2 m // Flared dress, 3.5 - 4.2 m // Top with A-line peplum, 2.0 - 2.1 m // Top with flared peplum, 2.0 - 2.1 m // A-line skirt, 2.3 - 2.4 m // Flared skirt, 2.6 m.

Sizing: UK 6 – 20 or UK 20 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 18 or UK 22 – 36, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing, 90 cm wide, 80 cm (dress); one button; small popper or snap fastening (optional).

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