Sew Over It Doris Dress

Buy the Doris Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Doris is the perfect summer dress. Feminine and romantic, throw it on and you’ll be all set for a picnic in the park, day at the beach, or hey, even a stint in the office. A truly versatile wardrobe staple, the Doris Dress will keep you looking elegant and put-together no matter what you get up to this season.

Inspired by the designer's love of 1950s fashion, this semi-fitted dress features a scooped neck bodice, bust pleats for delicate shaping, and floaty grown-on sleeves. The waist can be left unfitted for warmer days, or cinched in at the back with the attached ties or fixed back belt. The fluted panelled skirt has two length variations: short and cute above the knee, or elegant below the knee. Doris closes with a concealed zip in the side seam and has an optional buttonhole closure at the centre front.

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: Woven fabrics such as lightweight cotton, rayon, viscose and crepe.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1: 1.15 m wide fabric: not possible // 1.40 m wide fabric: 3.2 - 3.7 m.

Version 2: 1.15 m wide fabric: 3 - 3.2 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.7 m.

Sizing: UK 6 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.3 m of lightweight fusible interfacing; 16" concealed zip; 6-8 buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (41 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (41 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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