Sew Over It Hettie Dress

Buy the Hettie Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Hettie is fabulous to wear and quick and easy to sew – everything you want in a party dress!

This trapeze style dress is fitted at the shoulders and bust with a loose fit over the waist and hips. It features a V-neckline and a big pleat at the centre front that creates shaping over the bust. Ties are sewn into the side seams under the bust so you can cinch the dress in at the back for a more defined shape. The hem hits just above the knee, and the pattern includes optional in-seam pockets.

Choose between two sleeve lengths: 3/4 or full-length. Both are finished with wide elastic at the hem creating a cuff effect. There are no closures, and the neckline is finished neatly with a facing.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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: Hettie can be sewn in a wide range of fabrics. Choose a brocade or jacquard for lots of volume and structure, or a crepe or viscose for a softer look. Cotton will provide some structure but still have a soft drape and is the ideal choice for beginners. 

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include only 10 cm (1/8 yd) buffer to avoid fabric wastage. These requirements are for Version 1 (shorter sleeve). For Version 2 you will need 20 cm (1/4 yd) more fabric.

Sizes 6 - 20

1.15 m (44") wide fabric: not possible.

1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.8 m (2 7/8 - 3 1/8 yd).

Sizes 18 - 30

1.15 m (44") wide fabric: not possible.

1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3.5 m (3 7/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 20 and UK 18 – 30 (approx. UK 6 – 20 and UK 20 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is split into two different blocks. The 6-20 size range is drafted for a B cup. The 18-30 size range is drafted for a D cup.

Notions: 0.5 m of lightweight interfacing for the neckline facing; 0.5 m x 2.5 cm wide elastic for the cuffs.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (42 pages for sizes 6-20, 49 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (48 pages for sizes 6-20, 49 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 6-20, 3 sheets for sizes 18-30) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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