Sew Over It Lori Dress

Buy the Lori Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Lori is a feminine and versatile short-sleeved wrap dress ideal for spring and summer. Fitted with bust darts on the front and waist darts on the back bodice, Lori features a beautiful silhouette with a generous wrap that is secured on the inside as well as on the outside with a pretty tie at the waist.

The pattern includes two styles. Version 1 is a timeless design with a pointed flat collar and gently puffed sleeves with cuffs. Version 2 is more unexpected, with a mandarin-style collar that sits flat around the neck and pretty notched sleeves to match the curves of the collar.

Lori can be a lovely daytime dress or a showstopper for a special occasion, depending on your fabric choice. Use something with plenty of drape for an effortlessly elegant look.

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: Light to medium weight fabrics with drape. Think viscose, viscose twills, crepes and lightweight linen. You could also make Lori out of a cotton or cotton lawn for a more structured look. 

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 6 - 20

Version 1: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 2.8 - 4.5 m (3 1/8 - 5 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 2.6 - 3.4 m (2 7/8 - 3 3/4 yd).

Version 2: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 3 - 4.5 m (3 3/8 - 5 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 2.6 - 3.4 m (2 7/8 - 3 3/4 yd).

Sizes 18 - 30

Version 1: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 4.3 - 5.1 m (4 3/4 - 5 5/8 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3.5 - 4.5 m (3 7/8 - 5 yd).

Version 2: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 4.4 - 5 m (4 7/8 - 5 1/2 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3.5 - 4.5 m (3 7/8 - 5 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: Interfacing; a length of ribbon/stay tape; seam tape interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (57 pages for sizes 6-20, 62 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (62 pages for sizes 6-20, 67 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 6-20, 4 sheets for sizes 18-30) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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