Sew Over It Malorie Dress

Buy the Malorie Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Malorie features a midi skirt with deep pleats at the front, gathers at the back, and optional in-seam pockets. Shaping is created with unique darts in the front bodice, something a little bit different that technical sewists will love!

The wide, bra-covering straps are integrated into the lined front bodice to create a modern square neckline, and they are secured at the back with decorative buttons.

There are two options for the back of the dress. Choose Version 1 for an easy pull-on style with no closures. The shirred back panel makes for easy fitting and comfortable wearing. Or choose Version 2, finished with an invisible zip on the side, for a sleeker 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: Malorie can work in a range of woven fabrics. Choose cotton poplin or cotton lawn for an easier sew and more structure, or opt for viscose, viscose linen or crepe for a dress with more movement. A plain or geometric fabric will show off the interesting front bodice detail. 

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include only 10 cm (1/8 yd) buffer to avoid fabric wastage. 

Sizes 6 - 20

Version 1: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd).

Version 2: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 3 m (3 3/8 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3 m (3 3/8 yd).

Lining: Version 1: 0.75 m (7/8 yd) // Version 2: 0.9 m (1 yd).

Sizes 18 - 30

Version 1: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 3 m (3 3/8 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3 m (3 3/8 yd).

Version 2: 1.15 m (44") wide fabric: 3.1 m (3 1/2 yd) // 1.40 m (55") wide fabric: 3 m (3 3/8 yd).

Lining: Version 1: 0.8 m (7/8 yd) // Version 2: 1 m (1 1/8 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: Two 25 mm buttons // Version 1: spool of shirring elastic; length of 6 mm wide elastic // Version 2: 30 cm (12") invisible zip.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (22 pages for sizes 6-20, 27 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages for sizes 6-20, 27 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 6-20, 2 sheets for sizes 18-30) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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