Sew Over It Maria Dress

Buy the Maria Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Maria features a gentle V-neckline, beautifully pleated bodice, and fitted waist to create a striking vintage-inspired silhouette. A faux wrap (that never gapes!), side zip opening, bra-friendly straps, and fully lined bodice make this dress as comfortable to wear as it is pretty. The gathered skirt balances out the fitted bodice to give you a gorgeous, swish-able silhouette, and of course there's plenty of room for pockets.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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 woven fabrics. Use cotton lawn or poplin to get a dress with more structure and a defined silhouette, or opt for viscose or crepe for softer bust pleats and less volume in the skirt. Line the bodice with cotton lawn or voile.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include only 10 cm (4") buffer to avoid fabric wastage.

Sizes 6 - 20

1.15 m (45") wide fabric: Main, 2.7 m (3 yd) // Lining, 0.6 m (5/8 yd).

1.40 m (54") wide fabric: Main, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd) // Lining, 0.6 m (5/8 yd).

Sizes 18 - 30

1.15 m (45") wide fabric (sizes 18-20 only): Main, 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd) // Lining, 0.7 m (3/4 yd).

1.40 m (54") wide fabric: Main, 2.7 - 2.8 m (3 - 3 1/8 yd) // Lining, 0.7 - 0.8 m (3/4 - 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: 30 cm (12") concealed zip; 1.5 m of seam tape interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (24 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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