Sew Over It Norah Dress

Buy the Norah Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. This contemporary wrap dress features grown-on sleeves and optional oversized patch pockets that really make a statement. With no darts, shaping is provided by gathers under the bust. The back bodice and the skirt are also gathered into a wide waistband. The midi length skirt has a gentle A-line shape, and the dress closes with a tie belt that sits over the waistband. The V-neckline is finished with a neckband, and Norah is hemmed with a neat technique that will give you a high end result.

Make a classic Norah Dress in a plain fabric to really show off the design lines, or have fun with a print! Use a linen or viscose linen for a more structured dress, or a viscose or crepe for a softer silhouette.

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Norah is best made in a medium weight woven fabric with drape, such as medium weight crepe, viscose twills, linen, or a linen viscose mix. You can also use viscoses and lightweight crepes for a softer silhouette.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 6 – 20

1.15 m wide fabric: 4.5 m.

1.40 m wide fabric: 4 m.

Sizes 18 – 30

1.15 m wide fabric (sizes 18-24 only): 4.8 m.

1.40 m wide fabric: 4.3 m.

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: If you are using a lighter fabric, you may want to interface the outer waistband pieces.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (50 pages for sizes 6-20, 54 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (53 pages for sizes 6-20, 66 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 6-20, 3 sheets for sizes 18-30) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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