Tammy Handmade

Tammy Handmade Leona Dress

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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Leona Dress sewing pattern from Tammy Handmade. The Leona Dress has a figure-hugging silhouette that compliments your curves and creates an effortlessly stylish vibe. This slip-on style dress has no tricky fastenings so is perfect for confident beginners! The bodice has a fitted shape with a deep v neckline, low back and thin straps. The dress is semi-lined and has two versions: midi-length with side slits, or a shorter length.

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: This dress can be sewn with any 4-way stretch fabric such as jersey, crepe jersey, stretch velvet, scuba, or any fabric that has at least an 8% elastane/spandex content and isn't too lightweight. A medium weight fabric will have more structure and will feel less flimsy.

Fabric requirements: 145 cm (57") wide fabric: Sizes 6 - 16, 2 m // Sizes 18 - 24, 2.5 m.

Sizing: UK 6 - 24. Please check the size chart.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home patterns (24 pages for sizes 6-16, 29 pages for sizes 14-24); A0 copy shop patterns (2 sheets for sizes 6-16, 2 sheets for sizes 14-24).

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RubyRosesSews
Creating my own velvet Leona dress

I wanted to make myself a fun party dress to wear, even though there were no parties to go to! The Leona Dress was the perfect choice. I saw this beautiful velvet at Fabric Godmother, and just fell in love with the geometric op art print! I didn’t buy it straight away, but once I saw this pattern – I knew the perfect fabric. Tammy’s version of the Leona dress is made from beautiful navy velvet. Which I think is what influenced me to make my own velvet version.

I cut a size 12 as I didn’t want it to be skin tight. At the last minute before cutting. This pattern calls for 2m of fabric, but I was making a smaller size I decided to just buy 1.5m.

The Leona dress was a nice simple one to sew. After turning out the straps the facings are laid on and sewn. The side seams are then sewn down to the slit opening.

I didn’t make adjustments to the pattern, but I added a couple of steps into the making that I think really helped with the finish. So just after the facings have been sewn to the front and back, I under stitched the seam allowance to the facing, this helps it sit nice and flatly. It also stops the facing riding up to the front while wearing it.

I also added another step to keep the facing down which was to “stitch in the ditch.” Sewing in the side seam to keep the facing in place, I did this on both sides. I think with these two added steps you’ll send up with a more professional finish.

I do really love this pattern and the way it turned out. I also I love the fact I can layer it and make it more casual,

More reviews over on my blog:

https://rubyrosesews.com/