True Bias Darla Dress and Jumpsuit

Buy the Darla Dress and Jumpsuit sewing pattern from True Bias. Darla is a dress or jumpsuit with four views. All views have a self-lined fitted bodice with spaghetti straps, gathered waistline, and in-seam pockets. Views A and B are dresses, while Views C and D are jumpsuits. You can choose between a classic bodice back with an invisible zipper (Views A and C), or a tie back closure (Views B and D). All views can be made in either a mini or maxi 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: Lightweight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, rayon, linen, or silk.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 0 – 18

A/B Mini: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.5 yd (2 - 2.3 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.2 yd (1.6 - 2 m).

C/D Mini: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 - 3 yd (2.3 - 2.7 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.2 yd (1.6 - 2 m).

A/B Maxi: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.2 - 3.5 yd (2.9 - 3.2 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.2 yd (2.6 - 2.9 m).

C/D Maxi: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.5 - 4 yd (3.2 - 3.7 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.2 yd (2.6 - 2.9 m).

Sizes 14 – 32  

A/B Mini: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3.4 yd (2.7 - 3.1 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.4 - 2.8 yd (2.2 - 2.6 m).

C/D Mini: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.4 - 4.6 yd (4 - 4.2 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.4 - 2.8 yd (2.2 - 2.6 m).

A/B Maxi: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric (sizes 14-28 only): 3.7 - 4.2 yd (3.4 - 3.8 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 3.4 - 3.8 yd (3.1 - 3.5 m).

C/D Maxi: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 6.4 - 6.7 yd (5.9 - 6.1 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 3.4 - 3.8 yd (3.1 - 3.5 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 18 or US 14 – 32 (approx. UK 6/8 – 18/20 or UK 16 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 14 – 32 block has a slightly more curvy set of dimensions than the 0 – 18 block. The 14 – 32 block has a D instead of a C cup (meaning a 4″ rather than a 3″ difference between your full and high bust) and has a 1″ larger difference between the waist and hip circumference. Both size ranges are drafted for an average height of 5’5″.

Notions: 1/2 yd of lightweight fusible interfacing // Views A and C only: invisible zipper, 16" (or longer) for sizes 0-18 or 18" (or longer) for sizes 14-32; hook and eye // Views B and D only: 3/8" elastic, 3/4 yd for sizes 0-18 or 1 yd for sizes 14-32.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (69 pages for sizes 0-18, 89 pages for sizes 14-32); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets for sizes 0-18, 5 sheets for sizes 14-32); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for sizes 14-32) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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