Vikisews Eliza Dress

Buy the Eliza Dress sewing pattern from Vikisews. Eliza is a close-fitting dress. The front of the dress consists of two parts: the main front part and the bodice overlay. The main front part has bust darts starting at the side seams and a deep plunging neckline that extends below the bust level. The front bodice overlay features a decorative twist at the bust level and a deep V-neckline. The set-in sleeves are long and close-fitting. Eliza is below-knee length.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). Includes all sizes for 5’5″ height (option 2 in the size chart). 

NOTE: THE PAPER PATTERN DOES NOT INCLUDE PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUCTIONS (AS A PDF FILE) USING A QR CODE ON THE PATTERN SHEETS.

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). Your selected size will include all 4 height options. What is a PDF?

If you would like to order a printed A0 copy shop pattern, please complete your PDF purchase, then upload the A0 file for your chosen height here. For example, to print size 52 in height 4, upload the A0 file labelled '52-4′. Note for designs with linings, you may need to upload two A0 files (one for the garment, and one for the lining). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Sweater knits, ponte di roma, knits, ribbed knits.

The dress in the photos is made of soft pliable sweater knit. The fibre content is 45% viscose + 33% polyester + 22% nylon.

Fabric requirements: When purchasing fabric, buy 5% more than required to account for shrinkage.

Main: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric, cut in one direction, 1.66 - 2.21 m (1 7/8 - 2 3/8 yd) // 160 cm (63") wide fabric, cut in one direction, 1.32 - 2.08 m (1 1/2 - 2 1/4 yd).

Sizing: 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Vikisews patterns are designed for a B/C cup.

The PDF pattern includes 4 height options (PAPER pattern includes height 2 only):

Height 1 = 154 – 160 cm (5’1″ – 5’3″)
Height 2 = 162 – 168 cm (5’4″ – 5’6″)
Height 3 = 170 – 176 cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
Height 4 = 178 – 184 cm (5’10” – 6′1″)

Model Ksenia: Height 171 cm (5'7") / Bust 86 cm (33 3/4") / Waist 63 cm (24 3/4") / Hips 92 cm (36 1/4"). Ksenia is wearing size 36 in height 2.

Notions: 

– Lightweight knit interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, 0.1 m (1/8 yd) (can be replaced with pre-made straight-grain fusible stay tape, 0.1 m (1/8 yd))
– Fold-over elastic binding, 1 cm (3/8") wide, 1.5 - 3 m (1 5/8 - 3 1/4 yd) (can be replaced with 1 cm (3/8") wide clear elastic)
– Matching thread

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (21-28 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (24-30 pages); plotter pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

Note: The PDF pattern includes all 4 height options. Before cutting, please double check you are using the correct option for your height. For example, to make size 52 in height 4, choose the files labelled '52-4′.

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