Vikisews Leora Dress PDF

Buy the Leora Dress sewing pattern from Vikisews. Leora is a close-fitting dress with a sheath silhouette. The front is made up of two separate parts, the front bodice and the front skirt. The centre front bodice seam is finished with two channels. The tie pulled through the channels creates gathers at the bust. The top edge of the front skirt is curved. The dress features long set-in fitted sleeves and a deep V-neckline. Leora is below-the-knee length.

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

– 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 knit, ponte di roma, knit fabrics, double-knit fabrics, rib knit fabrics. The fibre content should include elastane.

The dress in the photos is made of a double-knit fabric. The fabric is medium weight, malleable and stretchy. The fibre content is a blend of wool, viscose and elastane.

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

Main: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.33 m (1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yd) // 160 cm (63") wide fabric: 1.24 - 2 m (1 1/4 - 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:

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 Anya: Height 169 cm (5'6") / Bust 84 cm (33 1/8") / Waist 64 cm (25 1/4") / Hips 91 cm (36"). Anya is wearing size 36 in height 2.

Notions: 

– Lightweight fusible knit interfacing, 140 cm (55”) wide, 10 cm (4”). Fusible straight grained seam tape is an alternative, 30 cm (12”).
– Knit bias tape, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide, 1.5 - 2 m (59" - 79"). Can be replaced with 1 cm (3/8") wide silicone tape.
– Matching thread

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (21-30 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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