Wardrobe by Me Balka Dress

Buy the Balka Dress sewing pattern from Wardrobe by Me. Balka is a kaftan-style dress or blouse with a button placket. The sleeves are attached to the shoulders with abundant gathers and have elasticated hems. The skirt of the dress features numerous gathers at the waist and side seam pockets.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– 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: Use lightweight woven fabric. For a dramatic effect, use cotton or linen. For a softer effect, use viscose or silk.

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: View A, 3 m (3.25 yd) // View B, 1.9 m (2.25 yd).

Sizing: EU 30 – 54 / US 0 – 24 (approx. UK 6 – 24, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing, 0.25 m/yd; three 10-12 mm (3/8"-1/2") buttons; elastic, 5-10 mm (1/4"-3/8") wide, 60-72 cm (23.5"-29.5").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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