Buy the Orchid Midi Dress sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. Orchid is a wrap dress with a midi length skirt. View A has ruffle sleeves. View B has long sleeves with a gathered cap and wrist. There is a combination of elastic and drawstring to define the waist and add drape to the bodice.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– 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
Suggested fabrics: This style is designed for a light to medium weight woven fabric with a nice drape. Rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen, double gauze. View A is best suited for rayon challis or rayon crepe to allow the ruffle sleeve to drape. A minimum fabric width of 45” (115 cm) is required.
Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly.
45"" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 - 5 1/2 yd (3.6 - 5 m) // 54"" (137 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 4 3/4 yd (2.7 - 4.4 m) // Lining for pocket bags: 1/2 yd (0.4 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 - 30) with A/B and C/D bust cup options. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Use the high bust and full bust measurements to determine your size. If you fall between sizes, size down. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.
This pattern includes two bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0” and 2” (5 cm) use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2” (5 cm) and 4” (10 cm) use the C/D cup. If you have more than a 4” (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.
Notions: 1 yd/m of tricot fusible interfacing; 1 yd/m of 1/2"" (1.25 cm) elastic for waist drawstring; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of 3/8"" (1 cm) elastic for View B cuffs // Optional: hidden snap.
PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (72 pages); US copy shop pattern (36"" x 150""); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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