The Assembly Line

The Assembly Line Sewing Patterns - Drop Waist Dress Pattern

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The Drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets. There are lots of variations that you can create from this pattern

You can easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instruction).

Sewing Skill Level Advanced Beginner

The paper pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with step-by-step assembly instruction, in English

Fabric needed:

DRESS 140-150 cm fabric width
XS  2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m

TOP 1 40-150 cm fabric width
XS  0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m

Suggested fabrics are light to midweight fabrics.

You will also need:

  • Matching thread
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Optional:
    Buy pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1,5-2 cm.
    Neckline = 120 cm
    Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
    Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size