The Ava Dress is a sleeveless, popover dress with a faux wrap bodice and elasticated waist. The sleeveless shoulder edge is extended slightly beyond the shoulder point for a modern silhouette. Ava can be sewn as an above the knee dress length (VERSION A) or a maxi dress length (VERSION B).
This is your new spring/summer go-to frock! Wear it casually with flat sandals or sneakers, layer it with your favourite cardigan or jean jacket, or dress it up with statement shoes and jewellery.
Techniques Covered in this Pattern
- Installing bodice facings
- French seams
- Decorative topstitching
Sizes: US sizes 0-30 with B, C, and D Cup
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner.
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Interfacing:
Medium to lightweight fusible interfacing (choose interfacing based on fabric weight)
Notions:
Approximately 1 meter of 2 cm wide elastic
Fabric Recommendations:
Medium to lightweight woven fabrics, such as linen, cotton sateen/ lawn/ batiste/ chambray, rayon, Lyocell, and Tencel.
PDF Files Included in Download:
- Instruction Booklet, 21 pages
- Print-at-home of all pattern sizes files - US Letter and A4 (37 pages)
- Copyshop Pattern of all pattern sizes files - A0 Size, 2 sheets per cup size
- Pattern files include size layers and sheet printing instructions, so you only have to print what you need.
Additional Resources:
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Sewalong on the Pattern Scout YouTube channel.