Every Day's A Weekend Tiered Dress

Designed for stretch knit fabrics, the Every Day’s A Weekend Tiered Dress features an easy fit bodice, tiered skirt and a fabulous choice of sleeves & necklines including a warm roll neck.

Mix & match tier lengths to wear it short, knee or midi length to complete a summer, winter or trans-seasonal look.

With its non-defined waistline, it's sometimes called a buffet dress.

And yes! It has optional pockets ❤ 

WATCH THE EVERY DAY'S A WEEKEND DRESS VIDEO

Scroll to the bottom of the page for tester photos video.

◄FEATURES

• Easy fit bodice with flared or tapered design (note, this is not fitted).
• Seam at the natural waist (easily adjustable).
• Tiered skirt design. 
• 3 Lengths - mini, knee or midi length. 
• 6 Necklines to choose from - 3 rounded, 2 V & roll neck.
• 4 Plain sleeve options - cap, short, 3/4, & long sleeves.
• 2 Bishop/balloon sleeves - cropped & full. 
• Optional pockets.
• No need to multi-size with our easy fit silhouette.
• Mashes & pattern hack to your hearts content.  
• View sketches here.

 

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Looking for the fitted bodice add-on? You'll find that here.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE between the Dream On Dress & the Every Day's A Weekend Dress (EDAW)?

1. Bodices: Dream On is fully fitted to the body. EDAW is easy fit.
2. Sleeveless: Dream On has a sleeveless option. EDAW doesn't.
3. Skirt: Dream On has skirt option. EDAW doesn't.
4. Maxi: Dream On includes maxi length. EDAW doesn't. Tier 1 is also slightly narrower on the Dream On too.
5. V-neck: EDAW has a v-neck. Dream On doesn't.
6. Gathering With Elastic Video: Dream On has a video.

 

◄SIZING

• Size Range: Aussie Size 4-30 (approximately US 0-28).
• Upper Bust Measurement 73-135cm (28.5-53").
• View size chart here. 

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

FABRIC

• Designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics only - this means that your fabric needs elastane (lycra/spandex) & good resilience (the stretch bounces back).
• This pattern is not suitable for woven fabrics, including stretch woven fabrics. Not suitable for thick fabrics.
• Click here to view the fabric requirements chart. 

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include Viscose or rayon elastane knits, Double brushed poly (DBP), Single brushed poly (SBP), Stretch knit crepe, Poly elastane knits, Cotton Lycra (recommend soft & not over 180gsm), Bamboo & Modal elastane knits, Cupro, ITY, Wool knits, Sweater knit, Hacci, DTY, Liverpool. 

 

TRIMS

• Bishop & Cropped Bishop Sleeve: 12mm (1/2") elastic. 
• 6mm clear elastic - to stabilise gathering. Optional.

 

◄PATTERN SPECS

• FORMATS: A4/Letter, A0 Copyshop, Projector
• PROJECTOR FILES: Updated to include multi colour & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces. Centre fold line so you can cut on the fold if needed.
• FABRIC TYPE: 4-way stretch knit fabrics
• LAYERED: Yes
• SIZES: AU 4-30 (US 0-28)
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader
• ABBREVIATION: EDAW

◄PATTERN MASHING

Add new design elements to your dress by combining with some of our other patterns: 

• Bishop Sleeve with Cuff - True Romance or Starstruck Top
• Bell Sleeve - Allure Top
• Full Circle Flounce Sleeve - Starstruck Top & Be You Tee
• Puff Sleeve - Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee. This includes short to long puff sleeves. 
• Fitted Bodice - Follow Me Dress
• Hood - Unwind Jumper/Sweater or Lounge Dress
• Funnel Neck - Be You Tee or Lounge Dress
• Cowl Neck - Be You Tee
• Turtle Neck - Keep It Simple Babe Tee

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