Every Day's A Weekend Tiered Dress

THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN

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 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 ❤ 

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. 

◄SIZING

Size Range: Aussie Size 4-30 (approximately US 0-28).

Upper Bust Measurement 73-135cm (28.5-53").

Click here to view the size chart.

◄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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All seam allowances are included. See pattern pieces or glossary for details.

PRINTING: For more details, see the info pages in the beginning of each tutorial. 

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This is a downloadable digital PDF pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible.  No further discounts apply during a pattern release.