When I was a little girl, I had an A-line dress that was my favourite go-to dress. It was simple & sweet with just a hint of girlie.
The vertical style lines of the Sweetie Pie dress give very subtle shaping. You can accentuate those lines by contrasting your fabrics or adding a sash, as you'll see in the photos. The back opens via buttons or snaps and there are awesome pockets to collect treasures.
MAIN TUTORIAL:
This main tutorial features:
- 2 lengths to choose from: sew a dress or a top
- Sleeveless
- A-line design
- Simple binding finish
- Soft ruffle over the shoulder &
- Tie back sash set into the front seam
GLORIOUS LITTLE PATTERN HACKS:Want More Options to Sew? Here are a few more extra options you'll find in this tutorial.
- 3 different frill/ruffle options to add to the armhole
- Ruffle-free option
- Hem ruffles
- Pockets
- Sash
- Mock belt
Take a look at the photos to help you get inspired.
SIZE RANGE: 2-10
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| Chest (cm) |
53 |
55 |
57 |
59 |
61 |
63 |
66 |
69 |
72 |
| Chest (inch) |
20 7/8 |
21 5/8 |
22 1/2 |
23 1/4 |
24 |
24 3/4 |
26 |
27 1/8 |
28 3/8 |
TRIM REQUIREMENTS: 3 x 15mm (3/8") buttons or size 20 snaps. 18-25mm (3/4-1") bias binding (optional). Lightweight interfacing (fusing).
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: The gorgeous prints available in quilting cotton ranges is endless. Mix and match your prints with contrast binding & details. Winter Fabrics: denim, corduroy, wool & wool blends, velvet, velveteen. Summer Fabrics: quilting cotton, cotton voile, lightweight denim, chambray, cotton sateen, linen.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 110cm (44") fabric.
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: METRES
This estimate is based on the dress being cut in 3 contrasting fabrics.
FABRIC 1: Main (f1) - Front & Back
FABRIC 2: Contrast 1 (f2) - Back Yoke, Facing, Sash
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| Main (f1) |
0.65 |
0.65 |
0.7 |
0.75 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
1 |
1.15 |
1.25 |
| Contrast 1 (f2) |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
FABRIC 3: Contrast 2 (f): Ruffle Options
Choose 1 of either Ruffle Frill, Sweetie Pie or Flutter Frill. The Flutter Frill has 2 pieces, lower & upper.
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| Ruffle Frill |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
| Sweetie Pie |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
| Flutter Frill - Under |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
| Flutter Frill - Top |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: YARDS
This estimate is based on the dress being cut in 3 contrasting fabrics.
FABRIC 1: Main (f1) - Front & Back
FABRIC 2: Contrast 1 (f2) - Back Yoke, Facing, Sash
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| Main (f1) |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
| Contrast 1 (f2) |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
FABRIC 3: Contrast 2 (f): Ruffle Options
Choose 1 of either Ruffle Frill, Sweetie Pie or Flutter Frill. The Flutter Frill has 2 pieces, lower & upper.
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| Ruffle Frill |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/8 |
1/4 |
| Sweetie Pie |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
| Flutter Frill - Under |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
| Flutter Frill - Top |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
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