Meet You There | Tiered Dress & Top Sewing Pattern

• Easy fit bodice with shoulder yoke.
• Narrow neck facing hidden beautifully on the inside - includes a how to video.
• 3 Necklines: high, mid & low.
• Slip on dress.
• Relaxed shoulder-line - sits just past the shoulder.
• 2 Full sleeve options - 3/4 & 1/2 with gathered cuff (elastic).
• Sleeveless option - wide shoulders & relaxed armhole.
• Flowy tiered skirt section - Mix & match tier lengths to create your perfect length.
• Gather the traditional way or with elastic - includes a how to video.
• Optional waist ties: waistline is easy fit - not fitted but can be pulled in with the optional ties. 
• Lengths include short or long top, super or long mini, knee, midi & maxi (ankle length).
• Optional pockets (in seam pockets).
• Sometimes known as a buffet dress.
• View the line drawing here. 

VIDEOS:

• How-to video 1: Gathering with elastic.
• How-to video 2: Sewing the neckline facing.

• Sizes 4-30.
• Upper bust 73-135cm (28-53").
• See our size chart here. 
• See finished garment measurements here.

FABRIC:

• Designed for woven fabrics.
• View fabric requirements here.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:

Rayon, linen, linen blends, cotton voile, crepe (woven), tencel, light chambray, modal (woven).

TRIMS:

• View trim requirements here.
• Sleeves - 10mm (3/8") elastic for sleeve.
• 8-10mm (3/8”) Lastin (Mobilon) for gathering with elastic method (optional).

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

• This dress/top is sewn on a sewing machine. 
• An overlocker (serger) is used to neaten the seam edges (optional). 
• Bodkin or safety pin for threading elastic into cuffs.
• 1/4" seam foot (optional).
• Plastic plain foot is handy for gathering with elastic (optional).

INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Receive the sewing patterns instantly after purchasing.

SIZES INCLUDED: Size 4-30. All sizes are included in your purchase.

FORMATS: This sewing patterns come in several formats, so you can use the one that suits you. All formats are included in your purchase.

• Print at home - A4 / US Letter size.
• Print at copy shop - A0 size.
• 2 Projector files - large font, full pattern pieces, 1 file with colour size lines, 1 file with black size lines.

COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL: We make the tricky bits easy.

Our in-depth tutorial includes detailed info on sizing, fabric choice, printing & more. It features vibrant colour photos & clear instructions to sew this garment. Plus real-life inspiration across various sizes from fellow sewists.

SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included in our patterns & specified on the pattern & in the tutorial.

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a downloadable digital PDF sewing pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible. 

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The sleeves in this pattern are mashable with others in the PE woven range. No alternation to the pattern is needed.

• Check out the list here.

These include:

• Be Mine Top
• Smitten Jacket
• All-In Shirt
• Take The Chance Dress
• Meet You There Dress

• FORMAT: Digital pdf pattern.
• TUTORIAL: Detailed tutorial with user friendly instructions to prepare & create your new pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home, A0 copy shop, projector. 
• MEASUREMENT TABLE: Tutorial includes dimensions for the tiers. 
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven.
• LAYERED: Yes.
• SIZES: 4-30.
• MEASUREMENTS: Includes both cms & inches.
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Get for free here.