The Clara dress pattern

We love it:

♥︎ Her top with the asymmetrical shoulder.
♥︎ Her bow at the shoulder.
♥︎ Its variations include a top or a long skirt with a belt.

Our patterns are designed for upcycling, to help you repurpose fabrics and scraps. ♻️

You will need to complete:

• The shoulders.
• The gathers.
• Installing an invisible zip [Version 1 & 3].

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Catherine is 1.70m tall and wears a size 40

Fabrics used on our models:
👉 Dress: old linen curtain
👉 Top: old floral cotton curtain
👉 Skirt: old linen curtain and cotton lace

You will need:

[Version 1 - The dress]

• Main fabric:
  ‣ 280 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  ‣ 290 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  ‣ 305 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 44-46
  ‣ 325 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 48-52
• Invisible zip, 40 cm.

[Version 2 - The best]

• Main fabric:
  ‣ 105 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  ‣ 110 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  ‣ 115 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 44-46
  ‣ 125 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 48-52
• Flat elastic of 0.8 cm: up to 86 cm depending on the size.

[Version 3 - The skirt]

• Main fabric:
  ‣ 175 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  ‣ 180 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  ‣ 190 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 44-46
  ‣ 200 cm x 140 cm width for sizes 48-52

[Skirt belt]
‣ 80 cm by 12 cm wide for sizes 34-38
‣ 85 cm long by 12 cm wide for sizes 40-42
‣ 95 cm long by 12 cm wide for sizes 44-46
‣ 110 cm long by 12 cm wide for sizes 48-52

• Medium fusible interfacing: 15 cm x 90 cm width.
• Invisible zip, 20 cm.

Pattern contents:

Seam allowances are included in the pattern.

A video tutorial is available in the guide or can be found on our YouTube channel:Clara dress video tutorial

• PDF Pattern
  ‣ The pattern to be printed in A4 (54 pages) and A0 (3 pages) formats, without overlapping.
  ‣ The assembly plan for A4 format.
  ‣ The step-by-step guide, illustrated with diagrams.
  ‣ A download link for the PDF pattern will be sent to you after your order. The file will also be available in your customer area.

• Pattern envelope
  ‣ The printed pattern (without overlay).
  ‣ The step-by-step guide, illustrated with diagrams.
  ‣ A pretty storage pouch in A5 format.

Recommended fabrics:

• Choose a fluid fabric with a fairly heavy weight and a good drape (200 to 250 g/m²), such as linen.

Ideas for creating the dress using upcycling:

• It can be made from a vintage curtain or sheet. It is advisable to opt for a fluid cotton or linen, but one that is heavy enough to ensure good drape.
• The dress requires a large amount of fabric. It is perfectly possible to add a second fabric or combine several different fabrics.