Arlette is a semi-fitted dress with an accentuated waist. It features a shaped midriff detail with a gathered overlay. The bodice is tightly gathered along the waistline. The turn-down shirt collar has a separate collar stand. The dress has drop shoulders and long shirt sleeves. The sleeves feature pleats at the bottom and are finished with cuffs that close with a button and buttonhole. The sleeve slit is finished with a placket. The A-line double skirt is gathered tightly at the top edge. The skirt of the dress is finished with a free-hanging lining. The dress closes with a center front button placket and an invisible zipper in the left side seam. Arlette is above-knee length.
Model Daria: Height 176 cm (5’9”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 63 cm (24 3/4”), Hips 91 cm (35 7/8”). Daria is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 3 days (25 hours).
WOMEN SIZING
For women garments with separate distinct sizes:
| Size | US 2 / EU 34 / UK 6 | US 4 / EU 36 / UK 8 | US 6 / EU 38 / UK 10 | US 8 / EU 40 / UK 12 | US 10 / EU 42 / UK 14 |
| Bust, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Waist, cm | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Hips, cm | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Upper arm, cm | 25.1 | 26.5 | 27.9 | 29.3 | 30.7 |
| Size | US 12 / EU 44 / UK 16 | US 14 / EU 46 / UK 18 | US 16 / EU 48 / UK 20 | US 18 / EU 50 / UK 22 | US 20 / EU 52 / UK 24 |
| Bust, cm | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 |
| Waist, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Hips, cm | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
| Upper arm, cm | 32.1 | 33.5 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 37.7 |
Choosing a size for a protruding tummy
For women: to choose the right size for bottom garments, use the hip measurement plus the tummy protrusion
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch, sheer or opaque. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, and synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: chiffon, batiste, natural or artificial silk, dress-weight viscose, challis.
For the lining, we recommend lining fabrics made of artificial fibers, synthetic fibers, or blends.
The dress in the photo is made of chiffon. The fabric is medium weight, sheer, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 130 g/m2.
The lining is a blend of polyester (97%) and spandex (3%). The fabric weight is 144 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 3.6 | 3.65 | 3.75 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 4.3 | 4.35 | 4.5 | 4.55 | 4.6 |
2 (162–168) | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.85 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.35 | 4.45 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.75 |
3 (170–176) | 3.85 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.35 | 4.4 | 4.45 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.85 | 4.9 |
4 (178–184) | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.45 | 4.5 | 4.55 | 4.85 | 4.95 | 5 | 5.1 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 5/8 | 4 3/4 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/4 | 4 3/4 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 5 | 5 1/8 | 5 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 3/4 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 5 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 5 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 5/8 | 4 7/8 | 4 7/8 | 5 | 5 1/4 | 5 3/8 | 5 1/2 | 5 5/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
34–40 | 42–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.85 | 1.1 |
2 (162–168) | 0.9 | 1.1 |
3 (170–176) | 0.95 | 1.2 |
4 (178–184) | 1.1 | 1.25 |
Lining fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–40 | 42–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 1 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 | 1 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight knit interfacing, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.6 m (5/8 yd)
4. Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 1 m (1 1/8 yd)
5. One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
6. Ten button blanks (plus one or two spare ones), 1.1 cm (3/8") in diameter
7. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
- bias tape maker
- press tool and molds for button covering
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 45.3–57.8 | 17 7/8–22 3/4 |
Waistline ease | 4–7 | 1 5/8–2 3/4 |
Hipline ease (for the lining) | 20–27.8 | 7 7/8–11 |
Upper arm ease | 13.8–15.1 | 5 3/8–6 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, cm |
1 (154–160) | 82.3–84.1 | 75.3–79.8 |
2 (162–168) | 86.3–88.1 | 77.2–81.7 |
3 (170–176) | 90.3–92.1 | 79.1–83.6 |
4 (178–184) | 94.3–96.1 | 81.1–85.5 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 32 3/8–33 1/8 | 29 5/8–31 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 34–34 5/8 | 30 3/8–32 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 35 1/2–36 1/4 | 31 1/8–32 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 37 1/8–37 7/8 | 31 7/8–33 5/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for heights 3 and 4 the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
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