Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: US 0 – 18 (approx. UK 6/8 – 18/20 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Lora pattern is an empire-waist dress available in four variations. Each option features under bust gathers, a self-lined bodice, and a row of twelve loop buttons along the centre front. Views A and C include slender spaghetti straps, while Views B and D offer long puff sleeves. The dress is fitted at the waist and hips, with a straight skirt. Views A and B finish just above the knee, whereas Views C and D extend to a couple of inches above the ankle.

Recommended Fabric

Light to medium weight woven fabrics, such as linen, cotton, or rayon.

Fabric Requirements

View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.6 yd (2 - 2.4 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.4 yd (1.4 - 2.2 m).

View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 4 - 4.7 yd (3.7 - 4.3 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 - 4.2 yd (2.3 - 3.8 m).

View C: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.2 yd (2.6 - 2.9 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 3 yd (1.6 - 2.7 m).

View D: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.6 - 5.3 yd (4.2 - 4.8 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 - 4.8 yd (2.6 - 4.4 m).

Notions

• Twelve 3/8" (10 mm) shank buttons.
• Lightweight fusible interfacing (Views A and B, 1 1/2 yd / Views C and D, 2 yd).
• Hand sewing needle.
• Views B and D only: 3/8" (10 mm) elastic, 1 1/2 yd.