Buy the Highlands Wrap Dress sewing pattern from Allie Olson. The Highlands Wrap Dress is a woven dress with a faced V-neckline, elasticised back waistband, and waist ties. Both the midi and maxi lengths feature side slits that begin above the knee and are finished in a wide mitred hem. Choose bicep-length sleeves or a sleeveless bodice with armhole facings.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
– PDF pattern Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is ?
Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined together.
Suggested fabrics: The Highlands Wrap Dress should be sewn using mid- to lightweight woven fabrics with lots of drape. Rayon/linen blends, rayon challis, tencel, crepe de chine, and georgette are all suitable substrates. Opaque fabrics weighing 3-7 oz/yd² are recommended. The designer does not recommend using a stretch fabric with this design.
Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required for directional prints or print matching. For sleeves, add 1/2 yd (0.5 m) to the fabric requirements for all sizes.
Sizes 0 - 18 / B cup
Midi dress: 54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 yd (2.5 - 3.2 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 - 5 yd (3.0 - 4.6 m).
Maxi dress: 54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 3 - 3 3/4 yd (2.7 - 3.4 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 - 5 3/4 yd (3.2 - 5.3 m).
Sizes 12 - 30 / D cup
Midi dress: 54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 3 1/4 - 4 3/4 yd (3.0 - 4.3 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 - 5 1/4 yd (3.0 - 4.8 m).
Maxi dress: 54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 3 3/4 - 5 1/4 yd (3.4 - 4.8 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 - 6 yd (3.7 - 5.5 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 18 / B cup and US 12 - 30 / D cup (approx. UK 8 – 18/20 and UK 14 - 32, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.
This design is drafted for a height of 5'6" (167.6 cm). The designer recommends choosing a size based on your bust measurements and grading at the waist and/or hips as necessary.
Notions: 1 yd (0.9 m) of 1 1/4" (3.1 cm) elastic; two buttons or snaps, 1" or 3/4" (2.5 cm or 2 cm) wide; 2 yd (1.8 m) of lightweight interfacing.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (64 pages for sizes 0-18/B cup, 80 pages for sizes 12-30/D cup); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for each size range); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 0-18/B cup, 4 sheets for sizes 12-30/D cup) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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