Hello there!
Materials
Printed patterns
Matching thread
Ballpoint needle
Scissors
Matching thread
Ballpoint needle
Scissors
About the fabric
The fabric chosen for this project is the gorgeous Dotted Boulevard Knit in Black from the Jungle Avenue Collection of Sarah Lawson, a limited edition by Art Gallery Fabrics.
I have to say that I am a huge fan of the Art Gallery Fabrics, especially its latest collections. However, this is the first time that I have the pleasure to work with them.They are amazing.The dress is so soft that I have been using it night and day! (maybe not the entire night LOL!)Do you want to know more about this fabric? Click here
Printing Instructions:
This printable PDF pattern is assembled BY OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1/2 INCH. That will make it easier to assemble and avoid further fitting issues.The pattern comes in letter size paper.To print this pattern, go the PDF document. Select FILE — PRINT.
This will be the layout of your pattern:It will print 32 pages. Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will make it easier to assemble.When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.I have purposely erased the numbers from those pages that do not have any lines. In that case, you will be able to save some pages for your future projects.
This will be the layout of your pattern:It will print 32 pages. Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will make it easier to assemble.When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.I have purposely erased the numbers from those pages that do not have any lines. In that case, you will be able to save some pages for your future projects.
Sometimes, there are problems with the printing process and the patterns come in the wrong size (a little bit smaller).To avoid this, check the 1 inch square inside of the front bodice pattern. It will help you to see if the patterns are the correct size.The PDF pattern comes in sizes from 4 to 22 (US Size). If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurement chart above.
The colors for each size are:
size
4: Black
6: Red
8: Green
10: Blue
12: Orange
14: Purple
16: Yellow
18: Pink
20: Light Green
22: Brown
6: Red
8: Green
10: Blue
12: Orange
14: Purple
16: Yellow
18: Pink
20: Light Green
22: Brown
This pattern comes with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.
Yardage: For 60” wide fabric: 2 yards
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the pockets on the sides of the dress, right sides together and sew. Follow the marks to place the pockets at the correct height.
Note: each pocket side is placed together with each side of the dress.
2. Place both dress sides together, right sides facing. Pin and sew the sides, including your pockets. Remember to leave the opening for the pocket.
3. Close the shoulders.
4. Fold the armhole and neckline by ½ inch. Pin and sew along.
5. Make the shirring waistband by following the marks on your pattern. I have made 5 lines divided by ½ inch distance from each other.
Finish your dress by making the hemline ½ inch thick.
Daniela, I like the dress sooo much, but I can’t find the pdf pattern. Help me please!!!
I’ve been advised on the pattern instructions to visit this site to find out more about the fabric used for the Barbara dress but can’t find the information with the search button. Can you direct me to where I may find this information or include it in your reply? Thanking you in anticipation. Barb
Hi Barbara,
This is the link to the exact fabric used for the dress: http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/sara_lawson/jungle_ave/dotted_boulevard_knit_in_black
Here is a link with more knit options that are suitable for this project:
http://www.hawthornethreads.com/search/do_search
Happy Sewing!
Thank you Its very pretty this dress
Thank you Zoila 🙂
Hi Daniela,
Thank you so much for posting your patterns on here. I really have never sewed anything before but I down loaded this pattern in hopes that maybe I will try it and see how it goes. I love the style. Thanks again.
Thank you Kelly for your message.
Happy Sewing!
Hi, I would love to print this pattern, however I am from Austria and we have no letter size paper. Could you please supply the pattern on A4 size pages? That would be so great.
Hi Maddy,
The pattern format should work fine on A4 and letter format.
Hello Daniela!
I can´t found the fabric … its to long ago.
Which material was it? Jersey, cotton? mixed?
thanks for the great pattern and your help.
greets form austria
marion
Hi Marion,
For this dress you can use some light to medium weight knit fabric.
Happy Sewing!