Knit Princessline Dress

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This sewing pattern is suitable for Jersey or medium light knit fabrics like french Terry. Please increase the fit category for french Terry or similar, only lightly stretchy fabrics.

Instruction video

This sewing pattern is free for your personal use. Please note that commercial use is not allowed.

Basic form

The model length cannot be shorter that hip level.

This setting defines the amount of ease. The higher the number, the more ease is added to the body measurements.

Fit category Bust scope Waist scope Hip scope
1 + 1 cm + 1 cm + 1 cm
2 + 4 cm + 3 cm + 2 cm
3 + 6 cm + 6 cm + 6 cm
4 + 8 cm + 7 cm + 6 cm
5 + 10 cm + 10 cm + 7 cm
6 + 12 cm + 12 cm + 8 cm
7 + 14 cm + 14 cm + 10 cm
8 + 16 cm + 16 cm + 12 cm
9 + 18 cm + 18 cm + 16 cm
10 + 20 cm + 20 cm + 20 cm

Flairing of the skirt panel starts at this point.

Sleeve

High sleeve head: small fit at upper arm. For stretchy fabric like jersey only.
Medium high sleeve head: looser fit. For jersey, thicker knits or sweat.
Flat sleeve head: wide fit. All sort of fabrics.

The value defines the depth of the armhole. Increasing this value will increase the width of the upper sleeve and also the bust width. Smaller values may increase movement.

The sleeve is drawn wider as the cuff by this amount. The cuff needs to be stretched while sewing.

Neck finish

For this option, the following settings are recommanded:

Side neckline addition 1 cm
Front neckline addition 2 cm
Back neckline addition 0 cm
Neckband width (folded) 14 cm
Stretch factor 0 %

Do you want to apply these settings?

Distance between neck and neckline on one side, without neckband.

Distance between neck and neckline on the front, without neckband.

Distance between neck and neckline on the back, without neckband.

Length of neckband will be decreased by this factor.

Pockets

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Select a clothing size or upload a measure set.
You can create a measure set with your own measurements.

Sizing table

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