Holiday high-waist dress

Holiday high-waist dress

Our holiday dress is the one to pack in your vacation suitcase! This elegant dress with a high waist is a retro dress that can't go missing in your wardrobe. As always, there are many different styles to make with all the added details. You can make the dress in a plain jersey with a piping effect, but this dress really comes into its own in a print. There is a choice of different sleeve lengths and widths and various neck variations. The dress has a slightly flared A-line with bust and waist seams. The pattern is suitable for various types of jersey such as scuba, single jersey, french terry or jacquard jersey. You will often make and wear this awesome dress!

Pattern options and features

• Flared dress with a high waist
• High collared or low round neckline with front slit
• Side pockets
• Flared sleeve option
• Short, 3/4 or long sleeve with slit detail
• Slim or relaxed fit, darts front and back

Sizes

• all patterns come in a full range of sizes, from EU34-50
• all patterns follow the same body size chart (see chart below), so you can guarantee the same fit across all of our patterns
• pdf includes the body size chart, a piece checklist, and a colouring sheet to print and try out colour combinations

Body size chart

Size 34 / Chest: 82 cm / Waist: 66 cm / Hip: 89 cm
Size 36 / Chest: 86 cm / Waist: 70 cm / Hip: 93 cm
Size 38 / Chest: 90 cm / Waist: 74 cm / Hip: 97 cm
Size 40 / Chest: 94 cm / Waist: 78 cm / Hip: 101 cm
Size 42 / Chest: 98 cm / Waist: 82 cm / Hip: 105 cm
Size 44 / Chest: 102 cm / Waist: 86 cm / Hip: 109 cm
Size 46 / Chest: 106 cm / Waist: 90 cm / Hip: 113 cm
Size 48 / Chest: 110 cm / Waist: 94 cm / Hip: 117 cm
Size 50 / Chest: 116 cm / Waist: 100 cm / Hip: 123 cm

Instant digital download

On receipt of payment you will receive a link to download your PDF files. This is open for 72 hours. You can download the pdf 10 times. You will receive 3 PDFs with your purchase:

• A4 Version - this can be printed on any home printer and be stuck together, all you need are scissors and sticky tape

• A0 Version - this can be taken to any high street copy shop, to be printed out on a large sheet
• A0 Version for overhead projector - this version is simplified with thicker lines - all pieces are aligned on the grain line

All sizes are on separate layers in the PDF. You can select which size or sizes to view and to printout. This makes our patterns far easier to follow and cut out. You simply choose your size, print out and assemble. All patterns include 1cm seam allowance.

Free step-by-step instructions

Our patterns are supported by a free step-by-step tutorials in english and dutch. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage for the link to our tutorial site, or just click here, https://elizabethsweetwater.weebly.com/. If you have any questions we are always on hand to provide advice.

COPYRIGHT/DISCLAIMER

Elizabeth Sweetwater Patterns are meant for personal use. This sale is for a pattern, not a finished product, and you will receive this pattern via download, not via postal service! Duplicating, sharing, resale or editing of this PDF is strictly prohibited but items produced using this pattern may be sold in limited quantities - just credit us as your design source.