DRESS No. 1 • Pattern

By 100 Acts Of Sewing, Dress No 1. is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details:  Dress No. 1 is an extremely wearable sleeveless dress with an A-line silhouette. The neck and armholes are finished with bias tape facing and top-stitched patch pockets add both flair and utility.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes XS-4XL

Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm)

M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm)

XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2X: 47 inches (119 cm)

3X: 50 inches (127 cm);  4X: 53 inches (135 cm)

Fabric Suggestions: Cotton, linen, wool, rayon or natural fiber blend woven fabric (not suited to jersey or knits)                                                                                                                                        

Fabric requirements: XS - S: 2 1/4 yards (2.1 m); M - L: 2 1/4 yards (2.1 m); XL - 2X: 2 3/8 yards (2.2 m); 3X - 4X: 2 1/2 yards (2.3 m)

If desired, additional 1/2 yd (0.5m) or fat quarter of contrast fabric for bias tape or pockets. 

Trims required: Matching thread and optional 3/4" (18mm) bias tape maker

Skill Level: Beginner skill level.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

Includes an instruction booklet that walks you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with eight nested sizes.

Photo credits: 100 Acts Of Sewing