VALO DRESS & TOP • Pattern
By NAMED, Valo Dress & Top is a paper sewing pattern. (Also available in PDF format here)
Garment Details: The Valo pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist. Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to front and a V-neck to reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape, and works as a subtle little detail. The dress features elegant half-sleeves whilst the top comes with perky short sleeves.
You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist. The Valo dress and top are especially designed to be sewn from linen blend fabrics.
Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.
Fabric Suggestions: Choose a non-stretch, medium weight fabric. You can opt for a low drape fabric, like the linen blend, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. We recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.
Trims required: Matching thread, interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd), dress: 4 cm (15/8”) ribbon for cord casing x 165 cm (2 yd), 3 cm (11/8”) elastic x your waist circumference, top: 2 cm (3/4) ribbon for cord casing x 165 cm (2 yd), ribbon or cord for drawstring x your waist measurement + 70 cm (3/4 yd) and cord ends, 2 pcs
Skill Level: Intermediate skill level.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Beautifully packaged printed patterns include an instruction booklet and one or more pattern sheets, depending on the size of the product.
Photo credits: Named Clothing