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THE MELODY DRESS COLLECTION • Pattern

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NOW & THEN PATTERNS by TIL THE SUN GOES DOWN, the Melody Dress Collection is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: The Melody Collection was inspired by the 1930's and its appreciation of style & elegance. There are five different sleeve versions to choose from, two length options and two back options. The bias cut skirt and the cowl neckline celebrate drape & femininely. This dress can be very dressed-up in finest georgette or quite business-like in wool crepe - the ultimate in versatility.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes 8-24. Sizing guide, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.

Fabric Suggestions: Any light to medium weight fabric with good draping qualities. Crepe de chine, in silk or manmande fibres. Viscose/Tencel would also work well with its good drape.

Trims required: Matching thread, 4-5 press-studs for the opening placket. Alternatively, a 28cm zip can be used if preferred. stiffening for self-made belt & buckle.

Skill Level: Intermediate.

The paper pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with a step-by-step assembly instructions. 

Photo credits: Til The Sun Goes Down.

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    Mary King
    worth the effort.

    I am by no means an experienced seamstress, but was determined to make a 1930s style dress. I would class my self as a beginner, but one that keeps trying and happy to research sewing methods that most people know already! This dress looks fabulous, and has so many variations it is everything you need for a 1930s weekend. I made the flutter sleeve midi dress for day time and evening wear in different fabrics. The full length gown is perfect for dancing around the ballroom. The video of bodice making from the pattern makers really does need viewing before attempting, but the pattern is pretty straightforward. I had never lined a garment before and never put a placket in - I wasn't happy with the latter so removed it and as it is cut on the bias managed to pull the dress on without a side fastening. The bodice was mastered after watching the video. I had seen a video of hemming a dress using bias binding which I tried, and also tried hand rolling the sleeve hems which was an option in the pattern. My attempts look great and fit well, if you are reasonably experienced it will be fantastic. I am happy anyway, and have had compliments wearing the dress. Well worth the effort.