DYNAMO • PDF Pattern
By Tauko, Dynamo is a digital PDF sewing pattern, designed by Kaisa Rissanen.
File Name: TAUKO DYNAMO PDF patterns｜Type: ZIP｜Size: 18.2MB
Included in your PDF download:
- Layered PDF files available in A4/Letter format (44-79 pages) and A0 format (3-5 pages)
- 3D images and videos to show garment details
- Sewing instructions for the design PDF
The design is published in TAUKO Magazine issue No. 13
Garment Details: The DYNAMO dress is an ode to the traditional dress with a gathered skirt. The simple version made with one single fabric is a great base for colourful prints, while the version with two contrasting fabrics is a fun puzzle to put together in a slightly new way.
Designer: Kaisa Rissanen, the cofounder of TAUKO magazine, lives in Helsinki, Finland, in a cute yet small apartment with her family. At the moment, she is intrigued to organize her wardrobe around a few fundamental pieces that serve different purposes. Kaisa loves to be surrounded by beauty, but her aesthetic is usually defined by “less is more”.
As a child, Kaisa Rissanen, hated dresses, finding them impractical and restrictive. Nowadays, they have become part of her everyday wardrobe. What happened? Well, Kaisa started making her own clothes! The dresses had beautiful details and pockets (always!), and she could move around in them effortlessly.
Sizing: This pattern is available in sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9). Inclusive sizing from 31"/78cm bust to 57.5"/146cm bust. Choose your size based on your bust circumference. Add a recommended positive ease of 0–2.8"/0–7 cm. pick the size that is the best match for your bust. Tauko's sizing information can be found by clicking here. Finished garment measurements can be found by referring to the chart in images.
Suitable fabrics: DYNAMO can be adapted to different types of woven and non-stretch fabrics. Choose fabrics such as cotton, linen, satin, silk, or viscose from 1.77 oz/60 gsm to 6.34 oz/180 gsm.
The printed dress sample is made in silk satin fabric with turquoise, white, and pink stripes (68% silk, 32% viscose, 1.77oz/60 gsm). The green dress sample with crimson red detail is made in “Organic Papertouch Poplin” (100% cotton, 4.23 oz/120 gsm).
Fabric requirements: For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Dress fabric for version A: width 55"/140 cm, length 114.6 (121.7, 126.4, 129.6, 130.8) (136.7, 140.2, 141.8, 142.2)" / 291 (309, 321, 329, 332) (347, 356, 360, 361) cm
Dress fabric for version B: width 55"/140 cm, length 108.7 (110.3, 128.8, 130, 131.2) (135.1, 135.9, 137.1, 137.8)" / 276 (280, 327, 330, 333) (343, 345, 348, 350) cm
Contrast fabric for version B: width 55"/140 cm, length 39 (39.4, 39.4, 39.4, 39.8) (40.6, 41.4, 41.8, 42.2)" / 99 (100, 100, 100, 101) (103, 105, 106, 107) cm
Interfacing: width 35.4"/90 cm, length 13.8 (13.8, 13.8, 14.2, 14.2) (19.7, 19.7, 19.7, 19.7)" / 35 (35, 35, 36, 36) (50, 50, 50, 50) cm
Trims required: Matching thread, interfacing.
Skill level: This pattern is recommended for intermediate sewers.
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #TAUKOdynamo
Photo credits: All photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.