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BUNDLE Classic Dress Sewing Pattern

$21.60 (or 2 credits) $10.80

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A classic dress sewing pattern for every occasion! Sew this iconic style with your favorite wovens for a beautiful dress that features a timeless silhouette, optional pockets, three sleeve lengths, and two hem lengths.

Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes sizes Women’s 1-10, Women’s Curvy 6C-15C and 12mo-12yrs

Options
● Three optional sleeve lengths: short, cap, and sleeveless
● Two optional hem lengths for XXS to 5XL sizing: mid-thigh and tea
● Optional overlay and decorative bow for children’s sizing
● Optional pockets
● Optional lined or unlined bodice

Features
● Suitable for advanced beginners
● Women’s sizing features a darted bodice nipped in at the natural waist and crisp knife pleats
● Children’s sizing features a gathered waist
● Finished with an invisible zip
● Packed with pro tips and expert advice
● Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
● Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
● Instant-download digital sewing pattern

Main Fabric – The exterior of the dress can be made from nearly any medium-weight woven fabric. If you use a fabric that is stiffer, it will give the dress more structure. OPTIONAL Lining Fabric – If you are lining the inside of the bodice, you will need a light to medium-weight woven fabric. If your main fabric is not too thick, you could also use this for the lining. OPTIONAL Skirt Overlay Fabric (Children's Sizes) – The overlay sits over the main skirt and should be sheer.
A childrens classic dress sewing pattern for every occasion! Sew this sweet style with your favorite wovens in sizes 12 months to 12 years.
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Notions
  • Thread
  • 1x Invisible zipper:
    • 1-10 & 6C-15C: 22 inches
    • 12 – 18 mos: 10 inches
    • 2 - 4 yrs: 12 inches
    • 5 – 6 yrs: 14 inches
    • 7 – 12 yrs: 16 inches
  • Optional - 0.25 yards of interfacing
  • Optional - ¼ inch-wide double fold bias binding:
    • Sizes 12 months to 12 years approximately 0.75 yards will be sufficient for all sizes.
    • Sizes 1 - 10 approximately 1.25 yards will be sufficient for all sizes.
    • Sizes 6C - 9C approximately 2.5 yards will be sufficient for all sizes.
    • Sizes 10C - 15C approximately 3.75 yards will be sufficient for all sizes.
Tools
  • Sewing machine
  • Pins or clips
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure or ruler
  • Disappearing ink pen or tailor's chalk
  • Optional wash-away tape
  • Zipper foot or invisible zipper foot

FAQs

How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.

The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.

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“This Classic Dress sewing pattern is a must-have. It will serve as a basic for add-ons and modifications – with choices of sleeves and various skirt length. It can be a gorgeous evening dress or a fun casual day-dress depending on the fabric. I’m definitely going to sew many more!”

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34 reviews for BUNDLE Classic Dress Sewing Pattern

  1. Jamie Adler –

    Wow! This Classic Dress pattern is phenomenal. Easy to follow instructions and fabulous results make this dress pattern a staple for the office, a night on the town or Sunday services.

  2. Jenna Page –

    The classic dress is a must have pattern!
    The darts and pleats make a gorgeous fitted dress. As always with Rebecca Page patterns the step by step instructions make this tailored finish dress a breeze to make. I love the shorter length and the capped sleeves are super cute.

  3. Frieda Flavianu –

    What I love about this pattern is that, it gives me the Vintage feeling with a modern twist. I do not know if it’s the Knife pleats, the Mid-Calf skirt length, or the fabric that I opted for. With less effort, my waist is properly defined and I can wear this dress any time of the year. I can’t wait to try it in a much lighter fabric for summer. RP, you did again with this one. Congratulations!!

  4. Adelle Pears –

    This is a lovely dress and the pattern is definitely a great skill builder. Who doesn’t love a dress with pockets? I used a wax print fabric which makes the dress more architectural so I’ll use a more drapey fabric next which will give a totally different look.

  5. Katherine Harris –

    This dress is fantastic, definitely lives up to its name, absolute classic. It was a fairly quick sew even though it has bust darts, waist dart, knife pleats and a zip! The tutorial walks you through every option but also comes with a quick sew guideline. I can see many more of these in my future!

  6. Karen Kaye –

    This dress is fantastic, definitely lives up to its name, absolute classic. It was a fairly quick sew even though it has bust darts, waist dart, knife pleats and a zip! The tutorial walks you through every option but also comes with a quick sew guideline. I can see many more of these in my future!

  7. Karen Kaye –

    This dress really is a classic. I really love the neckline. Such a gorgeous dress to make and wear for any occasion. So happy on how it fits me.. I really really love it..

  8. Salome Goncalves –

    Lovely pattern and easy to make. It’s a staple dress that can be made for a picnic or a formal occasion!

  9. Faye Elizabeth Haddon –

    Nice and easy to follow instructions due to clear wording and informative images.
    Learn lots of skills such as french seams, zipper installation and facings.

  10. Malia Pope –

    Fairly simple sew for a classic style dress. Love the vintage feel of it.

  11. Pamela Stump –

    Make the Classic Dress in a beautiful fabric with the heirloom seam finishes taught in the tutorial for a timeless, classic dress. Or make it in quick and breezy cotton with overlock/serger seam finishes for a summer dress that will wow! I made mine sleeveless in quilter’s cotton, at the mid-calf length, and love the classic look of it. I plan to try a border print next to pull out the 50s/60s vintage vibe! Sleeveless, cap sleeves, or short sleeves, in mid-thigh or mid-calf length, and pockets! Would also look great at the knee.

  12. Aimee Lim –

    Love the high neckline! And the knife pleats certainly add some classy chic to it!

  13. Bernadette Aitken –

    This dress is lovely to wear and a great shape. It is definitely worth while taking your time to make a muslin first. Good preparation ensures a great finish.

  14. Jemma Tredinnick –

    This makes a delightful classic dress. I made the short, lined, cap-sleeved version from an African print cotton which was quite stiff so it had a lot of structure. I made a muslin and had to add a little to the width of the back bodice although the front fitted well. The pleats give a nice defined waist and were easy to sew by following the instructions. I always like the look of an invisible zip! I should probably have adjusted for height as I am short but I prefer the slightly longer look.

  15. Jenni Elizabeth Early –

    It is so satisfying to sew up a woven pattern when it has such great instructions! This one has such a classic look, and it has two length and three sleeve options. I definitely plan to sew up more 🙂

  16. Jenni Elizabeth Early –

    What a fun kids’ woven dress! The length is absolutely perfect…short enough to not drag on the floor, and long enough for girls to play in without accidentally showing something unintended. The overlay, waistband, and belt options add that extra something that every girl wants! This one will be my daughter’s Easter Dress this year!

  17. Nali –

    This Classic Dress is a must-have pattern. It will serve as a basic for add-ons and modifications – with choices of sleeves and various skirt length. It can be a gorgeous evening dress or a fun casual day-dress depending on the fabric. I’m definitely going to sew many more!

  18. Sarah Hopkins –

    I love this dress,such a beautiful shape. The see itself isn’t difficult to sew but you may need to spend time making adjustments to get the perfect fit for you, but that is the joy of sewing. And with this drsss, it’s worth it!

  19. Hannah Bnana –

    Dress turned out very nicely. The pleats are interesting and I love the classic look of this dress.

  20. Luana Furlanetto –

    I love how well this dress is finished to the details. It makes it look very professionally made!

  21. Glo Ban –

    I made the midi length with short sleeves and absolutely adore it! Perfect in a drapey fabric for the summer – I want to make more just to throw on. Great pattern for occasion-wear, work, holiday, weekend running around; a timeless pattern, highly recommend!

  22. Victoria Fenner –

    What a beautiful pattern. Some tricky elements (hidden zip and binding) however it came together in the end. Plus pockets!!!

  23. Aimee Lim –

    “I like the invisible zip installation, it gives the dress a very nice and polished finish.

    The waistband and bow elevate the look for special occasions!”

  24. Tomorrow Papaleo –

    Super sweet dress that looks really classy and is quite quick to put together for a special occasion!

  25. Bernadette Aitken –

    This dress is lovely to wear and a great shape. It is definitely worth while taking your time to make a muslin first. Good preparation ensures a great finish.

  26. Alieke Enders –

    A nice summer dress for all those beautiful woven fabrics! I used a thinner cotton fabric and that made it a lovely summer dress. The bodice is beautifully finished and the instructions are very clear. also for the invisible zipper.

  27. Nathalie Dene –

    An easy and fun sew. I love that you don’t need a serger/overlocker for a beautiful finish. Also love the details: cap sleeve, bow, belt, neckline…

  28. Maja –

    Great basic dress with hidden zipper and in few options to choose from. My choice was sleeveless, middle length that I added 2″ so it is appropriate to wear anywhere. Can’t wait some party to start!!!

  29. Lore Hill –

    Dress is absolutely adorable but I feel the sizing is a little off. She fit in the size 8 but I made the 9/10 based off of the comments made in a group. The sleeveless version is still too tight under the arms. The bodice also has very little wiggle room.

  30. Mariza Seymour –

    The pattern was easy to follow. Step-by-step instructions on installing an invisible zipper (only me second one ever) and the dress came together nicely. My little one is excited to wear her dress as her special birthday dress this week! I will definitely make more of these.

  31. Amanda Cunningham –

    This was fairly easy to sew but picking a size was the major difficulty. Being a fitted dress I had a hard time finding the size that worked for me. There was some trial and error although I’m happy with the finished garment.

  32. Sonia Barberet Debove –

    I love how you finish with the Hong Kong method 💙
    Thank you, that’s a lovely Dress. WE love it 💙

  33. Mireille Ribiere –

    love love love it. So simple but so elegant

  34. Mireille Ribiere –

    The year 1970 is back with this great pattern.

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