Women’s Off the Shoulder Top & Dress

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The Off The Shoulder Top & Dress is a straight style, designed to be fitted at the bust and then flow down over the hips to the hem. The pattern is packed full of options, three neckline finishes; a gathered frill, or band, both of which come in two separate lengths, and a plain elastic finish; short sleeves, long bishop sleeves, and a long bell sleeve; and it can be made in six different lengths; crop, top, mid-thigh, knee, mid-calf, and maxi. It is a pattern that can be dressed up or down and made for year round wear.

Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes Women’s Sizes 1-10 and Women’s Curvy Sizes 6C-15C.

Note – The pattern is modeled here in our Women’s sizing. When you purchase, you will receive both our Women’s 1-10 AND Women’s Curvy 6C-15C sizing (you get all the sizes).

Options
• Optional Gathered Frill with Two Lengths, Band with Two lengths, or Elastic Neckline Finish
• Optional Short Sleeve, Long Bishop Sleeve, or Long Bell Sleeve
• Optional Crop, Top, Mid-thigh, Knee, Mid-calf, or Maxi length

Features
• Beginner friendly
• Elastic in Bodice and Optional Bishop Sleeve
• 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

Fabric: 
  • Your fabric needs to be a stretch/knit fabric; fabric such as jersey, silk/satin with elastine, silk jersey with elastine, double brushed poly, rayon spandex, bamboo spandex, modal, cotton lycra, ponte, poly rayon spandex will all work.
  • Your fabric will need to have at least 20 - 30% stretch to get the fit as it is designed. To check how much stretch your fabric has, take a piece of fabric, and pull along the stretch, i.e., A 2-inch piece of fabric (unstretched) should be able to stretch to 2.4 - 2.6 inches.
  • The stretch recovery of your fabric is just as important as the stretch percentage. This will ensure your garment maintains its shape and fit for as long as possible and not become baggy. To test the stretch recovery (elasticity), simply check that when you stretch your piece of fabric, it returns to its original size.
  • A fabric with 4-way stretch (stretches in all directions) will give more drape than a 2-way stretch (only stretches in one direction).
  • Generally, knit/stretch fabrics are heavier than wovens. You may find you need to hem your garment slightly higher if it stretches out in length while wearing it.
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You will also need:
  • 1/4 or 3/8 inch wide elastic for the neckline and optional bishop sleeve
    • Note - If using a heavier fabric or making a mid-thigh, knee, mid-calf, or maxi length, you will want to use 3/8 inch elastic for the neckline.
    • Sizes 1-10 - approximately 2 yards will be sufficient.
    • Sizes 6C-15C - approximately 2.5 yards will be sufficient.
  • Thread to match.
Tools
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins or clips
  • Tape Measure or ruler
  • Serger is optional but not required

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 is such a versatile pattern! Can’t wait to make one for every season!!”

Stephanie T

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