By THE ASSEMBLY LINE, the Drop-Waist Dress is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: The drop-waist silhouette – a key feature for any summer. 

The Drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.

You can easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instruction).

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes XS-L and L-3XL. Sizing information can be found here.

Fabric Suggestions: Suggested fabrics are light to mid weight woven fabrics, such as cotton poplin, cotton lawn, linen, Tencel blends.

Fabric requirements:  

DRESS
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m / XL N/A / 2XL N/A / 3XL N/A
140-150 cm fabric width
XS  2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m
TOP
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.7 m / 3XL 1.7 m
140-150 cm fabric width
XS  0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m

Trims required: Matching thread, fusible interfacing. Optional:
Buy pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1,5-2 cm.
Neckline = 120 cm
Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size

Skill level: Suitable for an intermediate-advanced skill level.  

Seam allowances are included in the pattern.

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

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Photo credits: The Assembly Line.