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Ready To Sew - PDF Sewing Pattern - Paloma summer dress
Ready To Sew - PDF Sewing Pattern - Paloma summer dress
The Ready To Sew Paloma Dress PDF Sewing Pattern is a light, breezy summer dress with a beautiful balance of retro charm and romantic detail. Designed with a gathered neckline, empire waist and delicate ladder trim, Paloma is an effortless handmade wardrobe staple for warm-weather sewing.
The lined bodice provides both support and coverage, allowing the dress to be worn without a bra, while a subtle side slit adds a little extra movement and skin. Best of all, Paloma slips easily over the head with no zips or buttons, making it a great project for motivated beginners.
Choose lightweight linen for a classic summer look, viscose for a beautifully fluid and drapey dress, or cotton poplin for a more structured finish. The pattern is available in sizes 32–58, including plus sizes.
As a digital sewing pattern, your files are available to download after purchase and include print-at-home, A0 and an illustrated instruction booklet in French, English and Spanish.
PDF Pattern Includes
Instant PDF sewing pattern download
Print-at-home A4/US Letter pattern
A0/wide copyshop file
Instruction booklet
Instructions in French, English and Spanish
Digital PDF sewing pattern files
Fabric Requirements
| Size Range | View 1 | View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 32–50 | 185cm | 245cm |
| 51–58 | 250cm | 320cm |
Fabric requirements are based on 150cm wide fabric.
Sewing Level: Beginner
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Paloma is designed for lightweight woven fabrics that create a comfortable, breathable summer dress. Choose a fabric with some drape for a softer silhouette, or something more structured for a defined shape.
- Lightweight linen
- Viscose
- Cotton poplin
- Lightweight cotton
Viscose will create a particularly fluid and drapey version, while cotton poplin will give the dress a more structured finish.
To complete the Paloma Dress you will need:
- Ladder trim, as required by the pattern
- Sewing machine
- Iron
- Fabric scissors
- Chalk or removable fabric marker
- Matching sewing thread

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