Paradise Patterns - PDF Sewing Pattern - Smultron Dress

The Paradise Patterns Smultron Dress is a relaxed, voluminous woven dress with a flattering bias cut and plenty of ways to customise the finished style. Choose between two neckline and back variations, adjust the length or add optional tiers to create a dress that suits your wardrobe.

View A is a short, half-circle bias-cut dress with a V-neck yoke, spaghetti straps and an elasticated back. You'll learn how to make spaghetti straps, cut fabric on the bias and sew French seams.

View B has a slightly curved neckline, spaghetti straps and a tie-back fastening, with a French-seam slit at the centre back. The instructions cover the same techniques as View A, with the additional construction of the centre-back slit.

You can also mix the two designs, adding the tie-back to View A or the elasticated back to View B. The pattern explains how to lengthen or shorten the dress and add optional tiers, making it easy to experiment with different proportions.

The bias cut works particularly well with gingham and check fabrics, while linen, cotton, rayon challis and other woven fabrics offer plenty of options for different finishes.

PDF Pattern Includes

View A: V-neck yoke, spaghetti straps and elasticated back
View B: Curved neckline, spaghetti straps, tie-back and centre-back slit
Instructions for mixing the neckline and back variations
Instructions for lengthening and shortening the dress
Instructions for adding optional tiers
Illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
A4 and US Letter print-at-home files
A0 copy shop file

Sewing Level: Adventurous beginner (straight neckline) / Intermediate (V-neck)

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