Design
Would you like to sew yourself a beautiful simple sundress? With The Margo Dress sundress pattern, you can easily sew your next dress yourself and create a super versatile and elegant classic for your summer wardrobe! The smocked waist of the shirred dress pattern elegantly flatters the body, while the wide skirt, which is gathered at the hips, creates a playful lightness. The airy fabric and stylish design make this sundress pattern a must-have among sewers. The shirred dress pattern is ideal for walks on the beach, garden parties or simply relaxing hours in the sun. The strappy dress pattern is perfect for anyone who wants to sew a simple summer dress sewing pattern, whether they are a sewing beginner or advanced sewer. With the help of the detailed sewing tutorial and the written, illustrated sewing instructions for the strappy dress pattern The Margo Dress, you can easily sew your easy dress pattern yourself and learn how to make bias tape and gather and smock fabric with elastic.
You want the perfect fit?
Did you know? We offer all JULIANA MARTEJEVS sewing patterns in collaboration with our partner Picknsew® also made-to-measure. It’s as simple as that: Order the “customized to your measurements” option, measure yourself after ordering and send us your complete measurements. Your individual sewing pattern is then made. You will receive it within 1 week of ordering either as paper pattern via mail or as a digital PDF pattern via email. This means you can sew without worrying that your garment won’t fit as expected in the end.
Content
- easy summer dress sewing pattern in German and English (in sizes XS-XXXL or customized to your measurements, either as a paper pattern or as a PDF download in DIN A4 and US Letter)
- ebook including material details, lay plan and styling suggestions
- written, illustrated sewing instructions in German, English and French
- detailed sewing tutorial (German with English and French subtitles)
Required materials
- woven fabric with a width of 1.45m (1 3/5 yd): Short length: XS-S: 2.15m (2 1/3 yd) | M-XL: 2.25m (2 7/16 yd) | XXL-XXXL: 2.30m (2 1/2 yd), Long length: XS-S: 2.45m (2 2/3 yd) | M-XL: 2.65m (2 7(8 yd) | XXL-XXXL: 2.75m (3 yd)
- elastic sewing thread
- 0.7cm (1/4 in) wide elastic band: XS: 1m (1 1/10 yd) | S: 1.05m (1 1/8 yd) | M: 1.10m (1 1/5 yd) | L: 1.15m (1 1/5 yd) | XL: 1.20m (1 1/3 yd) | XXL: 1.25m (1 3/8 yd) | XXXL: 1.30m ( 1 2/5 yd)
- sewing thread
- Sewing machine with sewing needle suitable for the fabric thickness
Tip: We use a 100% cotton poplin with a weight of 130g/sqm for the summer dress pattern The Margo Dress. The sewing pattern is drafted for a woven fabric without stretch. We got the great polkadot fabric from our friends at Bonnie Buttermilk.
Size chart
Find the perfect size for you simply by using our size chart. Measure your chest, waist and hip circumference and check the chart to see which size most closely matches your own measurements.
The sundress pattern The Margo Dress has a positive easy of 20cm (8 in) around the bust and is then shirred with elastic bands to your body measurements. For reference, our model Djamila is 170cm (5′ 7″) tall and wears size S.
Measurements in cm | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
Bust | 82 | 86 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 116 |
Waist | 62 | 66 | 70 | 76 | 82 | 88 | 96 |
Hip | 90 | 94 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 | 122 |
Video tutorial
Use the sewing tutorial to the pattern and sew along step by step with Juliana. If you’ve never sewn before, watch the sewing machine basics video tutorial first. There you will learn about the components of a sewing machine and how to sew your first seam.
Questions?
Check the FAQs or contact us directly! JULIANA MARTEJEVS modern sewing patterns have the highest quality standards. So if something does not meet your expectations, please contact us and we will solve the issue together.
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