A classic woven shift dress that pops on easily for everyday wear.
Choose from the smooth front option with inseam pockets, or the unique curved-front option, with pockets neatly concealed in the curved seam. Make it in a single fabric for a subtle detail, or experiment with colour blocking and make it a design statement.
Bust darts and a seamed back provide subtle shaping, with a relaxed fit that is comfortable in warm weather and layers up beautifully on cooler days.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner - intermediate
Fitting adjustment resources: Included
Add-ons: A . Especially helpful if you require - or anticipate needing - some more space in the front of your dress for comfort. If you are a beginner sewer or would like the work of this adjustment done for you, this add-on creates 7 ¾" (20cm) of ease in the front of the garment.
The includes six new sleeve styles that can be used with the Plains Dress and the Fable Dress.
Skills you will learn: sewing a neatly bias-bound neckline, inseam pockets, mitred hem splits
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Size Charts Fabric requirements
Choose between two size ranges:
0-22 (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)
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- relaxed fit with gentle bust dart shaping
- seamed back for shaping
- below knee length
- slips over head without fasteners
- pocket options: inseam pockets or unique curved front seam pockets
- neat bias-bound neckline
- straight hem or split hem with neat mitred corners
- sleeve options: short, cuffed, or 3/4 length
Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Adaptive
Adaptive Add-on: Post Mastectomy
Pre-adjusted pattern pieces for post-mastectomy are included. Pattern pieces for a flat front closure on either one or both sides. This includes a custom tutorial, and specific fitting resources.
These adaptive pattern pieces are available in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format.
Adaptive Add-on: Fuller Abdomen Pregnancy
This add-on is an expansion of the Plains Dress pattern and can be purchased . It can be used to adapt the waist circumference of the Plains Dress and smoothly add fabric to that area for a more comfortable fit over your body's contours. If you are unsure of doing this adjustment yourself - or would love for this to be professionally done for you! - this add-on includes a further 7 ¾" (20cm) of ease at the front of the garment.
Bonus Resources
Printing Info FAQ
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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