The Assembly Line - Drop Waist Dress
The drop-waist silhouette – a key feature for summer 2024.
The new 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).
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sizing - see last images for details.
Suitable fabrics: light to medium weight fabrics.
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
You will also need:
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
This is a multi-size pattern available in two size ranges:
Size XS-L; or Size XL - 3XL.
Photo credits: The Assembly Line
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