Florence Dress Sewing Pattern
The Florence Dress is a relaxed fit, easy to wear, midi-length dress perfect for any weather. It can be worn day to night, the ultimate transitional garment for your wardrobe.
Version 1:
Bound placket with flat collar, three quarter length darted sleeves and gathered skirt with cut away pockets.
Version 2:
| Size Range | Misses (UK 6-20) | Curvy (UK 20-34) |
| Sewing Level | Advanced Sewer |
| Notions Required |
Version 1: 4 x buttons (Misses) | 5x buttons (Curvy)| Interfacing Version 2: 1x button | ready-made bias binding (if not making your own) | 1/4" elastic |
Suitable Fabrics
Version 1:
Use a more mid-weight fabric for this style so the darts in the sleeve hold better, this type of fabric will also lend itself for the placket construction.
Linen | Cotton | Chambray | Printed Craft Cotton | Denim (mid-weight)| Needlecord
Version 2:
A light-midweight fabric.
Viscose | Viscose Linen | Rayon | Cotton Lawn | Double Gauze | Linen | Printed Cotton
Florence Dress Sewing Pattern
The Florence Dress is a relaxed fit, easy to wear, midi-length dress perfect for any weather. It can be worn day to night, the ultimate transitional garment for your wardrobe.
Version 1:
Bound placket with flat collar, three quarter length darted sleeves and gathered skirt with cut away pockets.
Version 2:
| Size Range | Misses (UK 6-20) | Curvy (UK 20-34) |
| Sewing Level | Advanced Sewer |
| Notions Required |
Version 1: 4 x buttons (Misses) | 5x buttons (Curvy)| Interfacing Version 2: 1x button | ready-made bias binding (if not making your own) | 1/4" elastic |
Suitable Fabrics
Version 1:
Use a more mid-weight fabric for this style so the darts in the sleeve hold better, this type of fabric will also lend itself for the placket construction.
Linen | Cotton | Chambray | Printed Craft Cotton | Denim (mid-weight)| Needlecord
Version 2:
A light-midweight fabric.
Viscose | Viscose Linen | Rayon | Cotton Lawn | Double Gauze | Linen | Printed Cotton
A Note From Jules...
When deciding on sizing, we advise you to take the finished garment measurements into consideration (these are detailed at the back of your instruction booklet).
We also recommend creating a toile before cutting into your chosen fabrics for safe measure.
Happy sewing!