Kate Dress Sewing Pattern
Kate is a very versatile shift dress. It has bust darts and a slightly curved side seam to give shape. Bias binding neatens the neckline, pockets and the sleeves on Versions 1 and 3.
Version 1:
Has a plain, scooped neckline and set in sleeves with a slight gather at the sleeve head.
Version 2:
Has a scooped neckline with a small amount of gather at the centre. The sleeves are set in as Version 1 but are straight and end above the elbow.
Version 3:
Has the same scooped and gathered neckline as Version 2 but the sleeves are ¾ length bishop sleeves that end in a gathered binding.
The pockets are curved patch pockets with a little bit of gather to add some interest and finished off with a bound top edge. The dress finishes about 10cm above the knee.
| Size Ranges | Misses Sizes UK 6-20 | Curvy Sizes UK 20-34 |
| Binding |
Neck, sleeve and pocket binding can be made from ready-made bias binding. |
| Sewing Level | Beginner Sewers |
Suitable Fabrics
Light to Medium weight Fabrics | Printed Craft Cotton | Linen | Poplin | Denim | Crepe | Satin Crepe
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Kate Dress Sewing Pattern
Kate is a very versatile shift dress. It has bust darts and a slightly curved side seam to give shape. Bias binding neatens the neckline, pockets and the sleeves on Versions 1 and 3.
Version 1:
Has a plain, scooped neckline and set in sleeves with a slight gather at the sleeve head.
Version 2:
Has a scooped neckline with a small amount of gather at the centre. The sleeves are set in as Version 1 but are straight and end above the elbow.
Version 3:
Has the same scooped and gathered neckline as Version 2 but the sleeves are ¾ length bishop sleeves that end in a gathered binding.
The pockets are curved patch pockets with a little bit of gather to add some interest and finished off with a bound top edge. The dress finishes about 10cm above the knee.
| Size Ranges | Misses Sizes UK 6-20 | Curvy Sizes UK 20-34 |
| Binding |
Neck, sleeve and pocket binding can be made from ready-made bias binding. |
| Sewing Level | Beginner Sewers |
Suitable Fabrics
Light to Medium weight Fabrics | Printed Craft Cotton | Linen | Poplin | Denim | Crepe | Satin Crepe
The Kate Dress Sew Along Course | Available Now!
Join The Sewing Studio and get access to all Sew Me Something online courses, including The Kate Dress! PDF Pattern included!
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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!