digital bistro dress sewing pattern
Price: $16.95
Brand: Liesl + Co.
Item: OLV-LC013BD-D
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This semifitted sheath dress is designed to be flattering while also allowing you to move and to be comfortable. It includes a sash and belt loops for a more fitted look, and the pattern includes options for a wide variety of styles. Choose from long sleeves with a notched neckline or short sleeves with a feminine Peter Pan collar.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information:
- Instructions: 21 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 36 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
This semifitted sheath dress is designed to be flattering while also allowing you to move and to be comfortable. It includes a sash and belt loops for a more fitted look, and the pattern includes options for a wide variety of styles. Choose from long sleeves with a notched neckline or short sleeves with a feminine Peter Pan collar. Both dresses include an invisible side zipper and can be made lined or unlined. Instructions include detailed information for doing a full-bust adjustment.
Suggested Fabrics
Dress: Medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton sateen, chambray, twill, canvas, denim, duck, linen, and light- to medium-weight wool.
Lining (optional): Lightweight fabrics like voile and lawn.Notions
Coordinating thread, one 16" invisible zipper, lightweight fusible interfacing.
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 View A, 44" Fabric 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards View A, 58" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards View B, 58" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards Lining, 44" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards Lining, 58" Fabric 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
size 12 14 16 18 20 View A, 44" Fabric 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 1/2 yards 3 3/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 3 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 1/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards Lining, 44" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards Lining, 58" Fabric 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Chest 33" 34" 35" 36" 37" 38" Waist 27" 28" 29" 30" 31" 32" Hip 37 3/4" 38 3/4" 39 3/4" 40 3/4" 41 3/4" 42 3/4" Length* 38 1/2" 39" 39 1/4" 39 3/4" 40" 40 1/4"
size 12 14 16 18 20 Chest 39 1/2" 41" 42 1/2" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" Waist 33 1/2" 35" 36 1/2" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" Hip 44 1/4" 45 3/4" 47 1/4" 49 1/4" 51 1/4" Length* 40 1/2" 41" 41 1/4" 41 1/2" 42" * Measured from shoulder at neckline
English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hips
(in.)0 32 1/2" 25" 35" 2 33 1/2" 26" 36" 4 34 1/2" 27" 37" 6 35 1/2" 28" 38" 8 36 1/2" 29" 39" 10 37 1/2" 30" 40" 12 39" 31 1/2" 41 1/2" 14 40 1/2" 33" 43" 16 42" 34 1/2" 44 1/2" 18 44" 36 1/2" 46 1/2" 20 46" 38 1/2" 48 1/2" Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hips
(cm)0 83 64 89 2 85 66 92 4 88 69 94 6 90 71 97 8 93 74 99 10 95 76 102 12 99 80 106 14 103 84 109 16 107 88 113 18 112 93 118 20 117 98 123 Average rating: (4.8 of 5) based on 12 reviews
New favorite pattern!Reviewed by Janell (✓ Verified Buyer) on 07/01/2020I’ve had this pattern on my wishlist for a while now, and I am super happy with it! It fit great with minimal adjustments. I look forward to making another one! The pattern was straightforward and simple to use. Sizing was spot on for me.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Love this patternReviewed by Sushi Neko (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/20/2019I had to make some adjustments after making a muslin on darts and shoulders, but after the fit is great and I love the end result. The dress fits well and it is very comfortable. As always, the instruction is excellent, there is always something new to learn from O+S's pattern.3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Satisfied.Reviewed by Anna (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/14/2017Fantastic pattern, well explained.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Great dress and patternReviewed by Radolin (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/05/2017Bought this a few weeks ago and finished my first dress. The core design of this pattern is wonderful. I made no changes to the pattern, used the FBA instructions, and made a muslin. Perfect fitting multi-purpose dress. I'm already planning another summer version and a fall/winter version. One of the many things I love is that it is easy to envision my own variations to the neck line and sleeves. Thank you Oliver and S for making my first digital pattern experience a good one!9 of 9 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Love this dressReviewed by Stefanie (✓ Verified Buyer) on 12/28/2016I made this pattern almost identical to the cover photo in a navy fabric. It is gorgeous. I'm lazy and never make a muslin, preferring to fit during construction. That means that the dress is a bit too loose but I can't do anything about it due to the side zipper. Next time I will move the zipper to the back. This is probably my 3rd or 4th Oliver + S pattern. The instructions are second to none and the quality of the pattern is excellent. Looking forward to making this again without the collar and in a print.7 of 7 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Lovely fitReviewed by Gayatri (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/24/2016I just completed my first Bistro dress. Having made plenty of clothes from oliver + s, I was pleased to find the instructions just as clear and detailed. I did have to adjust the darts but otherwise the fit is great. My only problem was that the armholes are a bit snug and the sleeves (short-sleeved version) are slightly too tight, so I will have to adjust the armhole for my next version. But I definitely plan to make this again!4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Fantastic patternReviewed by Eva (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/02/2016The Bistro dress is my first Liesl pattern. The pattern is clearly made by someone that knows have to make patterns. I bought the Bistro dress pattern after having struggled to adjust and fit several fitted bodice dress patterns. The Bistro dress pattern was a relief. I made my dress in a tiny dog tooth linen from Merchant and Mills called Frontier Blue and the result was over all expectations. I have already started on my second Bistro dress and will definitely try other patterns. The detailed instructions for inserting the invisible zipper resulted in a truly invisible zipper on the first attempt. A very satisfying project. Highly recommended pattern.10 of 10 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Nice dress!Reviewed by Mary Kaye (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/02/2016This turned out well for a first try! I carefully did the full bust adjustment as detailed in the pattern and am pleased. I find it to be more "fitted" than semi-fitted even though I carefully chose the size recommended. My dress is made from a lighter weight stretch denim. I moved the zipper to the back and found that I didn't need the belt to achieve a fitted look. I will make this again!!5 of 5 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?My favourite dressReviewed by Sharrone (✓ Verified Buyer) on 12/21/2015I love this pattern. It is so versatile. Ive made it twice with short sleeves and no collar. Next time I am doing the collar. It's so much fun dreaming up more projects when the pattern is so easy to follow and fits so well. Thank you.4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Fantastic, reliable, beautiful pattern.Reviewed by Janome Gnome (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/24/2015Fantastic pattern. My first Liesl pattern but I was pretty sure I could trust it as a blog follower... I wasn't wrong. I followed the carefully written instructions and took it step by step (though some of the techniques were new to me) and it worked out perfectly. On the basis of this, I would buy and rely on other patterns for future garments. Totally reliable, fantastic guidance for learners and above all a beautiful dress I'm really proud of that looks great.6 of 6 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?A great smart-casual dressReviewed by Tina on 02/17/2015This was my first adult Oliver & S/Liesl & S pattern and it was well worth the time to put together the PDF! It sewed up very quickly, the instructions were great and I have had lots of compliments in the office :-).3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Elegant yet casualReviewed by Elizabeth on 01/21/2015Im giving this pattern 4 stars only because I hate putting in zippers. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I used couture techniques to create my dress in a medium weight linen and could not be happier. I really feel Liesl is spot on with this design, it is both timeless and versatile. I can move from work to dinner effortlessly. Time well spent in creating my dress and could not be happier8 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?From the Discussion Forums
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