digital fira dress + top sewing pattern
Price: $18.95
Brand: Liesl + Co.
Item: OLV-LC043FD1-D
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The Fira Dress + Top is a simple pull-on style with front and back yoke, gentle raised V neckline, and subtle gathers at the front and back. The cut-on sleeve makes this style especially easy to sew. The dress (View A) includes on-seam pockets. The top (View B) is tunic style. This pattern includes cup sizes to help you get a great fit.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital layered PDF pattern that allows you to print only the size(s) that you need. 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 or A0 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: 14 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 39 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: 2 pages
Description
The Fira Dress + Top is a simple pull-on style with front and back yoke, gentle raised V neckline, and subtle gathers at the front and back. The cut-on sleeve makes this style especially easy to sew. The dress (View A) includes on-seam pockets. The top (View B) is tunic style. This pattern includes cup sizes to help you get a great fit.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen.
Notions
Coordinating thread, featherweight fusible interfacing.
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 View A, 44" Fabric 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
size 12 14 16 18 20 View A, 44" Fabric 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards 3 1/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 3 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards View B, 58" Fabric 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 1/4 yards Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Bust, A/B Cup 35" 36" 37" 38" 39" 40" Bust, C Cup 36" 37" 38" 39" 40" 41" Bust, D Cup 37" 38" 39" 40" 41" 42" Waist 34 1/4" 35 1/4" 36 1/4" 37 1/4" 38 1/4" 39 1/4" Hip 39 1/4" 40 1/4" 41 1/4" 42 1/4" 43 1/4" 44 1/4" Length, View A* 41 1/4" 41 1/2" 41 3/4" 42" 42 1/4" 42 1/2" Length, View B* 26 1/4" 26 1/2" 26 3/4" 27" 27 1/4" 27 1/2"
size 12 14 16 18 20 Bust, A/B Cup 41 1/2" 43" 45" 47" 49" Bust, C Cup 42 1/2" 44" 46" 48" 50" Bust, D Cup 43 1/2" 45" 47" 49" 51" Waist 40 1/2" 42 1/4" 44 1/4" 46 1/4" 48 1/4" Hip 45 3/4" 47 1/4" 49 1/4" 51 1/4" 53 1/4" View A, Length* 42 3/4" 43" 43 1/4" 43 1/2" 43 3/4" View B, Length* 27 3/4" 28" 28 1/4" 28 1/2" 28 3/4"
* Measured from shoulder at neck.
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: (4.3 of 5) based on 19 reviews
Great Pattern for Advanced BeginnerReviewed by Sarah on 03/03/2024This is a great pattern for an advanced beginner. I found the fit to be very flattering and I thought the instructions were easy to follow. I liked that it's adjustable based on bust size as I felt this helped me get a good fit. I loved that the seams were tucked in along the shoulders and the back, makes the garment look so clean!Was this helpful?Fira TopReviewed by Jo L (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/01/2023I am pretty obsessed with this top, it's one of my favorite patterns. I haven't tried the dress, but I have made three tops in linen. I usually choose more basic patterns, so this was a little bit of a challenge for me, but doable. The hardest part is piecing the yoke to the rest of the shirt and matching the lines. I also had trouble managing the lengthen/shorten line, because the front and back are different lengths. Some instructions about that would be helpful. There are a few things I would change though, like a smaller armscye and making the back gathers more pronounced. But, those are manageable alterations. I've gotten so many compliments on this shirt, it looks like it must be hard to make, so people are impressed with my skills, but I would say I'm a confident beginner/low intermediate sewist and this is within my ability, albeit it takes a while (I think about 8 hours or so?). It's also pretty slimming and looks good out or tucked in. I definately recommend this pattern. If the armscye were fixed I would give it 5 stars, but for now 4 stars. I can't comment on the dress version yet though.Was this helpful?Love both the dress and top!Reviewed by Jennifer R (✓ Verified Buyer) on 07/21/2023I made a wearable toile of the dress first and loved it so much I made the top the very next day. Will definitely be making more!Was this helpful?Fantastic dress!Reviewed by Julie (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/06/2023I love this dress! The pattern was clever-- unusually structured but perfect outcome with no handsewing! Very flattering on a middle-aged lumpy body. I'm already making a second one.3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Can't Wait!Reviewed by A. Maureen (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/04/2023I recently bought this pattern as a go-to for tops and dresses for the summer. I can't wait to give it a try. For reviewers searching for a sew-along / tutorial, I found one at Sew Batik and it was very easy to follow.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Love the choice of cup size!Reviewed by Shelly Joy (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/13/2022I really liked this pattern. I made the top out of medium weight navy linen and it looks just like the picture on the pattern. So happy about the cup size choices, I followed the measuring instructions and it fits perfectly. I will be making the dress next. Please make more patterns with cup sizes! I was able to make this in a day because I didn't have to do any alterations 😊.4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Not beginner friendlyReviewed by Michelle (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/08/2022LOVE the look of this top/dress, but unfortunately it was incredibly difficult and I was unable to find any tutorials or guidance online. It’s laying in a rejected pile on my sewing table with the hopes of making some napkins or something to repurpose the material.4 of 6 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Well-made patternReviewed by Holly Schafer (✓ Verified Buyer) on 05/31/2022This is one of the easiest patterns I have ever made. The instructions were clear and I didn’t think there were any tricky techniques. I have been sewing for over 40 years and this was one of the best patterns I have ever used in terms of the instructions. I haven’t worn the top yet but I feel like I will make the dress next, with a few alterations.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?So flatteringReviewed by Beth (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/28/2022I just made my new favorite top! The pattern was clear and easy to follow. The pattern needed few alterations to suit my body and they were easy to make. I sewed this in a linen blend. The resulting top is very flattering.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Excellent PatternReviewed by Susan (✓ Verified Buyer) on 02/09/2022Due to a change in my body shape I couldn't find an off-the-rack dress for a family wedding that I felt comfortable in. I had been admiring the pattern for a while, so I thought I would give it try (limited dressmaking experience). I usually gravitate to video tutorials but I found the PDF pattern clear and easy to follow. Anything technique I wasn't sure of, I googled a random video before proceeding. I used a cotton poplin and I was able to make some small adjustments along the way to suit me. I enjoyed wearing the dress and look forward to making some tops as well.6 of 6 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Not really for beginnersReviewed by Kim on 02/07/2022I started this sewing project during the Christmas holidays (many weeks ago) when I had some time to devote to it, but I did find it a little tricky especially towards the end. I have't actually finished this project yet because there were parts of the instructions that just didn't make sense to me. Maybe I do better with video tutorials? Anyways, look forward to finishing this one day, but I don' t really think it should be categorised as a beginner project unless there are further instructions.5 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Casual dressReviewed by PJ (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/13/2022I am looking forward to sewing this dress with a fine linen fabric for the coming summer. It is just the style I wanted with a little cap sleeve and a nice length for older ladies. The pattern came neatly packaged and arrived in good time. Thanks Again!4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Excellent fit!Reviewed by Susan (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/26/2021I find that the sizing of these patterns is so reliable across the range … once you have determined your measurements I find the fit of the finished garment is so accurate … often I err on the larger size because I am nervous the finished garment won’t fit … but with these patterns I never have to worry!! This is such a great pattern! If you follow the instructions you can’t go wrong!!8 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Accessible for Novice SewerReviewed by AF (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/23/2021This is my very first garment I've sewn and the only part I struggled with was attaching the back to the yoke. The instructions were super clear; the necessary techniques easy to find tutorials for. I need to add some mods to the muslin to make the armscye a little smaller and the neckline a little deeper. In my inexpert execution, the neckline for my size is just small enough that I need to take my hair down to get my head through, so I'm going to try again with another muslin before moving on to my real fabric.7 of 7 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Fira topsReviewed by Crystal (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/23/2021I made three tops out of this pattern. The first two I made with cotton, one with a beautiful Japanese cotton and the second one with a LIberty tana lawn. I added on the sleeves from the Verdun top to make them long-sleeved, and that worked well, except that I needed to add width at the top of the Verdun sleeve to fit it. The third one I made short-sleeved out of a beautiful rayon jacquard. The fit was a little tricky, as I measure for a size 8 and so I made that, but it was too tight. I added width to each side seam but kept the rest of the top as is. I love the style of this top with the v-neck and the gathers at the sleeve and back yoke. I gave it four instead of five stars due to the fit.7 of 7 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?First dress in linenReviewed by Claudia (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/22/2021This isn't a style I would usually be drawn to let alone make, but I loved the look of the top - and instead made the dress! I have a pear shaped body, the shoulders and neckline are what drew me to the pattern and actually looks great too balance out my hips. I need to lower the bust darts, but other than that it fit perfectly and I get great feedback when I wear it out. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, the dress comes together simply. I'm looking forward to making the alteration and making the top (or 3) next.4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Fira topReviewed by Prue Maxwell (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/20/2021Loved the style of this top - a bit different and the neckline fitted very well. It was a little big for me at the upper back but I do have narrow sloping shoulders. It was quick to make so I made another one straight away (and gave the first one to a friend who loved it) and made adjustments and love it. Already have another one planned and maybe a dress.6 of 6 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?In this video, Liesl introduces you to the Fira Dress +Top pattern.
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