digital petaluma faux wrap dress sewing pattern

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Description

Wrap dresses are popular for a reason. The classic style is flattering on all body shapes. The Petaluma Faux Wrap Dress gives you the benefit of the flattering shape but with the convenience of a traditional, back-zipped dress. The A-line, petal-shaped skirt includes functional in-seam pockets. The Petaluma also offers three different sleeve options--choose one or make all three! The Petaluma will become your go-to dress for years to come.

Petaluma Faux Wrap Dress features:

• Options for A, B, C, D and DD cups
• Unlined wrap top/skirt style
• Invisible back zipper
• A-line petal skirt
• In-seam skirt pockets
• Optional sash can be tied in front or back
• Three sleeve options: Short, double petal and butterfly sleeves
• Layers feature (print only the sizes you need)

Sizes: 00 – 20

Suggested Fabrics

Primary Fabric: Use light to medium-weight woven fabric without stretch or with minimal stretch, such as shirting, broadcloth, linen, satin, peach skin and crepe. Note that the wrong side of the fabric could show as you move around in the dress; keep that in mind when choosing your fabric. Lining: Washable choices are cotton batiste and cotton lawn. For dry-clean garments, use Ambiance lining, polyester lining, China silk or charmeuse. Lining fabric is for pocket bags. Interfacing: Use lightweight woven or weft-insertion interfacing.

Notions

• One 22" (56 cm) invisible zipper
• One set of size 1 hook and eye
• 80" (203 cm) of straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using lightweight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)
• One sew-on snap fastener (Optional)

Size Chart, Finished Measurements, and Fabric Requirements

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Choosing your Size

• Determine your cup size—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2" (5 cm), use B cup; 3" (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4" (10 cm), use D cup; 5" (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
• After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the "Body Measurements" table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the "Body Measurements" table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the "Body Measurements" table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are in between sizes, choose the smaller size.
• It's OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. See instructions for details.
• If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the top. See instructions for details.
• It is highly recommended that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.