digital sirena dress sewing pattern

Itch to Stitch Digital Patterns

This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on home printers that use either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper or at a print shop that can print A0-sized pattern 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.

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Description

The Sirena Dress has a timeless silhouette that you will wear all seasons. The fitted bodice comes in A, B, C, D and DD cups, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Make with a floral cotton for a Spring dress, a tropical wool for an office dress, or shimmering silk for an evening dress.

Sirena Dress features:

• A, B, C, D and DD cups for the perfect fit
• Round neckline
• A-line skirt that falls slightly above the knees
• In-seam pockets
• Sleeve flounce and sleeve cuff options
• Lined and unlined options
• Exposed and invisible zipper options
• Layers feature (print only the sizes you need)

Suggested Fabrics

Primary Fabric: Use light to medium-weight woven fabric with or without stretch. Shirting, suiting, rayon challis, broadcloth, linen, satin and crepe are great choices. Lining: Washable choices are cotton batiste and cotton lawn. For dry-clean garments, use Ambiance lining, polyester lining, China silk or charmeuse. Note that you will need some lining fabric for the pocket bags even if you decide not to line the dress. Interfacing: Use light-weight woven or weft insertion fusible interfacing.

Notions

For exposed zipper option:

• One (1) 24” (60 cm) size #5 closed-end metal or plastic molded zipper
• 24” (60 cm) of 1/4” or 3/8” (6 mm or 1 cm) Steam-A-Seam or other light-weight double-sided fusible tape

For invisible zipper option:

• One (1) 24” (60 cm) invisible zipper
• One set of size 1 hook and eye

For unlined option:

• 23” (59 cm) of single fold bias tape

For all options:

• 24” (61 cm) of fusible stay tape

Size Chart, Finished Measurements, and Fabric Requirements

Click to enlarge the final images at above right.

Choosing your Size

• Determine your cup size. You can use the cup size you typically wear.
• 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, as long as your measurement is less than the finished garment measurement; 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, as long as your measurement is less than the finished garment measurement; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your hips. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted, as long as your measurement is less than the finished garment measurement; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. All you have to do is print the sizes that you need, and blend the lines from one size to the next. See “Printing Instructions” and “Blend Sizes” in the instructions.
• If you are taller than 5’7” (170 cm) or shorter than 5’4” (163 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the bodice and/or skirt (see “Lengthen/Shorten” in the instructions).
• I highly recommend that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabrics that have similar weight as your final garment fabrics.