Buy the Taimi Dress and Top sewing pattern from Named. Taimi is a fashionably simple garment that includes a top and a dress variation. Both variations feature a voluminous gathered hem, and a round neckline and armholes that are finished with binding. The top is hip-length, and slightly longer in the back. The dress waist seam is curved, its hemline comes down to the ankle, and it has handy in-seam side pockets.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: For both variations, choose a non-stretch, lightweight or medium-weight fabric. Depending on the desired result, you can choose either a more drapey, or a more rigid fabric.
Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.
Dress including bindings: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 275 - 305 cm (3 - 3 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-38 only): 275 - 280 cm (3 yd).
Dress without bindings: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 250 - 305 cm (2 3/4 - 3 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-38 only): 275 cm (3 yd).
Top including bindings: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 110 - 160 cm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-38 only): 120 - 135 cm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd).
Top without bindings: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 105 - 160 cm (1 1/8 - 1 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-38 only): 105 cm (1 1/8 yd).
Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
This pattern has been drafted for a 172 cm (5'8"") tall person.
Notions: Optional: 4 cm (1 5/8"") pre-made bias binding, 235 cm (2 5/8 yd).
Cut the binding lengths from your fabric as suggested in the cutting plan, or use a pre-made binding. If you are cutting the bindings from your fabric, follow the first fabric requirement table (including bindings). If you are using a ready-made binding, see the lower table for the fabric requirement (without bindings).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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