Buy the Boatneck Dress sewing pattern from Puff and Pencil. The Boatneck Dress is fitted around the upper body with width from the hips down. The dress has front and back panels that provide shape, as well as darts. It features a boat neckline, and an invisible zipper closure at the back. The dress is unlined. The pattern includes both short and long versions.
The Boatneck Dress is sleeveless, but it can be made with any of Puff and Pencil's dress and blouse sleeves (available in Puff and Pencil dress and blouse pattern bundles).
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– 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
Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined with no overlap.
Suggested fabrics: This pattern is designed for woven fabrics. Choose fabrics with a bit of elastane for greater flexibility. Fabrics such as poplin, woven viscose, and cotton twill all work well.
Fabric requirements:
135 cm wide fabric: Short version: XXS-S, 120 cm / M-L, 145 cm / XL-XXL, 160 cm // Long version: XXS-S, 215 cm / M-L, 225 cm / XL-XXL, 255 cm.
145 cm wide fabric: Short version: XXS-S, 120 cm / M-L, 135 cm / XL-XXL, 150 cm // Long version: XXS-S, 215 cm / M-L, 225 cm / XL-XXL, 250 cm.
Sizing: XXS – XXL (approx. UK 6 – 22/24, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Invisible zipper, 60 cm for XXS-M or 65 cm for L-XXL; interfacing.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions (with QR-coded videos); A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (29 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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