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Ulla

Shift dress sewing pattern

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as denim, twill, canvas, suitings, corduroy, suede, and faux suede.

    All-purpose polyester thread, sewing machine needle, lightweight fusible interfacing.

    00 – 30

  • Sizing & Fit

    Sarah is wearing a size 00 Ulla dress with 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) reduced at the bust and 1" (2.5 cm) added to the hip. We shortened the body length by 1" (2.6 cm) and did a broad shoulder adjustment. Her measurements are 30 1/2”, 23 1/2”, 35 1/2” (77.5, 59.7, 90.2 cm), and she is 5’3 1/2” (1.61 m) tall.

    Frankie is wearing a size 18 from the 12-30 size range. We added 1/2” (12 mm) to the bust and waist and removed 1” (2.5 cm ) from the hip. Her measurements are 46 1/2”, 39 1/2”, 49”, (118.1, 100.3, 124.5 cm), and she is 5’ 6 1/2” (1.69 m) tall.

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

    00 – 30

    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

  • Details

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