The BOATNECK dress is fitted around the upper body, but it has width from the hips down. The dress has front and back panels that provide shape, as well as darts. The dress features a boatneck neckline and an invisible zipper closure at the back. The dress is unlined but has a facing at the neckline and armholes when sewn without sleeves.

Fabric recommendations:
This pattern is designed for woven fabric types. Choose fabrics with a bit of elastane for greater flexibility. Fabric types such as poplin, woven viscose, and cotton twill all work well for this dress.

Fabric requirements:

For fabric width of 135 cm:
Short version:
XXS - S: 130 cm (1 1/2YD)
M - L: 155 cm (1 3/4YD)
XL - XXL: 170 cm (2 YD)

Long version:
XXS - S: 215 cm (2 1/2YD)
M - L: 225 cm (2 1/2YD)
XL - XXL: 255 cm (2 3/4 YD)


For fabric width of 145 cm:
Short version:
XXS - S: 130 cm (1 1/2YD)
M - L: 145 cm (1 1/2YD)
XL - XXL: 160 cm (1 3/4YD)

Long version:
XXS - S: 215 cm (2 1/2YD)
M - L: 225 cm (2 1/2YD)
XL - XXL: 255 cm (2 3/4 YD)

Invisible zipper:
XXS-M: 60 cm / (23 1/2")
L-XXL: 65 cm / (25 1/2")

Interfacing:
50 cm / (1/2YD)

The pattern comes with all sizes from EU XXS-XXL / US 0-22. The most important measurement for this dress is the bust. The model in the photos are approx. 178 cm tall and is wearing an size S.


BODY MEASUREMENTS - CM (INCHES)

XXS (0): Bust: 76 cm (30"), waist: 60 cm (23 1/2"), hip: 84 cm (33")

XS (2): Bust: 80 cm (31 1/2"), waist: 64 cm (25 1/4"), hip: 88 cm (34 3/4")

S (4-6): Bust: 84 cm (33"), waist: 68 cm (26 3/4"), hip: 92 cm (36 1/4")

M (8-10): Bust: 92 cm (36 1/4"), waist: 76 cm (30"), hip: 100 (39 1/4")

L (12-14): Bust: 100 cm (39 1/4"), waist: 84 cm (33"), hip: 108 cm (42 1/2")

XL (16-18): Bust: 110 cm (43 1/4"), waist: 94 cm (37"), hip: 118 cm (46 1/2")

XXL (20-22): Bust: 122 cm (48"), waist: 106 cm (41 3/4"), hip: 128 cm (50 1/2")

XXL: Bust: 122 cm (48"), waist: 106 cm (41 3/4"), hip: 128 cm (50 1/2")

SIZES EU (US) : CM (INCHES)

XXS (0): Bust: 80 cm (31 1/2"), Waist: 62 cm (24 1/2"), Hip: 88 cm (34 3/4"), Length (short): 83 cm (32 3/4"), Length (long): 117 cm (46")

XS (2): Bust: 84 cm (33"), Waist: 66 cm (26"), Hip: 92 cm (36 1/4"), Length cm (short): 84 cm (33"), Length (long): 118 cm (46 1/2")

S (4-6): Bust: 88 cm (34 3/4"), Waist: 70 cm (27 1/2"), Hip: 96 cm (37 3/4"), Length (short): 86 cm (33 3/4"), Length (long): 120 cm (47 1/4")

M (8-10): Bust: 96 cm (37 3/4"), Waist: 78 cm (30 3/4"), Hip: 104 cm (41"), Length (short): 88 cm (34 3/4"), Length (long): 122 cm (48")

L (12-14): Bust: 104 cm (41"), Waist: 86 cm (33 3/4"), Hip: 112 cm (44"), Length (short): 90 cm (35 1/2"), Length (long): 124 cm (48 3/4")

XL (16-18): Bust: 114 cm (45"), Waist: 96 cm (37 3/4"), Hip: 122 cm (48"), Length (short): 92 cm (36 1/4"), Length (long): 126 cm (49 1/2")

XXL (20-22): Bust: 126 cm (49 1/2"), Waist: 108 cm (42 1/2"), Hip: 132 cm (52"), Length (short): 94 cm (37"), Length (long): 128 cm (50 1/2")