Description
I am Aura, a simple and elegant high-low hem A-line dress. I can be made as a top and also as a dress with a gathered ruffle band, finishing above the knee. My rounded neckline allows you to slip me on easily without the need to sew a closure. I feature a bust dart and I am lined to the chest to beautifully finish the armholes and neckline. Although simple to sew, I deliver great impact, so I am perfect for beginners and experienced sewists.
Level: Simple
PAPER PATTERN
All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.
Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide below.
MEASUREMENT CHART (in):
Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | |||
| Bust | 303/4 | 321/4 | 337/8 | 351/2 | 37 | 381/2 | 401/8 | |||
| Waist | 227/8 | 241/2 | 26 | 271/2 | 291/8 | 303/4 | 321/4 | |||
| Hip | 33 | 345/8 | 361/4 | 373/4 | 393/8 | 407/8 | 421/2 |
VERSIONS
Version A: High-low hem dress with ruffle
Version B: Swing dress
Version C: Tank top
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Lining (can be the same fabric used for the garment)
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Flowy woven fabrics with a nice drape: viscose, crêpe, silk… Fabrics with more body, such as poplin, shirting or cotton lawn, are also suitable and create great volume for the ruffle
FABRIC REQUIRED (yards)
| Sizes | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| Garment A, 55″ wide fabric | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 |
| Garment A, 43″ wide fabric | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 |
| Garment B, 55″ wide fabric | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
| Garment B, 43″ wide fabric | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
| Garment C, 55″ wide fabric | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
| Garment C, 43″ wide fabric | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
| Lining A, B, C, 55″ wide fabric | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
| Lining A, B, C, 43″ wide fabric | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (in):
| Sizes | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Bust | 365/8 | 381/4 | 393/4 | 413/8 | 427/8 | 441/2 | 461/8 | 475/8 | 491/4 | 503/4 |
| High hip | 401/8 | 413/4 | 431/4 | 447/8 | 461/2 | 48 | 495/8 | 511/8 | 523/4 | 543/8 |
| A, garment length* | 335/8 | 337/8 | 34 | 341/4 | 341/2 | 345/8 | 347/8 | 35 | 351/4 | 353/8 |
| B, garment length* | 331/2 | 335/8 | 337/8 | 34 | 341/4 | 341/2 | 345/8 | 347/8 | 35 | 351/4 |
| C, garment length* | 211/4 | 211/2 | 215/8 | 217/8 | 22 | 221/4 | 221/2 | 225/8 | 227/8 | 23 |
*From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the centre front
