Lise Tailor - Solstice Dress and Blouse Sewing Pattern

Solstice is an elegant dress featuring a pretty V-neckline and a drape tied on the front of the bust which enhances the waist. The gathers at the back give ease to this tailored dress closed with an invisible zip. Solstice can be sewn as a blouse and offers 2 sleeve options: Butterfly sleeves to bring lightness or slightly puffy long sleeves finished with a cuff. 

Sewing level: Advanced 

The pattern includes:
– a detailed booklet providing a simple and pragmatic step-by-step, illustrated guide
– a full size pattern (from size 34 to 52 – Seam allowances are included)
– all the above in a custom designed envelope with adorable scalop finish.

Materials needed (not included)

– Fabric Dress – 140 cm wide from sizes 34 to 52: Long Sleeves 2.9m, Butterfly sleeve 2.5m.

- Fabric Blouse - 140cm wide sizes 34 to 44: Long sleeves 1.9m, Butterfly sleeve 1.6m

- Fabric Blouse - 140cm wide size 46 to 52: Long sleeves 2.1m, Butterfly sleeve 1.7m

– Interfacing for long sleeve- 10cm

– Invisible zip - 40cm

- Iron-on bias tape (optional for stabilising the neckline) - 50cm 

Fabric Recommendations:

We recommend a fluid fabric for this dress and blouse such as viscose, cotton lawn, viscose crepe. The pattern has been drafted for woven fabrics.

Size Chart:

Size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Bust	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	110	116	122
Waist	64	68	72	76	80	85	91	97	103	109
High Hip	78	82	86	90	94	98	102	108	114	120
Hip	90	94	98	102	106	110	114	120	126	132

This pattern is drafted for an average height of 165cm.