Dolores – PDF sewing pattern (sizes 16–28)

UK sizes 16–28

The Dolores Drop-Waist Dress is a modern take on the drop-waist silhouette, combining the comfort of knits with the versatility of wovens. Choose between a summer-friendly vest top with bound edges, or a classic boat-neck bodice cleanly finished with a facing and featuring three-quarter length sleeves. 

The close-fitting bodice is sewn in a knit fabric whilst the gathered A-line skirt, complete with side-seam pockets, is sewn in a woven, allowing for mix-and-match creativity or chic coordination.

Suitable fabric

For the bodice: medium-weight knits with at least 25% stretch and good recovery such as cotton jersey – nothing too light or drapey. 

For the skirt: lightweight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, lightweight viscose-linen blends, rayon. 

Notions

A length of 10–12mm / 1/2-inch elastic slightly longer than your hip measurement. 

Optional: 25 cm / 9 inches of 5–8mm / 1/4–3/8-inch wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the bodice shoulders. 

You will also need machine needles for sewing both knit and woven fabrics.

This is the 16–28 size range; for the 6–20 range click here.