Supplies
- Coordinating thread for the fabric and the bias binding
- Bias binding to finish the neckline and the hem
Below you can see how much fabric you need for all options. Fabric width = 110cm (44 inch). Please prewash your fabrics to avoid shrinkage.
Fabric recommendations:
The Dolores dress is perfect for light – medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton lawn,… Fabrics with too much drape are difficult to hem with bias binding, so I don’t recommend those unless you finish them with a rolled hem.
NOTE: Keep in mind that fabrics with a print in one direction will turn 45° at the side seam when sewing a half circular dress.
Please prewash your fabric to avoid shrinkage.
cm | 1Y | 1.5Y | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Bias Binding | 180 | 195 | 195 | 205 | 220 | 230 | 245 | 255 | 270 | 280 | 290 |
Main fabric | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 130 | 140 | 140 | 150 | 160 |
in | 1Y | 1.5Y | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Bias Binding | 71 | 77 | 77 | 81 | 87 | 91 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 110 | 114 |
Main Fabric | 39 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 63 |
ilariatallarico (verified owner) –
lovely pattern…but the sizes are just too big…