This gorgeous empire waist gown floats somewhere between quilting and couture. There are four different dress options to choose from, so you can let your creative side take control of this very versatile sewing pattern.
Finished Garment Dimensions:
(This pattern accommodates size XS, S, M, L and XL. The following details the finished garment dimensions which includes the appropriate ease for the particular garment style)
XS: bust 33", waist 29", hip 64"
S: bust 35", waist 31", hip 68"
M: bust 37", waist 33", hip 72"
L: bust 39", waist 35", hip 76"
XL: bust 41", waist 37", hip 80"
Anna Maria Sewing Pattern Size Guide:
(actual body measurements)
XS: bust 32/33”, waist 25/26”, hip 34/35”
S: bust 34/35”, waist 27/28”, hip 36/37”
M: bust 36/37”, waist 29/30”, hip 38/39”
L: bust 38/39”, waist 31/32”, hip 40/41”
XL: bust 40/41”, waist 33/34”, hip 42/43”
FABRIC requirements:
Lightweight cottons such as voile or lawn suggested.
Dress Option A:
45in. wide fabrics:
2 5/8 yards
~or~
54in. wide fabrics:
2 yards
Dress Option B:
45in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 7/8 yd (XL: 1 yd)
color 2: 1 3/8 yds (XL: 1 3/4 yds)
color 3: 2 1/4 yds (XL: 2 3/8 yds)
~or~
54in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 7/8 yd
color 2: 1 1/4 yds (XL: 1 3/8 yd)
color 3: 2 yds (XL: 2 1/8 yds)
Dress Option C:
45in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 1 1/2 yds
color 2,3,4: 5/8 yd (XL: 7/8 yd)
color 5: 1/2 yard (XL: 5/8 yd)
~or~
54in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 1 3/8 yds
color 2,3,4: 5/8 yd
color 5: 3/8 yd
Dress Option D:
45in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 7/8 yd (XL: 1 yd)
color 2: 1 yd (XL: 1 1/8 yd)
color 3: 3/8 yd
color 4,5,6,7,8: 5/8 yd (XL: 7/8 yd)
~or~
54in. wide fabrics:
color 1: 7/8 yd
color 2: 7/8 yd
color 3: 1 yd
color 4,5,6,7,8: 5/8 yd