Dress/blouse Ahorn

Description:

The dress has feminine pleats on the front bodice, long ties around the waist, a 70’s inspired collar, long sleeves and an asymmetrical skirt. The fit is snug but not too tight - ensuring both a stylish and comfortable dress all in one!

The sewing pattern can also be used to sew an easy wrap blouse.

If you are a beginner with respects to sewing then it's recommended to start by making the blouse first and then the dress second. 

This wrap dress/blouse is intended for knitted fabric.

 

Recommended fabric:

Knitted fabric (jersey) with a stretch percentage of 35-50% is ideal for this style. The fabric should have natural drape and be in medium weight. The fabric can be made of natural fibers (e.g. cotton, viscose, silk, wool, modal etc.) or synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon etc.) or a mix.

The dress with the houndstooth pattern is made from a light weight viscose jersey in 92% viscose and 8% elastane. The green wrap blouse is a rib-knitted viscose jersey with a similar composition. 

 

Unsuitable fabric:

Thin or delicate fabrics and all woven fabric types.

 

Degree of difficulty:

2 / 5

 

Estimated time required:

5 - 10 hours

 

Classification of degrees of difficulty:

1. Beginner friendly: No zips, buttons, fusible materials or difficult techniques
2. Manageable: Introduction to new techniques everybody can learn
3. Moderate: pre-existing knowledge of sewing is recommended. Focus on finishes
4. Difficult: Confidence with sewing is essential
5. Advanced: Focus on techniques, precision work and details

 

Video guides: 

Dress

 

Blouse