Buy the Flora Tank and Dress sewing pattern from Pattern Scout. Flora is an easy summer tank or dress with a series of wide tucks across the bodice and a flowy skirt. Simple straps tie at the shoulders to customise the neckline fit, with the choice of narrow spaghetti-style straps or wider straps for a more bra-friendly option. Versatile enough to wear as a casual day dress, date night outfit, or swimsuit cover-up, Flora will be your go-to summer frock.
Version A is a cropped tank. Version B is a mini dress (hemmed above the knee). Version C is a midi dress (hemmed above the ankle).
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: Woven (non-stretch) lightweight fabrics with a soft hand and fluid drape, such as rayon or viscose challis, and linen.
Fabric requirements: If using a directional print or pattern matching (with stripes, plaids, etc.) additional yardage may be required.
45"" (114 cm) wide fabric: Version A thin straps, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m) // Version A wide straps, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m) // Version B thin straps, 2 1/4 yd (2 m) // Version B wide straps, 2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd (2 - 2.5 m) // Version C thin straps, 3 yd (2.7 m) // Version C wide straps, 3 - 3 1/4 yd (2.7 - 2.9 m).
54"" (137 cm) wide fabric: Version A thin straps, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd (1.1 - 1.4 m) // Version A wide straps, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m) // Version B thin straps, 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m) // Version B wide straps, 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m) // Version C thin straps, 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd (2.3 - 2.5 m) // Version C wide straps, 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd (2.3 - 2.5 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 30 with B, C and D cups (approx. UK 6/8 – 30/32, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Choose your size based on your HIGH BUST measurement. Then find your FULL BUST measurement in the size chart to determine which cup size (B, C or D) to sew. If your FULL BUST measurement is greater than the D cup size, the designer recommends selecting the next size up.
This pattern is drafted with an average height of 5'9"" (175 cm).
Notions: Approx. 2 yd/m of single fold 1/2"" bias tape.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (37 pages for each cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for each cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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