Buy the Drop-Waist Dress sewing pattern from The Assembly Line. The Drop-Waist Dress is sleeveless with a bias binding finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back. You can make a dress with side seam pockets or a top.

You can also easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instructions).

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabric.

Fabric requirements: 

Dress

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m / XL N/A / 2XL N/A / 3XL N/A.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.4 m / 3XL 2.4 m.

Top

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m / XL 1.6 m / 2XL 1.7 m / 3XL 1.7 m.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 m / XL 1.2 m / 2XL 1.3 m / 3XL 1.3 m.

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 8 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing // Optional: 1.5-2 cm wide pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric).