Buy the V2043 Dress sewing pattern from Vogue. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Unlined dress, close-fitting through bust, has shoulder pads, asymmetric front drape (cut on the bias) gathered to shoulder and side seam, princess seamed bodice, bias cut skirt, matching belt with self-covered buckle and thread loops. View A has long, tapered sleeves with elbow darts and invisible zipper opening. View B has bishop sleeves with buttoned cuffs and lap opening.

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: Crepe Back Satin, Matte Jersey, Rayon Challis, Silk Jacquard. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. Belt Backing: Synthetic Leather. 

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or for shrinkage.

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14) U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12– 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B: One 22" (56cm) invisible zipper, one hook an eye closure, one pair of 1/2" (1.3cm) shoulder pads, one 1 1/2" (4cm) buckle to cover. Also for A: Two 7" (18cm) invisible zippers (cut to fit). Also for B: Two 1/2" (1.3cm)buttons.

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