Buy the V1861 special occasion dress sewing pattern from Vogue. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. Lined dress has close-fitting bodice with cut-in shoulders and princess seams, asymmetrical ruffle, princess seams, left side shoulder opening with hook and eye closure, invisible side seam zipper, gathered skirt with side seam pockets, attached petticoat, baby hem, thread carriers and matching sash, length variations.

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: Mikado, Shantung, Taffeta. Petticoat: Netting. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

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

Sizing: B5 (8-10-12-14-16), F5 (16-18-20-22-24), approx. UK sizes B5 (6 – 12), F5 (12 – 20/22). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Thread. One 15" invisible zipper, four hook and eyes, 1 ¹/₂ (1.40m) yds. of ¼" wide ribbon.

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