plus size dress patterns Fiesta ruched bust knit top and dress (PDF)

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Fitted around the shoulders, bust and waist, finished with a half circle peplum or skirt, top and dress designed for knit fabrics. The bodice features a V neckline and a ruching at the center bust (lined), waistline seam slightly above the natural waist. Skirt/peplum has a soft fold at the center front. Offered with long, 3/4 and short sleeves, sleeveless or with flutter sleeves. Optional inseam pockets.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - a sleeveless dress

View B - a dress with flutter sleeves

View C - a peplum top with long/3/4 or short sleeves

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (23 pages) 
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (60 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL  PETITE/REG/TALL height (3-4 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid, unfolded pieces, large text in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5.Facebook group / website support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30 

US0-US30 
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern has a skilled beginner level (1-3/10) with easy to follow detailed tutorial.  Takes 1-2 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies). 

FABRIC

Light to medium weight knit fabric with 50% horizontal and 30-50% vertical stretch and medium to good recovery

50/60" / 140-160 cm

BODICE  0.6 m /  3/4 yards
BODICE LINING 0.45 m / 1/2 yards

Add to the overall yardage:
SHORT SLEEVE / FLUTTER SLEEVE 0.4 m / 1/2 yard
3/4 SLEEVE 0.6 m / 3/4 yard
LONG SLEEVE 0.8 m / 1 yard

Add to the overall yardage for the skirt:
PEPLUM US0-US18 PEPLUM LENGTH 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yards
SKIRT US0-US18 KNEE/FULL LENGTH 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
PEPLUM US20-US30 PEPLUM LENGTH 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yards
SKIRT US20-US24 KNEE LENGTH 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
SKIRT US20-US24 FULL LENGTH 2.5 m / 2 3/4 yards (w/center front seam)
SKIRT US26-US30 ABOVE THE KNEE / FULL LENGTH 2.5 m / 2 3/4 yards (w/center front seam)

Neckline/armholes finish (binding)
Very light to light knit fabric with excellent recovery and at least 30-50% horizontal and vertical stretch. The best option would be knit lining or tricot fabric.

50/60" / 140-160 cm NECKLINE/ARMHOLE BINDINGS 0.2 m / 1/4 yards

NOTIONS

1. Ruched accent - 4-10 mm / 1/8-3/8 in wide 20 cm / 8 in long soft elastic band (knitted, braided or clear)

2. Shoulder seams stabilizer - twill cotton tape, clear elastic or selvages from woven fabrics - 15 cm / 6 inches

3. Front neckline stabilizer + pocket openings stabilizer - 2+2 strips x 30-40 cm / 13-15 in long of knit fusible interfacing (4 strips in total)

4. Waistline stabilizer - 4-10 mm / 1/8-3/8 in wide elastic equal to your size waist measurement plus 25 mm / 1 in.

5. Polyester / Cotton threads(optional) Matching overlocker threads / (optional) wooly nylon stretch