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Description
This is a PDF sewing pattern and tutorial to teach you how to create these garments. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANYTHING IN THE MAIL.
The Picnic Dress is the perfect sundress. With a fitted tank bodice that curves down into the dress and the lovely gathered skirt you will have a dress that you can make again and again.
Designed for woven/non-stretch fabrics, the Picnic Dress works beautifully in linen and linen blends, chambrays, shirting, airflow, thinner poplin, and even cottons.
This pattern is stylish and can easily be dressed up or down for a more casual look. Choose from two lengths: knee length that hits just above knee or midi that hits mid calf. Sew up a classic higher neckline that will take you anywhere or a scoop neckline that shows off a little more skin.
No matter what options you’re sewing up don’t forget those pockets! Deep side seam pockets mean you can carry around your phone, wallet, snacks, and other treasures without worrying.
The back center section is created with casings and normal elastic. If you love shirring and would prefer that you can shirr that back section instead, but don’t worry if you do not have that skill set yet. The tutorial includes links to several YouTube videos if you’re unsure of the skill level needed, you can watch them before purchasing and again for help throughout the process or just a sew a long buddy.
Whether you’re sewing for a everyday office, weekend brunch, or special event the Picnic Dress is such a classic look with an on trend twist.
Pattern options for the Picnic Dress include:
- Lengths: Knee / Midi
- Pocket: Optional Side Seam Pockets
- Necklines: Regular/ Lower Scoop
The Picnic Dress pattern is drafted for non-stretch woven apparel fabrics that are light to medium weight.
Specific Fabric Suggestions: chambray, linen blends, seersucker, airflow, rayon challis, poplin, etc.
Adult Sizes Included: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, Plus 1X, Plus 2X, Plus 3X, Plus 4X, Plus 5X
Your download includes no-trim pages with layers in US Letter, A4, A0 copy shop, and projector formats. You’ll also receive rectangle pieces and a cutting guide, plus a full-color, step-by-step photo tutorial to make sewing simple and enjoyable.
We also have a matching youth pattern here: Picnic Dress-Youth
and a bundle listing where you can get both together for a discount: Picnic Dress Bundle
Yardage calculated for 54″ apparel woven fabrics.
Open the downloaded PDF in a PDF reader. For reliable access to size layers, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader desktop app; layer support varies in other PDF viewers.
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You may sell items made from this pattern. You may not sell, copy, or redistribute this pattern to others.
Sizing and fabric
- Adult Sizes Included: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, Plus 1X, Plus 2X, Plus 3X, Plus 4X, Plus 5X
- Fabric type
- Woven
- Drafted for
- Hourglass
Included files
- US Letter PDF: Print at home and assemble the pages.
- A4 PDF: Print at home and assemble the pages.
- A0 copy-shop PDF: For a print shop that prints large pattern sheets.
- Projector file: For a sewing projector setup.
Size layers let you choose which size lines to show in supported files.
Help with printing and filesPrinting and file help
Start with the instructions for your pattern and choose an available file that matches how you plan to use it.
- Save the PDF to your device. For reliable access to size layers, open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader desktop app. Layer support varies in other PDF viewers.
- For home printing, choose Actual size or 100%. Turn off options that shrink, enlarge, or fit the pattern to the page.
- Print the page with the test square first. Measure it against the dimensions shown in your file before printing the remaining pages.
If your file has size layers, select the sizes you need and keep any shared markings shown in the instructions. Follow the pattern’s page layout when assembling.
If your PDF app asks for an editing password, switch to viewing or printing instead. You do not need editing access to print the pattern.
