Carolina Cap Sleeve Dress for Women Sewing Pattern
pdf sewing pattern includes all sizes XS-XXXL
***Prints on US Letter size paper.
*Petite, regular and tall hem lengths included
Do you love to slip on a dress in the morning and head out the door in style? Then the Carolina Cap Sleeve Dress sewing pattern is just for you!
This pattern will help you create an empire waist, a-line dress in no time at all! The Carolina Cap Sleeve Dress pattern features two neckline options (rounded high neck or scoop neck); two back neckline options (regular scoop or low scoop neck); 3 empire waist lengths (petite, regular or tall) and 3 hem lengths (petite, regular or tall), optional cuff sleeves and optional criss cross or vertical back straps. Think of all the styles you can make with this pattern! It can take you through all seasons depending on the fabric you use and will look great with leggings, too!
The Carolina Cap Sleeve Dress pattern can be made in something soft with great drape such as jersey knit, matte jersey, poly blend, crepe de chine, voile, double georgette, rayon, silk / silk blends, cotton, cotton blend, linen blend, silk charmeuse or similar.
Imagine this in a navy, gray, black, fuchsia or red solid or a knockout geometric or floral print! There are so many possibilities!
*All sizes XS – XXXL (sizes 0-26) are included in this pattern. This pattern features 20 photo illustrations and tutorial-style instructions to help you create your very own dress today!
Full-sized, color-coded pattern pieces are included for all sizes. Petite, regular and tall hem lengths are included, along with petite and regular size widths. Let’s get sewing!
Sewing Pattern features: -all sizes XS-XXXL included -petite, regular and tall hem lengths -petite and regular bodice widths -petite, regular and tall empire waist cutting lines -all pattern pieces color-coded by size -optional sleeve cuffs -optional criss-cross straps in back -rounded or scoop front neckline -rounded or low scoop back neckline -can be made with woven or lightweight knits -save to your computer to reprint anytime -tutorial style instructions -step-by-step directions -great for beginners through advanced -NO BUTTONS -NO ZIPPERS - simply slip it on and go!
Size Bust Hips Waist XS (0-2) 31-33 in. 33-36 ½ in. 23-25 in. S (4-6) 33 ½ -35 in. 37-38 ½ in. 25 ½ - 27 in. M (8-10) 35 ½ -37 in. 39-40 ½ in. 27 ½ - 29 ½ in. L (12-14) 37 ½ -40 in. 41-43 in. 30-32 ½ in. XL (16-18) 40- 42 in 44-46 in. 33-36 ½ in. XXL (20-22) 44-46 in 46- 48 in 37-39 in XXXL (24-26) 47-49 in 49-51 in 40-43 in
Materials: FABRIC needed: You will need 1 and 1/4 to 2 yards of 56-60” wide fabric OR 2 and 5/8 yards fabric of 44” wide fabric
NOTIONS: *ballpoint needle for knits needed; walking foot (optional); 2 packages of twill tape (optional if binding neckline and armholes); 27-43 inches of 3/8 inch elastic
Suggested fabrics: You need something soft with great drape such as jersey knit, matte jersey, poly blend, crepe de chine, voile, double georgette, rayon, silk / silk blends, cotton, cotton blend, linen blend, silk charmeuse, rayon bamboo spandex or similar. If your fabric does not have any stretch I suggest you place your pattern pieces ½ inch away from the fold of the fabric to make up for the lost width.
*You are purchasing a PDF sewing pattern, not an actual garment. *Print on your home printer!
Enjoy and Happy Sewing!