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Davina Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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You can’t help but feel pretty and elegant in Davina Dress. The slightly curved v-neck portrays grace and poise. The waistband is designed to sit high for a short-waist/long-leg look. The optional pockets adds interest yet are very functional. You also have 5 sleeve options. It is a pattern that takes you through the hot summer until the chilly fall. Above all, because it uses knit fabric, Davina Dress is very comfortable too!
Davina Dress Features:
- Graceful curved v-neck with a slightly-gathered front
- Waistband that sits high for a short-waist/long-leg look
- Feminine half-circle skirt
- Optional slash pockets that add interest and function
- 5 sleeve options: sleeveless, short sleeve, med-short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve and long sleeve
- Layers feature–print only the sizes you need
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 20 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? Davina Dress pattern now includes an additional large format file (A0) that you can send to your print shop to print!
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Additional information
| Sizes | 00 to 20 |
|---|---|
| Cup sizes | Regular |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Knit or woven | Knit |
| Format | Digital download |
| File | A0, A4 / US Letter |
| Layers | Included |
| Seam allowances | Included |
Material
Fabric Use light to medium light-weight knit fabric with at least 75% four-way stretch. Jersey, matte jersey, interlock and very-light weight French terry are great choices. If you use fabric with less stretch, you may choose a larger size. Conversely, if you use fabric with more stretch, you may choose a smaller size. The same fabric is used to line the bodice. However, if your knit fabric is on the heavier side, you may choose to line the bodice with a lighter-weight knit fabric. Jersey and tricot are great choices.
Other Materials
- 2.5 yards (230 cm) of 3/8" or 1/2" (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide bias fusible stay tape (or make your own using light-weight interfacing
Tools
- Ball-point or stretch machine needles
- Walking foot for your sewing machine (optional)
- Serger machine (optional)
- Cover stitch machine to finish your hems (optional)
- Twin needles to finish your hems (optional)
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
Imperial/Yards
Metric/cm
9 reviews for Davina Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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Body Measurements
| inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 311⁄8 79 |
321⁄2 82.5 |
337⁄8 86 |
351⁄4 89.5 |
365⁄8 93 |
38 96.5 |
393⁄8 100 |
403⁄4 103.5 |
421⁄8 107 |
431⁄2 110.5 |
447⁄8 114 |
461⁄4 117.5 |
| Waist | 253⁄8 64.5 |
263⁄4 68 |
281⁄8 71.5 |
291⁄2 75 |
307⁄8 78.5 |
321⁄4 82 |
335⁄8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363⁄8 92.5 |
373⁄4 96 |
391⁄8 99.5 |
401⁄2 103 |
| Hip | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
How to choose your size
- Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
- If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Marilyn –
Lovely design without drawing too much attention to bustline. I would like the shoulders in your pattern line to be less straight across. I think it would accommodate most women’s natural posture.
apbaughan@gmail.com –
As always, your instructions were awesome. I also love your ambassador sewists- Tomkat and Karina. I always know I can follow a sewalong. I would love to see more patterns for us wide shouldered ( inverted triangle) types. Keep up the great work! Very reliable patterns.
Deborah –
Love the sleeve options. I prefer to have my arms covered up. Some of the testers are in my size and age group, good too see how pattern looks.
Martha –
These patterns are the best
Anonymous –
Very easy to make
cdimpala1 –
I’m an adventurous beginner with a serger I don’t have too much experience on and a new intermediate sewing machine. Of the few garments I’ve sewn now, this is by far the best. I have a short torso, and with a petite adjustment to the neck and waist area, I was able to get a perfect fit! The bust is usually a tricky area for me, but I used the ITS measurements and I didn’t need to add or change anything to accommodate my 34D bust (used size 14). I’m going to use the bodice again over a 1yd skirt to make a second dress. After that, I think I’ll use the pattern a 3rd time with a winter-weight material and long sleeves. Oh, and I love the pockets too!
Stephanie –
Flattering dress with clear directions that included many helpful tips. Thanks!
Catherine –
I really love the neckline, so flattering.
Tiffany –
Loved the pattern easy to see up