Recoleta Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)

(49 customer reviews)

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The Recoleta is your lovely companion for the summer. The Recoleta is a relaxed woven dress with an empire waist. An empire waist is flattering to many body types, especially pear-shaped and petite figures. The Recoleta has a notched neckline that combines a scoop neck and a V neck; it is perfect for showcasing your necklace with a small pendant. With two sleeve options, short and 3/4 length,Β  the Recoleta will be a nice addition to your wardrobe whether you experience a tropical or temperate summer.

Recoleta Dress Features:

  • Options for cup sizes
  • Empire waist
  • Notched neckline
  • Side invisible zipper
  • Options for short and 3/4 length sleeves
  • Designed for woven fabric

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)

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Description

See Pattern Release Announcement for more photos.

Additional information

Sizes

00 to 40

Cup sizes

A, B, C, D & DD

Skill level

Intermediate

Knit or woven

Woven

Format

Digital download

File

A0, A4 / US Letter

Layers

Included

Seam allowances

Included

49 reviews for Recoleta Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)

  1. Katrin Lansky

    Easy pie, even for me (German)

  2. Eva

    It’s a lovely pattern with super clear instructions – I’ve already made two versions and love them both 😊

  3. LeeAnn

    Fits like a dream! Made only a swayback and rounded back adjustment to the pattern. Love this dress. I have already made up 2 dresses. So comfortable. I made them up in a beautiful stretch cotton sateen.

  4. Arlette

    I have made three Recoleta dresses, sleeveless. The first one in twill, the second in denim and the third in embroidered linen. The first one was meant to be the toile, but the fit was already perfect so I just tinted it to my liking. I wore the two first ones very often all summer long. The linen one looks more formal. I definitely needed the zipper with the size 4D.

  5. Anonymous

    Excellent pattern minimal adjustments needed easy to sew together and great fit

  6. Virginia

    If there’s anyone who has fallen in with the neckline on this dress but is hesitant to buy the pattern, let’s put it this way. Today I have a raging migraine and I was still able to make a perfect neckline! The directions are the best I’ve ever come across in the decades I’ve been sewing & if you follow them exactly, you’ll produce a stunning collar! All that clipping & ironing is worth it & the V part at the bottom comes out crinkle-free! Kennis Wong has a unique & easy way to sew even the most difficult pattern pieces.

  7. Diane

    More information provided on pattern pieces would be helpful such as bust apex, hip line, waistline. There are some small horizontal tick marks but they are not labeled Petite adjustment lines would be nice too

  8. LINDA

    Love the ease of sewing this dress pattern!

  9. Kathy

    Excellent pattern, explanations are easy to understand, love that pattern testers have included tutorials.

  10. Leslie

    This is a great pattern easy to sew. I had it done in 2 days. Highly recommend

  11. Erin

    Original download didn’t include all sizes. Customer service was responsive and situation easily fixed.

  12. Rita

    Good fit. Good instructions. Pleasure to sew.

  13. Carol

    Love this pattern, easy to follow. Fits without having to put in a zip. For me personally I adjusted the bodice length by 1″ to suit me and also the skirt by 2″. Just have to put in the sleeve and done. Looking forward to wearing it

  14. Stephanie

    The DD cup bodice fit my friend perfectly!

  15. sabine

    Pattern very thoroughly designed! Very good instructions. I enjoyed every step of the work! :-))

  16. Lise

    I love this style. A Line is perfect for me.

  17. Lisa B.

    Excellent clear instructions!

  18. Ytmar

    Beautifully drafted with excellent instructions

  19. Isabelle

    Although it took me a bit of time to make the dress, it was a breath as the explanations were excellent. I made it with 2 different colours of linen and it’s gorgeous!

  20. Susan

    Love it comes in DD sizing save me so much fitting work

  21. Madeline

    I made the dress and it’s the first thing that I ever made for myself that fit perfectly, will be making more, thank you

  22. Eileen

    Lovely pattern and, as always, excellent instructions.

  23. Kerry

    This is a lovely dress for the warmer months. Very attractive style and fit. I love Itch to Stitch patterns as they suit me, being short in stature, I find the patterns easy to fit my size.

  24. Deborah

    Easy to make, and fit well.

  25. Betty

    Love it

  26. Addrea

    Itch to stitch patterns are perfection!

  27. Anonymous

    I love the silhouette and neckline of this dress.
    The instructions are easy to follow and thorough.
    The only thing that I would love to add, and would knock it out of the park, would be pockets!
    I can’t wait to make another version!

  28. Elsa

    If you want a dress that has stunning features and is easy to sew, do not hesitate! I did this dress in a vibrant purple brocade and it’s the right dress for a cocktail party. I had absolutely no troubles sewing it and the instructions for blending sizes are awesome.

  29. Anonymous

    Beautiful cross season dress with simple lines. Directions are detailed and easy to follow.

  30. Jacquelyn

    Couldn’t wait to make this. I am so pleased with the fit! Slight increase to bodice length based on apex height. Fits great!. Used midweight linen. So happy with this!

  31. Claire

    Initially I only bought this pattern for the long(er) sleeves pattern piece and the concave darts to insert/hack onto the Chai shirt dress. This worked very well. Have since made the recoleta in its own right and, as is the case with all Itch to Stitch patterns I found it’s well drafted, the instructions are very easy to follow and the inclusion of the different cup sizes is a game changer (when you’re a C-cup size you neither fit into the standard B nor the D-cup that you are sometimes offered. I really, really appreciate ITS going above and beyond).

  32. Mary

    Totally love this beautiful structured dress. Beautiful style.
    Brilliant instructions. Range of cup sizes. β€οΈπŸ’•

  33. Carol

    A dress for all!

  34. Susan Wentworth

    Seriously, love this pattern. It’s a perfect dress in so many ways.

  35. Betty

    Very easy to sew

  36. renata

    LOVE this pattern, it is so flattering on, I could sew it without a zip and it still looks streamline, it works with all beautiful cottons too.

  37. Janet

    Absolutely love how this turned out and fits me nicely

  38. Sondra

    Love, Love The Recoleta Dress The dress was so easy to put together and the instructions are also easy to follow. If you have not tried any of Itch to Stitch Patterns, you need to. I would recommend them highly. Give it a try.

  39. Vignette

    Great fit πŸ‘Œ

  40. Azure L Owens

    It would be nice to see finished pattern on a fuller figure model

  41. Karen

    Great pattern super instructions

  42. Wendy

    Another great pattern from itch to stitch. Easy to sew, goes to put together and very stylish.

  43. Brigetta

    Beautiful dress, easy to follow instructions and fits like a dream. Very flattering.

  44. Cathy

    Your patterns are wonderful!!

  45. Anonymous

    Love this style!

  46. Lidia

    I love the dress now I’m thinking top with peblem a little flirty!

  47. Kate

    Clear and thorough instructions, lovely design, and I’ve been thrilled with every single pattern I’ve purchased at Itch to Stitch.

  48. Rosa

    Lovely pattern, clear instructions and easy to follow, as usual. Thank you

  49. Cathy

    I love this pattern!

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Material

Primary Fabric Lightweight to medium weight woven fabric with no stretch such as linen, linen mix, rayon challis, charmeuse, lawn, chambray, poplin and sateen.

Interfacing Lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing

Lining Lightweight non-stretch lining fabric such as Bemberg, Batiste, lightweight non-stretch cotton

Other Materials

  • One 12” (30 cm) or longer invisible zipper
  • 24” (61 cm) of 3/8” or 1/2” (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using lightweight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)

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. The interfacing also needs to be pre-shrunkβ€”soak and hang dry before using.

 

00 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Primary Fabric
Short Sleeve Option
54″ Wide yard 1 5/8 1 3/4 1 3/4 1 7/8 2 2 2 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 3/8 2 3/8
135 cm Wide cm 150 160 160 170 180 180 180 200 200 200 220 220
3/4 Length Sleeve Option
54″ Wide yard 1 7/8 1 7/8 1 7/8 1 7/8 2 2 2 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 5/8 2 5/8
135 cm Wide cm 170 170 170 170 180 180 180 200 200 200 240 240
Interfacing
All Options
20″ Wide yard 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8
50 cm Wide cm 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Primary Fabric
Short Sleeve Option
54″ Wide yard 2 3/8 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4
135 cm Wide cm 220 230 230 230 230 230 230 250 250 250
3/4 Length Sleeve Option
54″ Wide yard 2 5/8 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 3 3 3
135 cm Wide cm 240 250 250 250 250 250 250 270 270 270
Interfacing
All Options
20″ Wide yard 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 3/4
50 cm Wide cm 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Recoleta Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF) was last modified: October 4th, 2024 by Kennis Wong
Body Measurements
inch
cm
00 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Bust
A Cup 301⁄8
76.5
301⁄2
80
327⁄8
83.5
341⁄4
87
355⁄8
90.5
37
94
383⁄8
97.5
393⁄4
101
411⁄8
104.5
421⁄2
108
437⁄8
111.5
451⁄4
115
B Cup 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
C Cup 321⁄8
81.5
331⁄2
85
347⁄8
88.5
361⁄4
92
375⁄8
95.5
39
99
403⁄8
102.5
413⁄4
106
431⁄8
109.5
441⁄2
113
457⁄8
116.5
471⁄4
120
D Cup 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
DD Cup 341⁄8
86.5
351⁄2
90
367⁄8
93.5
381⁄4
97
395⁄8
100.5
41
104
423⁄8
107.5
433⁄4
111
451⁄8
114.5
461⁄2
118
477⁄8
121.5
491⁄4
125
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
inch
cm
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Bust
B Cup 475⁄8
121
49
124.5
503⁄8
128
513⁄4
131.5
531⁄8
135
541⁄2
138.5
557⁄8
142
571⁄4
145.5
585⁄8
149
60
152.5
C Cup 485⁄8
123.5
50
127
513⁄8
130.5
523⁄4
134
541⁄8
137.5
551⁄2
141
567⁄8
144.5
581⁄4
148
595⁄8
151.5
61
155
D Cup 495⁄8
126
51
129.5
523⁄8
133
533⁄4
136.5
551⁄8
140
561⁄2
143.5
577⁄8
147
591⁄4
150.5
605⁄8
154
62
157.7
DD Cup 505⁄8
128.5
52
132
533⁄8
135.5
543⁄4
139
561⁄8
142.5
571⁄2
146
587⁄8
149.5
601⁄4
153
615⁄8
156.6
63
160
Waist 417⁄8
106.5
431⁄4
110
445⁄8
113.5
46
117
473⁄8
120.5
483⁄4
124
501⁄8
127.5
511⁄2
131
527⁄8
134.5
541⁄4
138
Hip 495⁄8
126
51
129.5
523⁄8
133
531⁄4
136.5
551⁄8
140
561⁄2
143.5
577⁄8
147
591⁄4
150.5
605⁄8
154
62
157.5

How to choose your size

  1. Determine your cup sizeβ€”subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1β€³ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2β€³ (5 cm), use B cup; 3β€³ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4β€³ (10 cm), use D cup; 5β€³ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
  2. After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the β€œBody Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, 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.
  3. Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the β€œBody 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.
  4. Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the β€œBody 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.
  5. It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
  6. 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.