Description
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US$13.00
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:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Recoleta Dress pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
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Sizes | 00 to 40 |
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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 |
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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
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-shrunkβsoak and hang dry before using.
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | ||
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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 | |||
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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 |
inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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Bust | ||||||||||||
A Cup | 301β8 76.5 |
301β2 80 |
327β8 83.5 |
341β4 87 |
355β8 90.5 |
37 94 |
383β8 97.5 |
393β4 101 |
411β8 104.5 |
421β2 108 |
437β8 111.5 |
451β4 115 |
B Cup | 311β8 79 |
321β2 82.5 |
337β8 86 |
351β4 89.5 |
365β8 93 |
38 96.5 |
393β8 100 |
403β4 103.5 |
421β8 107 |
431β2 110.5 |
447β8 114 |
461β4 117.5 |
C Cup | 321β8 81.5 |
331β2 85 |
347β8 88.5 |
361β4 92 |
375β8 95.5 |
39 99 |
403β8 102.5 |
413β4 106 |
431β8 109.5 |
441β2 113 |
457β8 116.5 |
471β4 120 |
D Cup | 331β8 84 |
341β2 87.5 |
357β8 91 |
371β4 94.5 |
385β8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413β8 105 |
423β4 108.5 |
441β8 112 |
451β2 115.5 |
467β8 119 |
481β4 122.5 |
DD Cup | 341β8 86.5 |
351β2 90 |
367β8 93.5 |
381β4 97 |
395β8 100.5 |
41 104 |
423β8 107.5 |
433β4 111 |
451β8 114.5 |
461β2 118 |
477β8 121.5 |
491β4 125 |
Waist | 253β8 64.5 |
263β4 68 |
281β8 71.5 |
291β2 75 |
307β8 78.5 |
321β4 82 |
335β8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363β8 92.5 |
373β4 96 |
391β8 99.5 |
401β2 103 |
Hip | 331β8 84 |
341β2 87.5 |
357β8 91 |
371β4 94.5 |
385β8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413β8 105 |
423β4 108.5 |
441β8 112 |
451β2 115.5 |
467β8 119 |
481β4 122.5 |
inch cm |
22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
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Bust | ||||||||||
B Cup | 475β8 121 |
49 124.5 |
503β8 128 |
513β4 131.5 |
531β8 135 |
541β2 138.5 |
557β8 142 |
571β4 145.5 |
585β8 149 |
60 152.5 |
C Cup | 485β8 123.5 |
50 127 |
513β8 130.5 |
523β4 134 |
541β8 137.5 |
551β2 141 |
567β8 144.5 |
581β4 148 |
595β8 151.5 |
61 155 |
D Cup | 495β8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523β8 133 |
533β4 136.5 |
551β8 140 |
561β2 143.5 |
577β8 147 |
591β4 150.5 |
605β8 154 |
62 157.7 |
DD Cup | 505β8 128.5 |
52 132 |
533β8 135.5 |
543β4 139 |
561β8 142.5 |
571β2 146 |
587β8 149.5 |
601β4 153 |
615β8 156.6 |
63 160 |
Waist | 417β8 106.5 |
431β4 110 |
445β8 113.5 |
46 117 |
473β8 120.5 |
483β4 124 |
501β8 127.5 |
511β2 131 |
527β8 134.5 |
541β4 138 |
Hip | 495β8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523β8 133 |
531β4 136.5 |
551β8 140 |
561β2 143.5 |
577β8 147 |
591β4 150.5 |
605β8 154 |
62 157.5 |
How to choose your size
Eva –
It’s a lovely pattern with super clear instructions – I’ve already made two versions and love them both π
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.
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.
Anonymous –
Excellent pattern minimal adjustments needed easy to sew together and great fit
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.
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
LINDA –
Love the ease of sewing this dress pattern!
Kathy –
Excellent pattern, explanations are easy to understand, love that pattern testers have included tutorials.
Leslie –
This is a great pattern easy to sew. I had it done in 2 days. Highly recommend
Erin –
Original download didn’t include all sizes. Customer service was responsive and situation easily fixed.
Rita –
Good fit. Good instructions. Pleasure to sew.
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
Stephanie –
The DD cup bodice fit my friend perfectly!
sabine –
Pattern very thoroughly designed! Very good instructions. I enjoyed every step of the work! :-))
Lise –
I love this style. A Line is perfect for me.
Lisa B. –
Excellent clear instructions!
Ytmar –
Beautifully drafted with excellent instructions
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 itβs gorgeous!
Susan –
Love it comes in DD sizing save me so much fitting work
Madeline –
I made the dress and itβs the first thing that I ever made for myself that fit perfectly, will be making more, thank you
Eileen –
Lovely pattern and, as always, excellent instructions.
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.
Deborah –
Easy to make, and fit well.
Betty –
Love it
Addrea –
Itch to stitch patterns are perfection!
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 canβt wait to make another version!
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.
Anonymous –
Beautiful cross season dress with simple lines. Directions are detailed and easy to follow.
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!
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 itβs well drafted, the instructions are very easy to follow and the inclusion of the different cup sizes is a game changer (when youβre 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).
Mary –
Totally love this beautiful structured dress. Beautiful style.
Brilliant instructions. Range of cup sizes. β€οΈπ
Carol –
A dress for all!
Susan Wentworth –
Seriously, love this pattern. Itβs a perfect dress in so many ways.
Betty –
Very easy to sew
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.
Janet –
Absolutely love how this turned out and fits me nicely
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.
Vignette –
Great fit π
Azure L Owens –
It would be nice to see finished pattern on a fuller figure model
Karen –
Great pattern super instructions
Wendy –
Another great pattern from itch to stitch. Easy to sew, goes to put together and very stylish.
Brigetta –
Beautiful dress, easy to follow instructions and fits like a dream. Very flattering.
Cathy –
Your patterns are wonderful!!
Anonymous –
Love this style!
Lidia –
I love the dress now I’m thinking top with peblem a little flirty!
Kate –
Clear and thorough instructions, lovely design, and I’ve been thrilled with every single pattern I’ve purchased at Itch to Stitch.
Rosa –
Lovely pattern, clear instructions and easy to follow, as usual. Thank you
Cathy –
I love this pattern!