CAPRI DRESS (PDF)

- PDF pattern in two formats (A0 and A4) to be printed out. A4 format fits US letter size (8.5/11”): set print setting to scale the file 100% (successfully tested with US customers)

- Pattern and the instruction manual includes measurements in both metric (cm) and imperial (inches/yards)

- An easy to follow visual manual including a complete step-by-step video sewing tutorial

- Print overview and lay plans

- Size: XXS-XXL (EU) / 0-22 (US) are included

The CAPRI Dress is a loose fitting, A-line dress with a square neckline. The dress has bust darts at the front for shaping and hidden pockets in the side seams. It fastens at the back with a single button, which sits on an underlap made with facings. The dress is unlined but has facings at the neckline and armholes.

The pattern comes with two lengths - a short and a long version.

Fabric recommendations:
This pattern is designed for woven fabric types. Fabric types such as taslan, denim, linen, poplin, woven viscose, thin wool, corduroy, and cotton twill work well for the CAPRI Dress.

Total fabric requirements (short version)
For fabric widths of 135 cm (53"):
XXS - S: 200 cm (2 1/4YD)
M - XXL: 210 cm (2 1/2YD)


For fabric widths of 145 cm (57"):
XXS - S: 140 cm (1 3/4 YD)
M - L: 160 cm (1 3/4 YD)
XL - XXL: 210 cm (2 1/2YD)


Total fabric requirements (long version)
For fabric widths of 135 cm (53"):
XXS - S: 280 cm (3 1/4 YD)
M - XXL: 300 cm (3 1/2YD)

For fabric widths of 145 cm (57"):
XXS - S: 230 cm (2 3/4YD)
M - L: 260 cm (3 YD)
XL - XXL: 300 cm (3 1/2YD)

Printer
Glue or tape
Sewing machine
Sewing thread
1 button: 2 cm (3/4") diameter
Interfacing: 30 cm (1/2YD)
Sewing needle
Scissors
Pins
An iron
(…and a seam ripper)

The pattern comes with all sizes from XXS-XXL (EU) / 0-22 (US). The most important measurement for this dress is the bust. The models in the photos are 176 cm and 163 cm and they are wearing a size S and XL (adjusted).

BODY MEASUREMENTS - CM (INCHES)
XXS: Bust: 76 cm (30"), waist: 60 cm (23 1/2"), hip: 84 cm (33")

XS: Bust: 80 cm (31 1/2"), waist: 64 cm (25 1/4"), hip: 88 cm (34 3/4")

S: Bust: 84 cm (33"), waist: 68 cm (26 3/4"), hip: 92 cm (36 1/4")

M: Bust: 92 cm (36 1/4"), waist: 76 cm (30"), hip: 100 (39 1/4")

L: Bust: 100 cm (39 1/4"), waist: 84 cm (33"), hip: 108 cm (42 1/2")

XL: Bust: 110 cm (43 1/4"), waist: 94 cm (37"), hip: 118 cm (46 1/2")

XXL: Bust: 122 cm (48"), waist: 106 cm (41 3/4"), hip: 128 cm (50 1/2")

SIZES EU (US) : CM (INCHES)

XXS (0): Bust: 82 cm (32 1/4"), Hip: 101 cm (39 3/4"), Length (short): 81 cm (32"), Length (long): 120 cm (47 1/4")

XS (2): Bust: 86 cm (33 3/4"), Hip: 104 cm (41"), Length cm (short): 83 cm (32 3/4"), Length (long): 122 cm (48")

S (4-6): Bust: 90 cm (35 1/2"), Hip: 107 cm (42 1/4"), Length (short): 85 cm (33 1/2"), Length (long): 124 cm (48 3/4")

M (8-10): Bust: 96 cm (37 3/4"), Hip: 114 cm (45"), Length (short): 87 cm (34 1/4"), Length (long): 128 cm (50 1/2")

L (12-14): Bust: 106 cm (41 3/4"), Hip: 122 cm (48"), Length (short): 89 cm (35"), Length (long): 128 cm (50 1/2")

XL (16-18): Bust: 116 cm (45 3/4"), Hip: 130 cm (51 1/4"), Length (short): 92 cm (36 1/4"), Length (long): 131 cm (51 1/2")

XXL (20-22): Bust: 126 cm (49 3/4"), Hip: 139 cm (54 3/4"), Length (short): 95 cm (37 1/2"), Length (long): 134 cm (52 3/4")