Pensée Dress + Top Pattern Pattern
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Pensée is a lingerie-inspired slip dress and camisole. With a V neckline, delicate straps, darted and partially lined bodice, and wrap back, it's beautiful on its own or layered over close-fitting tops and tees.
- Version A is a knee-length slip dress with a wrapped back that cinches at the waist.
- Version B is a body-skimming camisole that ties at the side.
Pattern Difficulty: Advanced
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- Rayon, lyocell, cupro, silk crepe, silk charmeuse, cotton crepe. Allow extra fabric to match stripes or plaids.
Yardage (Metric)
| Fabric requirements | 150 cm width | 115 cm width |
|---|---|---|
| Version A (34-46) | 2m20 | 3m40 |
| Version A (48-52) | 3m | 3m70 |
| Version B | 1m50 | 2m30 |
Yardage (Imperial)
| Fabric requirements | 60' wide | 45' wide |
|---|---|---|
| Version A (34-46) | 2½ yards | 3¾ yards |
| Version A (48-52) | 3⅜ yards | 4 yards |
| Version B | 1¾ yards | 2½ yards |
Additional Supplies
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Sizes Available:
| 34-52 |
Finished Garment (Metric)
| Finished garment | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 82 | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 |
| Waist (cm) | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 120 | 124 |
| Hips (cm) | 105 | 109 | 113 | 117 | 121 | 125 | 129 | 133 | 137 | 141 |
| Skirt length (cm) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 |
Finished Garment (Imperial)
| Finished garment | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (inches) | 32¼ | 33¾ | 35½ | 37 | 38½ | 40¼ | 41¾ | 43¼ | 44⅞ | 46½ |
| Waist (inches) | 34½ | 36¼ | 37¾ | 39½ | 41 | 42½ | 44⅛ | 45⅝ | 47¼ | 48⅞ |
| Hip (inches) | 41⅜ | 42⅞ | 44½ | 46 | 47⅝ | 49¼ | 50¾ | 52⅜ | 54 | 55½ |
| Skirt length (inches) | 19¾ | 20⅛ | 20½ | 20⅞ | 21¼ | 21⅝ | 22 | 22½ | 22⅞ | 23¼ |
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PDF File Details
| Sizes 34-52 | |
|---|---|
| Letter / A4 | Version A: 38 pages - Version B: 24 pages - All versions: 38 pages |
| Copyshop / A0 | 2 pages |
| Projector Files? | NO |
| Layered Files? | YES |
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| Drafting quality | Professionally drafted and independently tested | Varies by title |
| Size range | Sizes 0–32, graded with fit notes | Limited size runs |
| Instructions | Fail-proof, fully illustrated booklets | Sparse, one-sheet guides |
| Support | Real human support + sewalong resources | None |
| Formats | Print-at-home, A0 copyshop + projector files | Single tissue sheet |
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