Sew DIY Lou Box Dress 2

Buy the Lou Box Dress 2 sewing pattern from Sew DIY. The Lou Box Dress 2 is a loose-fitting gathered waist dress with a ballet neckline, scoop pockets, a knee length skirt and dolman sleeves. View A features three-quarter length sleeves. View B features full-length tapered sleeves and a low scoop back. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: This pattern is designed to be used with lightweight knit or woven fabric with lots of drape, such as rayon, crepe de chine, chiffon, georgette and jersey.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 3.4 m (3 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.8 m (2 3/8 - 3 1/8 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 3.6 m (3 7/8 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.2 - 3 m (2 3/8 - 3 1/4 yd).

Sizing: US 0 - 32 (approx. UK 4 - 30). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements. This pattern is designed for a height of 5’10” (178 cm), but you can adjust the garment length at the lengthen/shorten lines to suit your height and style preferences.

Notions: Thread; 1.3 cm (1/2") wide elastic (about 1.2 m (1 1/3 yd) enough to fit waist) // View A Woven Fabrics: 1 shank button, 1 cm (3/8") wide.

PDF pattern includes: A print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern, A0 pattern and illustrated instructions.

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