Victory Patterns Simone Dress and Top

Buy the Simone Dress and Top sewing pattern from Victory Patterns. Simone is a semi-fitted style featuring a contrasting placket and tab detail from which pleats extend, creating fullness. A fitted neckline opens at the front and is secured with a hook and eye. The back features a contrasting racer cut yoke. Style variations include a dress with an asymmetrical hemline as well as a tank top. The garment has a side seam zipper closure. Optional piping can be sewn along the placket and back yoke seams to add additional texture and contrast.

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:

Main: Lightweight fabric with a soft flowing drape. Cotton, rayon, linen, silk.

Contrast: Light to medium weight fabric. Cotton, rayon, linen, silk.

Fabric requirements: Allow extra fabric for matching stripes or plaids.

Version 1: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd (2.3 - 2.5 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric (sizes 2-6 only): 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m).

Version 2: 60" (153 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 1 2/3 yd (1.5 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 2/3 - 2 yd (1.5 - 1.8 m).

Versions 1 and 2 contrast: 60" (153 cm) and 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 5/8 yd (0.6 m).

Sizing: 2 - 16 (approx. UK 8 - 18). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; small decorative button; 12" regular zipper // Optional: 1 1/4 yd of 1/4" piping or decorative cord for front placket and racer yoke seams; additional contrast fabric for front tab.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (30 pages); 36” copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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