Vivian Shao Chen Orchards Dress Expansion

Buy the Orchards Dress Sleeve and Top Expansion sewing pattern from Vivian Shao Chen. This add-on to the original Orchards Dress pattern includes three sleeve options. Sleeve A is a set-in short or elbow-length sleeve with optional contrast trim. Sleeve B is a mid-forearm length sleeve with a very slight shoulder puff. The cuff is finished with bias binding. Sleeve C is a puff sleeve with decorative pin tucks that add dramatic texture and shaping. The expansion also includes options for a back tie and loops, contrast trim on the skirt of any view, and a top!

Note: This is not a complete pattern. You must already own the original Orchards Dress pattern to use this expansion. If you have not yet purchased the original pattern, you can do so here.

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: Same as for the Orchards Dress.

Fabric requirements: See image gallery.

Sizing: US 00 – 22 (approx. UK 6 – 22, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is designed for a B cup bust, meaning there is a 2″ difference between the high bust and full bust. If your cup size is larger than B, you may need to do a full bust adjustment. A bust apex point is included on the front bodice pattern piece.

Notions: Same as for the Orchards Dress.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (30 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 72"); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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