Long and cozy sweater dress – Free sewing pattern download PDF #UP1034

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Staying warm and stylish on a chilly day is a piece of cake when you have a long sweater dress like this one! It features a slouchy turtleneck, dropped shoulders, and side slits, adding a touch of elegance to its relaxed silhouette. Grab your favorite booties to go out or stay in with a cup of tea, either way, you’ll look amazing!

Download the FREE PDF sewing pattern, and sew your own sweater dress now!

1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!

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Sizing Guide

This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!

	XS	S	S/M	M	M/L	L	XL
Bust	85 cm (33 1/2″)	89 cm (35″)	93 cm (36 1/2″)	97 cm (38″)	101 cm (39 1/2″)	105 cm (41″)	109 cm (42 1/2″)
Waist	64 cm (25 1/2″)	68 cm (27″)	72 cm (28 1/2″)	76 cm (30″)	80 cm (31 1/2″)	84 cm (33″)	88 cm (34 1/2″)
Hips	92 cm (36 1/2″)	96 cm (38″)	100 cm (39 1/2″)	104 cm (41″)	108 cm (42 1/2″)	112 cm (44″)	116 cm (45 1/2″)

Finished garment measurements

Ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment larger than the body.

	XS	S	S/M	M	M/L	L	XL
Bust	134 cm (53″)	138 cm (54 1/2″)	142 cm (56″)	146 cm (57 1/2″)	150 cm (59″)	154 cm (60 1/2″)	158 cm (62″)
Hips	103 cm (40 3/4″)	107 cm (42 1/4″)	111 cm (43 3/4″)	115 cm (45 1/4″)	119 cm (46 3/4″)	123 cm (48 1/4″)	127 cm (49 3/4″)
Length	106 cm (41 7/8″)	107 cm (42 1/4″)	108 cm (42 5/8″)	109 cm (43″)	110 cm (43 3/8″)	111 cm (43 3/4″)	112 cm (44 1/8″)

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Sewing Notes

Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:

Fit and style

• Choose a size based on your bust. Take a look at the body measurements chart to guide you.
• To get your bust size, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Take a nice deep breath before you check the number just to make sure the measuring tape isn’t too tight. You want it snug, but not squeezing you.
• On the finished garment measurements chart, see how long the garment is and if it’ll work for your height. It’s a good idea to compare the length with something similar you already own. Just keep in mind that this is a short dress, so the hem should hit mid-thigh. Just keep in mind that this dress is midi length, so the hem should hit mid-calf.
• If you need to adapt the length of your garment to your height, check this helpful tutorial here!

Fabrics

• Make sure your knit has the right amount of stretch before you start your project. For this style, you’re looking for about 30% stretch; so if you pull a 10 cm (4″) piece, it should stretch to 13 cm (5 1/4″) without much effort. If it starts feeling tight before you get there, it’s probably not stretchy enough.
• Also, pay attention to how the fabric bounces back. If it doesn’t snap back to its original shape after you stretch it, that means it doesn’t have great recovery. This can lead to wavy seams and a stretched-out look by the end of the day. To avoid that, go for a knit that has some spandex (or Lycra) in it. It’ll help everything keep its shape.

Cutting out

• Before you start cutting your fabrics, wash and dry them like you’d do for the finished piece. Keep in mind the fabric type and what it’s made of so you choose the right cleaning method (like how hot the water should be or what kind of cycle to use…). Plus, the dyes used on certain fabrics tend to bleed when washed, so wash yours separately, or with similar colors.
• After you wash and dry the fabric, give it a good press to get rid of any creases. Just make sure your iron is set to the right temperature for the fabric. Generally, synthetic fibers like acrylic, spandex, or polyester should be pressed on low heat, while natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen can handle higher heat.
• When you’re set to cut the fabric, just fold it lengthwise right sides together. Make sure the fold is straight and doesn’t twist up. If it does, unfold it and refold until it’s nice and flat. Then, lay out the pattern pieces so the grainline runs parallel to the selvages.
• Make sure you don’t cut the notches too long; aim for them to be around 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). Also, be sure to trace all the pattern markings on the fabrics with a tailor’s chalk or a fabric marker.

Sewing

• If you’re using a sewing machine, be sure that it’s equipped with a stretch needle. A stretch needle has a rounder tip that prevents snags. If your machine is skipping stitches, the size of the needle may be too small, so be sure to have an assortment of needles with varying sizes.
• If your seams are very wavy, you might want to check for a walking presser foot for your sewing machine. On an overlocker, check to increase the differential or the stitch length.
• When you press your seams, press one section at a time, lifting the iron when going from one section to another. If you let the iron glide over the fabric, you might stretch out the seam.
• If the seams crack when stretched, be sure that you used a stretch stitch, and that the thread is all-purpose polyester, not 100% cotton. You may also reduce the thread tension. On an overlocker, reduce the tension of the needles, not the loopers, and reduce the differential or stitch length.

Good luck with your sewing project!

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