The Assembly Line : Box Pleat Dress Pattern
Skill Level : Very Easy
The Box pleat dress slips over the head, has deep box pleat at back, wide sleeves that can be rolled-up if you prefer, slit at sides and in-seam pockets.
Find Your Fit :
The A-line shape of this dress and the deep back pleat makes this dress an easy fit, so use your chest measurement only for sizing
This is a multi-size pattern, including size XS-2XL.
Make More With This Pattern
- Use stiff thai silk for a full on glam sixties feel
- Make it sleeveless (hack)
- Shorten it to a tunic (hack)
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Fabric Suggestions:
Mid weight fabrics such as denim, cotton twill, lightweight canvas.
Fabric Requirements:
- 140-150 cm (55-60 inches) fabric width:
XS 1.6 m (1.75 yd) / S 1.8 m (2 yd) / M 2.1 m (2.3 yd) / L 2.2 m (2.4 yd) / XL 2.4 m (2.65 yd) / 2XL 2.5 m (2.75 yd)
Notions:
Matching thread
0.5 m (0.55 yd) interfacing