Leini Dress
Leini is a charming sleeveless mini dress sewing pattern with two wide, slanted pleats running from the shoulders to the waist. It has a relaxed fit and an elasticated waist. The armscyes and the round neckline are finished with a facing.
Details
Available sizes:
Pattern includes sizes EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
In the following formats:
- PDF: Includes instructions, A4 tiled print at home, Projector and A0 files
- PDF + A0 Printing: Includes the PDF file as above and A0 printing
Difficulty
Beginner.
Fabric
Choose a light to medium weight woven fabric. Depending on the desired result, you can select a low-drape fabric, or a fabric with a little drape. However, avoid a very light or drapey fabric, as it will affect the look of the pleats.
Fabric requirements:
| Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
| Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 155 | 155 | 155 | 160 | 160 | 165 | 180 | 195 | 225 | 255 | 260 | 265 | 275 |
| Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 190 | 245 | 245 | 245 | 255 | 260 | 300 | 305 | 310 | 310 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
| Fabric width 60″ | yd | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 |
| Fabric width 45″ | yd | 2 1/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Notions
- Matching thread
- Fusible interfacing, 80 cm
- Sizes 32–46: 2 cm elastic, your waist circumference
- Sizes 48–56: 3 cm elastic, your waist circumference
$20.00 – $29.00
