Salla Sweater Dress
Salla is a wonderfully simple midi-length knit dress sewing pattern with a straight cut, raglan sleeves, and a chunky turtleneck. The relaxed, wrist-length sleeves taper towards the wrist, and the waist is accentuated with a wide belt, which is fastened in place with belt loops.
Details
Available sizes:
Pattern includes sizes XS-XXL (see final image for more detail).
- 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 medium weight knit fabric with approximately 50% of stretch. Make sure the fabric you use is a soft, reasonably drapey and loose knit, for example a soft cotton cable knit. Be sure to also choose a knit interfacing.
Fabric requirements:
| Size | Unit | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 235 | 250 | 270 | 285 | 320 | 370 |
| Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 340 | 340 | 345 | 395 | 410 | 425 |
| Fabric width 60″ | yd | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 4 |
| Fabric width 45″ | yd | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 5/8 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Notions
- Matching thread
- Optional: Fusible knit interfacing, 205 cm. Use the interfacing if your fabric is very stretchy, light, and drapey. With relatively stable fabrics, omit the interfacing.
Resources
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$23.50 – $37.00
