Valo Dress & Top
The Valo sewing pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist. Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to the front and a V-neck to the reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape and works as a subtle little detail. The dress features elegant half-sleeves, and the top comes with perky short sleeves.
You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist.
Details
Available sizes:
Pattern includes sizes EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
- PDF: Includes instructions, A4 tiled print at home, and A0 files
- PDF + A0 Printing: Includes the PDF file as above and A0 printing
Difficulty
Intermediate.
Fabric
Choose a non-stretch, medium weight fabric. You can opt for a low drape fabric, like the linen blend in our samples, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. We recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.
See final image for fabric requirements.
Notions
- Matching thread
- Interfacing, 40 cm
- Dress: 4 cm ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm
- Dress: 3 cm elastic, your waist circumference
- Top: 2 cm ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm
- Top: ribbon or cord for drawstring, your waist measurement + 70 cm
- Top: cord ends, 2 pcs
Resources
$27.00 – $40.50
