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VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
  • VALO dress & top
Valo Dress & Top

Valo Dress & Top

Named Clothing

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. This design was inspired by the Leotie dress from our FW14 collection. You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Recommended 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.
Notions
Dress
Interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)
4 cm (1 5/8”) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)
3 cm (1 1/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
Top
Interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)
2 cm (3/4) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)
Ribbon or cord for drawstring, your waist measurement + 70 cm (3/4 yd)
Cord ends, 2 pcs
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$39.00
Full-scale pattern sheets posted from New Zealand. Shipping applies.
A4 print at home
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A0 copy shop
Included
Projector file
Not included
Instructions
A4 Format
Layers
Not included
Printed version
Includes all digital files listed above, plus full-scale pattern sheets and printed instructions from Joan’s.
Sizing &
fabric
See the product image gallery for the designer’s sizing and fabric requirements.
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