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If choosing an option with printing please inform us about your cup size (B or D).
If any of the versions in the photos caught your eye, they are available as sewing kits on our website with all supplies included.
The Ophelia Dress is ready to take you to all your special events (or just for the days you want to feel extra special!).
There are 2 options for the front neckline - a classic round neck a beautiful rounded square neck option, which pairs with the plain back bodice option or the striking gathered keyhole back. All bodice options are fully lined and have an invisible zip closure.
The sleeves in this pattern mean business! You will have the option of a plain sleeve, a gathered puff sleeve or a gathered keyhole sleeve. If you want some extra puff? Use the lined puff sleeve from the Emily Dress and Top for some extra oomph!
You have the choice of 2 skirts. The pleated A-line skirt has an elegant silhouette that finishes around mid-calf and has the option for a slit, or you can lengthen it to full maxi length. The second option is a tiered gathered skirt, with a shorter tier first to compliment the proportions of the dress. If a top is more your style you can opt for the first tier of the gathered skirt for a cute peplum top.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
The level of difficulty in this pattern will be dependent on the version you make. The bodice views without the keyhole back will be easiest, along with the plain or puffed sleeve. If you choose to make one of the keyhole versions this will increase the level of difficulty, however the instructions are thorough, or you can follow our video tutorials.
You will receive an email once you have purchased this pattern to download the files. This usually comes through shortly after you have received the confirmation email. Please note this is not a physical product.
Files are separated by cup size in A0, A4 and US Letter format.
Size Range:
We have included 2 different cup sizes and a size range from 77cm to 132cm upper bust.
The B Cup size range has a bust measurement range from 82cm to 137cm (32 1/4 inch to 54 inch).
The D Cup size range has a full bust measurement range from 87cm to 142cm (34 1/4 inch to 55 7/8 inch).
This pattern has been drafted for someone who is 1.65m or 5'5.5" tall. For reference Sharlene is 165cm / 5ft 5.5 inches tall.
Fit:
The Ophelia Dress has fitted bodice with bust and waist darts. We recommend sewing a toile of the bodice and plain sleeve first to assess your fit.
If you have your own personal bodice block you can use this as your starting point for the bodice. You can find more information on this within the pattern instructions.
Fabric Suggestions:
The Ophelia dress is ideal for light to medium weight fabrics with no stretch. Viscose, Cotton Lawn, Cotton Poplin, Linen Viscose blends, Tencel/Lyocell, Modal, Cupro and Satins/Sateens are all ideal.
The bodice can be self lined in the same fabric or in a lining fabric. If you would like to use natural fabric for lining the bodice a plain cotton lawn, rayon lining or light weight viscose poplin are ideal.
Notions and Tools:
20cm of lightweight fusible interfacing or 2m of fusible bias tape
Matching thread (2 spools will probably be needed)
Invisible zip - 56cm for plain back bodice, 22cm for keyhole bodice
A Tailors Ham and Sleeve Roll or Sleeve Board will be useful for pressing different areas.
Safety pin
Optional:
18-22mm wide ribbon for the keyhole back - 1m
8-12mm wide ribbon for the gathered or keyhole sleeve - 1.5m
30cm of thin elastic (less than 10mm wide) for the keyhole sleeve
Fabric Requirements:
See the table in the photos for the full list of fabric requirements.
Finished Garment Measurements:
See the table in the photos for the full list of finished garment measurements.
