SIMISÓ̩LÁ is a loose-fitting dress with lots of truly expressive options – or keep it simple to create the perfect layering piece for travel. You can include the special design elements and create a wrap at the front with a gathered peplum and rounded patch pocket. If you want to keep things simple and highlight the asymmetrical neckline as a unique design feature, cut the gathered skirt to midi length to create an easy sleeveless dress.

Tammy Silver is a pattern designer based in London, England. Her SIMISÓ̩LÁ design draws inspiration from utilitarian fashion. For Tammy, it’s important that her designs can be both beautiful and useful.

Fit and size:
Choose your size based on your bust measurement. Add a recommended positive ease of 2.5–4.5"/7–12 cm. Marium Durrani is 63"/160 cm tall and wears both versions of SIMISÓ̩ LÁ in size 2.All patterns come in 9 sizes from bust width 31” / 78cm to 57.5” / 146cm. See our body measurement size chart HERE.

Fabric recommendations:
SIMISÓ̩LÁ works best with non-stretch light to medium-weight fabrics like cotton, crepe, gingham, linen, denim, or twill. Printed fabrics are a great way to create a colour-blocking effect so that the front wrap stands out.

The mini dress sample is made from “Loom Off-White Linen Viscose” (50% linen, 50% viscose, 5.90 oz/200 gsm) and “Ochre Linen Viscose” (50% linen, 50% viscose, 5.60 oz/190 gsm). The midi dress sample is made from “Vichy Off-White River” double-gauze (100% cotton, 3.48 oz/118 gsm). All fabrics are by Atelier Brunette.

Fabric requirements for sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9):
Mini dress fabric:width 55"/140 cm, length 66.5 (79.5, 85.8, 89.8, 97.6) (104.3, 107.1, 109.4, 112.2)" / 169 (202, 218, 228, 248) (265, 272, 278, 285) cm

Midi dress fabric:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 63.8 (78.3, 79.5, 80.7, 92.5) (95.7, 96.1, 97.2, 97.6)" / 162 (199, 202, 205, 235) (243, 244, 247, 248) cm

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file. As an extra, this pattern also includes “Paper saving pdf files” where each size has its own more efficient layout. If you only want to print one size, using these files is one way to reduce the amount of paper needed.

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download the PDF files. There are no delivery charges for the digital patterns, as they are delivered automatically via email immediately after purchase. PDF patterns are only eligible for return and refund if the provided download links have not been used. If the download links have been used, the product will not be refunded.