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The HIUTALE dress is a jersey garment that wears like a fine piece of tailoring. A gently raised neckline gives it a subtle but distinctive finish, while a centre‑back seam sculpts the silhouette. A concealed construction keeps the exterior impeccably smooth. Clean, knee‑skimming lines end in subtle sleeve slits for a touch of elegance. Opt for hand-sewn hems and no topstitching to interfere with the smooth surface of the design.
The pattern offers a sleeveless and a 3/4‑sleeve option, and the original knee length can be extended to midi or maxi. You can also move the hem slits from the side seams to the back. Though beginner‑friendly, HIUTALE invites you to linger over crisp topstitching and neat facings, rewarding that extra care with a dress that carries the polish of a woven sheath: sleek on the outside, cleverly engineered on the inside.
All product photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.
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Fabric Recommendations:
Choose medium to heavy-weight knits for your dress. Hemp, cotton, and merino wool all work well and provide different looks. Note that the neckline is quite tight, so fabrics with a bit of stretch will work best.
The 3/4-sleeve sample is made in “European Hemp Jersey in Black” (100% hemp, 9.73 oz/330 gsm). The sleeveless sample is made in “Heavy Natural Interlock GOTS Organic Cotton” (95% organic cotton, 5% elastane, 7.96 oz/270 gsm). Both fabrics by Ecotex.Fabric Requirements:
For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)3/4-sleeve dress fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 65.8 (65.8, 67, 71.3, 81.2) (101.2, 102.8, 104.4, 106.3)" / 167 (167, 170, 181, 206) (257, 261, 265, 270) cmSleeveless dress fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 52.4 (53.2, 54, 57.9, 69.7) (82.3, 83.5, 84.7, 86.7)" / 133 (135, 137, 147, 177) (209, 212, 215, 220) cmInterfacing:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 11.8"/30 cm -
Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file.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.
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