The sewing pattern characteristics:

• French / English
• Instant download PDF sewing pattern, compatible with both A4 or US letter pages as well as A0
• From size 34 to 50 EU – 2 to 18 US
• Seam allowances included
• An illustrated explanatory guide
• A video tutorial available on my Méthode Mathilde YouTube channel
• Beginner to intermediate sewing skills

 

PDF sewing pattern

The Armance PDF sewing pattern is composed of the following PDF files:

• A pattern board per size, to print on A4 or US letter pages and to assemble – 35 to 40 pages (there is no overlap and you can print your size only)
• Two pattern boards with all the sizes combined, with layers, to print on A4 / US letter and A0 pages
• An illustrated explanatory guide

 

Size chart in cm and in

 

Finished garment's measures in cm and in

For information, the pattern stature is 168 cm / 5,5 ft and I am 173 cm / 5,7 ft.

 

Wearing a bra

The Armance dress and top are compatible with wearing a regular bra.

 

Technical points

• Making gathers
• Attach a lining
• Sew buttonholes
• Form pleats
• Assemble curves
• Sew a bias sleeve slit (for the long sleeves’ versions only)

 

Shopping list - Long dress with short sleeves

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 240 cm / 2,6 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 290 cm / 3,2 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 210 cm / 2,3 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 265 cm / 2,9 yd
• Interfacing
• Button - diameter 10 mm / 3/8" - 1
• A safety pin
• One spool
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional

 

Shopping list - Top with long sleeves

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 150 cm / 1,7 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 190 cm / 2 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 65 cm / 0,7 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 110 cm / 1,2 yd
• Interfacing
• Buttons - diameter 10 mm / 3/8" - 2
• Double fold bias tape (width when folded 1 cm / 0,4") length 40 cm / 16"
• A safety pin
• One spool
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional

 

Shopping list - Skirt

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 205 cm / 2,2 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 240 cm / 2,6 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") - sizes 34 to 40 EU / 2 to 8 US, 190 cm / 2 yd - sizes 42 to 50 EU / 10 to 18 US, 215 cm / 2,4 yd
• Interfacing
• Button - diameter 10 mm / 3/8" - 1
• A safety pin
• One spool
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional