Buy the Bronte Woven Dress sewing pattern from Style Arc. Bronte is a fitted dress with a beautiful waist pleat detail. Choose between a round neck or V-neck, and between a sleeveless dress or elbow length sleeves. The slightly A-line skirt is midi length but can be shortened or lengthened. Bronte closes with an invisible zip at the centre back and has optional in-seam pockets.

Note: The sleeved version of Bronte is designed as a semi-formal dress with an architectural silhouette. To achieve this sculptural shape, the fit has a reduced range of arm movement.

Note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident maker. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Crepe, rayon, linen.

Fabric requirements:

Sleeved option: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 3 - 4.8 m (3.3 - 5.25 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.8 m (2.9 - 3.2 yd).

Sleeveless option: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 3 - 4.2 m (3.3 - 4.6 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.8 m (2.9 - 3.1 yd).

Sizing: 4 – 16 or 18 – 30 (approx. UK 4/6 – 16/18 or UK 18/20 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 90 cm (36") wide fusing, 0.4 m (0.5 yd) for V-neck or 0.25 m (0.3 yd) for round neck; one 56 cm (22") invisible zip; bias binding, 3 cm (1 1/4") wide.

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