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Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Tier Dress Sewing Pattern PDF

The Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Tier Dress Sewing Pattern is made up of 3 separate cutting plans which can be mixed and matched to make 4 different dresses. A short dress with thin straps, long dress with thin straps, short dress with sleeves and long dress with sleeves. If you are not using the sleeve then the strap for the dress will need to be cut from a contrast or remnant fabric. This dress has an above the bust self lined panel, the A-line dress below this is gathered on. There is also a bottom gathered tier that can be added to the dress and a gathered sleeve with an elasticated hem. The sleeve is hand sewn to the strap and underarm after the dress has been fully made. There are 2 different pattern layout options for this dress, which vary slightly depending on what size you are using.

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Size Range

Bust 32"-60"

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Sewing Level

Advanced beginner

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Fabric

This works best with lightweight woven fabrics in cotton, linen, silk or viscose. A weight of approximately 80-160gsm is ideal.

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Sizing

XS - 6XL

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Notions

Binding to finish underarm - Views A, B, C, D

Contrast or remnant fabric to cut straps - Views A, C

Binding to finish sleeves, elastic for sleeve hem - Views B, D