Sauvie Dress Kit
The perfect sundress which will also see you through into cooler months, this kit includes everything you need to make the Sauvie Dress from Sew House Seven!
The perfect sundress which will also see you through into cooler months, this kit includes everything you need to make the Sauvie Dress from Sew House Seven!
The Sauvie Dress is a timeless summer dress which is the ideal mix of comfort, ease and style. It has lots of lovely options and details and can be easily layered over a t-shirt if the weather isn’t playing ball!
Designed to be a strappy dress that won’t leave you feeling exposed, the front and back necklines are both cut with a gently swooping V which are connected by nice wide, bra-friendy straps. You can add a bra strap holder to the straps too so there’s no risk of them slipping off your shoulders.
The darted bodice is lined and there’s the option to make it more fitted by adding an elasticated waist, or you can leave it loose for a floatier look!
On the skirt section you can opt for a simple knee length, a midi length with a gathered tier or a midi length with side splits. The side splits are finished with beautifully mitred corners, which are incredibly satisfying to sew! In her tips video Lauren demonstrates how to sew the side seam and split opening with a French seam for a lovely clean finish.
Sauvie also has lovely roomy pockets with a unique cut out opening. These can be topstitched down so they stay nicely in place, or left loose. Lauren shows you how to stripe match the pocket opening so they blend seamlessly with your dress.
For this kit we’ve selected three lovely summer fabrics, all with a stripe theme! Lurex Stripe, Woven Stripe and Neapolitan Stripe
The Lurex Stripe fabric is a viscose linen blend, so has the lovely texture of linen with the amazing drape and movement of viscose. Woven throughout the fabric are subtle gold lurex stripes which gently shimmer in the sunlight. The fabric is 70% viscose and 30% linen and has a gsm of 175.
The Woven Stripe fabric has a jacquard weave with lovely pops of coral and teal colours in the design. It is 70% cotton, 30% linen and 185gsm, so is the more stable of the three fabrics to work with. It has a full drape and holds the shape of the skirt well.
The Neapolitan Stripe fabric reminds us of our favourite childhood ice cream, with those strawberry, vanilla and chocolate stripes! At 90gsm it is the lighter weight of the three fabrics, but is still opaque. It is 83% viscose and 17% polyamide with a lovely fluid drape.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above by swiping left.
This pattern is available in two size ranges: US 00-22 (B Cup) and US 16-34 (C/D Cup). Bust 31-61.5”, waist 23.5-57.25” & hips 34-65”.
If you are unsure about what dressmakers cup size you are, please check out this article and note that it is different to what bra size you might wear.
The full size charts, including finished measurements, can be viewed in the gallery above.
If you'd like to see how the Sauvie Dress looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.
- The PDF digital files for the Sauvie Dress by Sew House Seven (Size ranges: 00-20 and 16-34). The link to the PDF instruction booklet and information on how to access your PDF files for ALL sizes will be contained in your order confirmation email and are available to access when logged into the g&g website
- A0 print out of the Sauvie Dress. Printed pattern pieces for EITHER sizes US 00-20 OR sizes US 16-34 (please choose your kit size option above).
- Main fabric: as described above. Lurex Stripe and Woven Stripe Kits: 'Size US 00-20' kits contain 3.8m of fabric and 'Size US 16-34' contain 4.7m of fabric. Neapolitan Stripe Kits: 'Size US 00-20' kits contain 3.3m of fabric and 'Size US 16-34' contain 3.8m of fabric.
- Elastic: 38mm wide white elastic. 'Size US 00-20' kits contain 1.1m and 'Size US 16-34' contain 1.6m
- Interfacing: lightweight interfacing, white. 'Size US 00-20' kits contain 25cm x 45cm and 'Size US 16-34' contain 30cm x 45cm
- Snaps: 2 x 7mm sew-on snap fasteners
- Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann thread, shade 299 (lurex & woven) or 387 (neapolitan).
- Sewing Machine Needles: Mixed universal needles
- Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube videos to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to cut out striped fabric, how to pattern match a pocket, how to mitre a corner, how to sew a French seam above a split, how to sew a bra keeper, and much more!
These videos have over 33 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.
Sew House Seven rate this pattern as suitable for a confident beginner.
There are no zips or fastenings to sew and the construction itself is straightforward, but the striped fabric does add a little challenge to this kit.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.
If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
This kit is available for immediate dispatch.
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