PDF - Digital Pattern for the Hirondelle Dress and Blouse by Instinct Couture (size 32 to 50)

The Swallow Dress is a model suitable for both mid-season and summer. It comes in several lengths to suit the season and body shape: blouse, short dress, or midi—your choice! 
The cut highlights the bust through a sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and a delicately revealed back that is bra-friendly 
You can also make the model your own by choosing the sleeve length that suits you: sleeveless, flutter cap sleeves, short sleeves, or tiered 3/4 sleeves accented with smocking.
The lower part of the garment features a play of flat pleats on the back and is gathered at the front. This detail makes the dress compatible with a baby bump 

 By sewing the Swallow, you will learn to:
       Sew a lined bodice
       Make gathers
       Form flat pleats
       Sew support seams
       Make a Small Bust Adjustment (SBA) / Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)

For this dress, mainly consider your bust measurement. The cut is only fitted on the upper part of the bodice. The waist measurement is given for guidance only, as the garment is not fitted at this point.

If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size.

Size chart

Supplies

For all sizes:

• between 2 m (blouse with cap sleeves) and 3 m (midi dress with 3/4 sleeves) (in 140 cm width)
• 40 cm of lightweight interfacing
• 1 button
• 15 cm of narrow elastic (5 mm)
• Matching thread

For the 3/4 sleeve version:

• either 1 spool of elastic thread
• or 2 m of bias tape + 150 cm of narrow elastic (5 mm)

Recommended fabrics

The Swallow Dress is designed to be sewn in a non-stretch fabric. Depending on the season and the desired look, you can choose fabrics with varying fluidity: viscose, viscose twill, viscose poplin, cotton satin, cotton poplin, tencel, etc.
The back part of the skirt features loose flat pleats; some fabrics show the pleat more or less clearly. Choose your fabric according to the desired effect.
The bodice of the dress is lined (to achieve a nice drape and neat finishes), so you can either use the main fabric to line your pieces or opt for another fabric such as cotton voile or viscose voile. It is preferable that the drape of the fabric and lining be similar.

Skill level: 4/5

Time: 4/5

Sewing a test garment is strongly recommended for this model. Instructions for making a test garment without finishing and adjusting the model to your shape/height are detailed in the explanatory booklet.

The booklet offers several levels of finishing, which affects the skill level required to sew this dress. The most complex part of this model may be the adjustments to the bodice to achieve the most flattering fit. However, all instructions are detailed in the booklet, from height adjustment to making an SBA or FBA.
This dress is accessible to motivated beginners who have already sewn a few garments. In the booklet, we cover sewing gathers, making support seams, and forming flat pleats.
With the detailed instructions in the booklet combined with the video tutorial, you should achieve a beautiful dress with excellent finishes without too much difficulty