{"product_id":"pdf-patron-digital-de-la-robe-et-blouse-hirondelle-de-instinct-couture-taille-32-a-50","title":"PDF - Digital Pattern for the Hirondelle Dress and Blouse by Instinct Couture (size 32 to 50)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cut highlights the bust through a sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and a delicately revealed back that is bra-friendly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy sewing the Swallow, you will learn to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       Sew a lined bodice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       Make gathers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       Form flat pleats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       Sew support seams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e       Make a Small Bust Adjustment (SBA) \/ Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are between two sizes, choose the larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"dress sizes from 32 to 50\" src=\"https:\/\/instinct-couture.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tableau-des-tailles-hirondelle.png\" width=\"546\" height=\"208\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor all sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebetween 2 m (blouse with cap sleeves) and 3 m (midi dress with 3\/4 sleeves) (in 140 cm width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 cm of lightweight interfacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 cm of narrow elastic (5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the 3\/4 sleeve version:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeither 1 spool of elastic thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor 2 m of bias tape + 150 cm of narrow elastic (5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eWith the detailed instructions in the booklet combined with the video tutorial, you should achieve a beautiful dress with excellent finishes without too much difficulty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instinct Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48050556010828,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/0065\/1328\/files\/1-1_3.png?v=1713966766","url":"https:\/\/www.cestdujoly.be\/en\/products\/pdf-patron-digital-de-la-robe-et-blouse-hirondelle-de-instinct-couture-taille-32-a-50","provider":"C'est du Joly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}