Clématisse Patterns - Coconut Dress (French Instructions)
About the Coconut Dress
The Coconut dress pattern, a perfect summer dress, fusing elegance and a feeling of freedom. The bodice has clean lines and thin straps crossed in the back. The airy skirt will create a feeling of lightness with each of your movements. The bodice cups extend to the shoulders and finish with long ties, accentuating the plunging effect of the neckline. You can adjust the depth of the 'V' by sewing up the centre-front to the depth that suits you best. A variant with a back panel gives you the option of wearing a strapless bra, while the bust-enhancing waistband and adjustable elastic at the back ensure optimal comfort all day long. The pattern doesn't include zips or buttons.
General Notes:
- Instructions are in French
- Pointrine (cm) means Chest Measurement in cm; Tour de Taille en cm (au niveau le plus creux) means Waist Measurement in cm (at the smallest point); Bassin (cm) au point le plus fort des fesses means Hip measurement as the widest point.
- All technical drawings are in black and white and are very clear
- Pattern Pieces have English & French names & instructions (eg. Grainline, Pocket Placement, Cut Fabric x 2 etc.)
- Seam Allowances included + no overlapping pieces
- There is a Clématisse YouTube Channel where you can find a video tutorial. The commentary is in French, but you can turn on the translation feature. In reality, you probably will be fine by just watching the process.
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The Fabric
Select non-stretch wovens such soft and flowing fabrics like viscose crepe, satin, viscose twill, Tencel, broderie anglaise, lighter weight cottons.
- Short dress version: 2.20m for all sizes
- Long dress version: 2.90m for all sizes
Yardage for sizes 34 to 48
Notions
Iron-on interfacing 10cm x 90cm
50cm of smocking elastic or classic elastic ribbon, 3.5cm wide
Sizing
The pattern size range is 34 to 48 (European).
Level of Difficulty
Clématisse do not offer a level of difficulty rating.
