Clématisse Patterns - Penelope Dress (French Instructions)
About the Penelope Dress
Enjoy this classic summer dress style. Halter dresses are always so easy to wear, and cool for those hot summer days. The Penelope has an under-bust casing for the ties which fasten at the back, and there are also ties around the neck. There are two lengths, and both have a tier at the bottom which makes for extra movement and glamour. 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.
34 - 38 : Maxi 3m; Shorter Version 1.90m
40 - 48 : Maxi 3.30m; Shorter Version 1.90m
Yardage for sizes 34 to 48
Notions
Tie ends (optional)
Sizing
The pattern size range is 34 to 48 (European).
Level of Difficulty
Clématisse do not offer a level of difficulty rating.
