I am Aura, a simple and elegant high-low hem A-line dress. I can be made as a top and also as a dress with a gathered ruffle band, finishing above the knee. My rounded neckline allows you to slip me on easily without the need to sew a closure. I feature a bust dart and I am lined to the chest to beautifully finish the armholes and neckline. Although simple to sew, I deliver great impact, so I am perfect for beginners and experienced sewists.
PAPER PATTERN
All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.
Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide below.
VERSIONS
Version A: High-low hem dress with ruffle
Version B: Swing dress
Version C: Tank top
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Lining (can be the same fabric used for the garment)
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
Flowy woven fabrics with a nice drape: viscose, crêpe, silk…
To help you choose your fabric, here is a list of the fabrics used for our versions:
The pink tank top was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.
The brown tank top was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.
The swing dress was sewn in a fabric from Sacrés Coupons.
The yellow dress with ruffle was sewn in a fabric from Sacrés Coupons.
The blue dress with ruffle was sewn in a Tencel Meet Milk from Meter Meter.
The dress with ruffle with hearts was sewn in an African wax fabric from Marie-Emilienne’s personal collection.
FABRIC REQUIRED (yards)
| Sizes |
34-36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
50-52 |
| Garment A, 55″ wide fabric |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 3/4
|
2 7/8
|
| Garment A, 43″ wide fabric |
2 5/8
|
2 3/4
|
2 3/4
|
2 3/4
|
2 7/8
|
| Garment B, 55″ wide fabric |
1 1/4
|
1 1/4
|
2 3/8
|
2 3/8
|
2 3/8
|
| Garment B, 43″ wide fabric |
2 1/4
|
2 3/8
|
2 3/8
|
2 3/8
|
2 3/8
|
| Garment C, 55″ wide fabric |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1 5/8
|
1 5/8
|
| Garment C, 43″ wide fabric |
1 5/8
|
1 5/8
|
1 5/8
|
1 5/8
|
1 5/8
|
| Lining A, B, C, 55″ wide fabric |
5/8 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
1 1/8
|
1 1/8
|
| Lining A, B, C, 43″ wide fabric |
1 |
1 1/8
|
1 1/8
|
1 1/8
|
1 1/8
|
MEASUREMENT CHART (in):
Height: 5’5” (1m65)
Cup: B
| Sizes |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
| Bust |
303/4
|
321/4
|
337/8
|
351/2
|
37 |
381/2
|
401/8
|
413/4
|
431/4
|
447/8
|
| Waist |
227/8
|
241/2
|
26 |
271/2
|
291/8
|
303/4
|
321/4
|
337/8
|
353/8
|
37 |
| Hip |
33 |
345/8
|
361/4
|
373/4
|
393/8
|
407/8
|
421/2
|
441/8
|
455/8
|
471/4
|
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (in):
| Sizes |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
| Bust |
365/8
|
381/4
|
393/4
|
413/8
|
427/8
|
441/2
|
461/8
|
475/8
|
491/4
|
503/4
|
| High hip |
401/8
|
413/4
|
431/4
|
447/8
|
461/2
|
48 |
495/8
|
511/8
|
523/4
|
543/8
|
| A, garment length* |
335/8
|
337/8
|
34 |
341/4
|
341/2
|
345/8
|
347/8
|
35 |
351/4
|
353/8
|
| B, garment length* |
331/2
|
335/8
|
337/8
|
34 |
341/4
|
341/2
|
345/8
|
347/8
|
35 |
351/4
|
| C, garment length* |
211/4
|
211/2
|
215/8
|
217/8
|
22 |
221/4
|
221/2
|
225/8
|
227/8
|
23 |
*From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the center front
