ROCHELLE is a dress with a delightfully retro look, which is both flattering and feminine, and will quickly become a wardrobe staple.
Its structured silhouette, created by a princess cut, flatters the figure whilst remaining comfortable to wear. Thanks to the detailed instructions, even less experienced seamstresses will be able to tackle this technique with confidence.
The detail that makes all the difference? A pretty piped trim that accentuates the neckline and adds a touch of sophistication to the design.
For added practicality, you can also add pockets, discreetly integrated into the side seams.
🧵 What you need to know to sew the Rochelle dress
- Use a standard sewing machine
(straight stitch and zigzag)
✂️ What you’ll learn from the detailed instructions
- Putting together princess seams
- Attaching a facing
- Attaching a piping
- Fitting an concealed zip
- Fitting a concealed bias binding
🧶 Materials required
- 1 concealed zip measuring 60 cm
- Bias binding: 2 × the armhole circumference + 4 cm
- Piping: 1 × the neckline circumference + 2 cm
- Lightweight fusible interfacing (for the facing)
🧵 Recommended fabrics
Choose a fabric that isn’t too light, with a nice, flowing drape, for example:
- chambray
- cotton
- linen
- light gabardine
- fine woollen fabric (for a winter version)
(Pictured: the blue and white version is made from cotton satin, the red version from chambray.)
📐 Amount of fabric required
Width: 140 cm
- From size 32 to 40: 160 cm
- From size 42 to 48: 170 cm
- From 50 to 56: 200 cm
Available sizes: 32 to 56
An elegant, structured dress, perfect for honing your sewing skills whilst creating a timeless, flattering piece.
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