Sauvie Sundress Sewing Pattern by Sew House Seven

The Sauvie Sundress is the perfect strappy summer dress to reach for when you are wanting comfort, ease and style in those hot summer months. It's also perfect for layering over a t-shirt as a pinafore when the temperatures drop. Sauvie can be anything from a swim cover-up to a casual summer dress to an elegant evening gown depending on your fabric choice. 

The low front and back V-necklines and narrow straps were designed to cover bra straps and optional bra keeper instructions are included to hide and secure your bra straps within the garment for that extra couture detail. 

With two pocket options, three hem finishes, two waist finishes and two hem lengths, you can mix and match any of the version's features. 

Front & Back V-necklines (the back neck is low but should just barely cover a bra).
Shoulder straps that cover bra straps with optional bra keeper snaps.
Bust Darts.
Pockets: Version A= topstitched, single layer pockets; Version B= in-seam, loose pockets

Version #1 - loose at the waist with above the knee hem.
Version #2 - loose waist, midi length with side vents.
Version #3 - wide elasticized waist, midi hem, A-line skirt.
Version #4 - wide elasticized waist, midi hem length with bottom ruffle.

Sizing: 00 - 20 (UK 6 - 22) and 16 - 34 (UK 20 - 36/38)

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Fabric Suggestions:
Lightweight woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, cotton lawn, silk noil, silk crepe de chine, wool gabardine and just about any woven dress-weight fabric that isn’t too thick or stiff. Note that stable fabrics such as cotton lawn may result in a tighter fit at the upper bust.

Fabric Requirements:
Allow extra fabric if matching stripes or plaids or using border prints.

Sizes 00 – 20

54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: Version #1, 2 1/4 - 3 1/8 yd (2.1 - 2.9 m) // Versions #2 and #3, 3 - 3 7/8 yd (2.8 - 3.5 m) // Version #4, 3 - 4 yd (2.8 - 3.7 m).

44" (112 cm) wide fabric: Version #1, 2 3/4 - 3 1/4 yd (2.5 - 3 m) // Versions #2 and #3, 3 1/4 - 4 yd (3 - 3.7 m) // Version #4, 3 1/2 - 4 7/8 yd (3.2 - 4.5 m).

Sizes 16 – 34

54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: Version #1, 2 3/4 - 3 3/8 yd (2.5 - 3.1 m) // Versions #2 and #3, 3 1/2 - 4 yd (3.2 - 3.7 m) // Version #4, 3 1/2 - 5 yd (3.2 - 4.6 m).

Most of the sizes/versions in the 16 - 34 size range will not fit on fabrics less than 54" (137 cm) wide.

Supplies:

• Thread;
• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• Versions #3 and #4: 1 1/2" (40 mm) wide elastic, the length of your waist + 1 1/2" (3.8 cm)
• Optional bra keeper: 2 x 8 mm or size 2/0 snap sets and a hand sewing needle.

PLEASE NOTE | This product is a printed pattern. 

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