Buy the Sofia Dress sewing pattern from Lenaline Patterns. Sofia is a summer dress with a V neckline and buttons on the front. Its lowered shoulders with a small lapel on the edge give it a relaxed vibe. You can wear it with the belt to emphasise your waistline. It has two versions, with or without a ruffle.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: A fairly soft fabric, such as fine linen, cotton, cotton satin, cotton poplin, double gauze, viscose.

Fabric requirements: Version A (without ruffles): 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 36 – 42, 2.45 m / Sizes 44 – 48, 2.8 m // Version B (with ruffles): 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 36 – 42, 1.95 m / Sizes 44 – 48, 2.1 m.

Sizing: EU 36 – 48 (approx. UK 8 – 18). Please check the size chart. The length of version A (without ruffles) is 94 cm. The length of version B (with ruffles) is 117 cm.

Notions: 7 buttons, 2 cm in diameter.

Note: This pattern does not include seam allowances.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step photo instructions in French and English; A4 print-at-home pattern (34 pages) in French and English; US letter print-at-home pattern (45 pages) in French and English; A0 copy shop pattern in French and English.

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