The Angela dress refers to the black American feminist and activist Angela Davis who fought against racial and gender discrimination.
Angela is an elegant and romantic dress which doesn’t lack character thanks to its puff sleeves. The many panels on the skirt emphasise the waist and hips curve, then flare out. Angela has pretty ruffles which highlight the bust. The neckline is round but bare and you have the option to make a closed or open back. If you choose the open back version, it can be attached at the top by a cute button or a bow.
There are two different lengths to choose from: short (above the knees) or midi, you can also add a slit!
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: FR32 to FR50
Completion time: 7 hours
Technicalities:
make ruffles
sew an invisible zip
sew a facing
sew darts
Angela Dress PDF pattern
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Warp and weft fabric (see quantities in photos)
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Matching thread (200 m spool)
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6 mm elastic band: about 60 cm
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50 cm invisible zip for a closed back, 20 cm for an open back
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Seam tape interfacing
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