Digital Pattern + Video Class Fable Dress Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit
An effortless, elegant style, the Fable Dress is equally at home pottering around the garden, or dressed up for an evening out. The fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a princess seam bodice, gently-gathered skirt, and gloriously deep inseam pockets.
The Fable features a functional button front, but can also slip over the head without fasteners. With three sleeve lengths and options for both a faced or fully-lined bodice, the Fable adapts with the seasons for year-round wear.
Optional waist ties or back bodice elastic add versatility for fluctuating weight, and provide plenty of choice for creating different looks.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate
Fitting adjustment resources: Included
Add-ons: The Sprig Sleeve Add-On includes six new sleeve styles that can be used with the Fable Dress and the Plains Dress.
Skills you will learn: Princess seams, set-in sleeves, gathering, in-seam pockets, (optional) bias binding
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Size Charts + Fabric requirements
Choose between two size ranges:
0-22 (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
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- Princess seam bodice
- Gently gathered, knee-length skirt
- Functional button front is perfect for nursing
- Three sleeve lengths: short, 3/4, and long
- Deep inseam pockets
- Faced or fully-lined bodice
- Bound facings for a beautiful finish
- Optional waist ties
- Optional back bodice elastic for shaping
- Optional patch pockets (blogpost)
- Optional simple non-button front (blogpost)
Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Adaptive
Included Adaptive Add-on: Post Mastectomy/Flat Front
Pre-adjusted pattern pieces for post-mastectomy/flat-front. Pattern pieces for a flat front closure on either one or both sides. This includes a custom tutorial, and specific fitting resources.
These adaptive pattern pieces are available in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format.
If you purchased the Fable Dress pattern before these resources were added, simply re-download the pattern from your account to access them.
Bonus Resources
- Introducing the Fable Dress
- How to do a Broad Shoulder Adjustment for the Fable Dress
- How to do a FBA or SBA for the Fable Dress
- How to Modify the Fable Dress to a Simple Front
- How to Make a Maxi Length Fable Dress
- How to Add Ruffles to the Fable Dress
- How to Sew a Patch Pocket
- How to Add Piping to a Princess Seam
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file
- (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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Customer Reviews
I really love this dress. I did a lined version, and the construction comes together beautifully. I added patch pockets and it turned out so cute. I definitely plan to make more, and might even hack it into a top! This is a versatile and timeless pattern, I highly recommend it.
Great pattern with lots of really good hints and tips I’ve made a tuile to check size and it’s perfect.already bought 2 lots of fabric to make up and I’m sure there will be more as I can see lots of ways to personalise it.
Once an again a lovely pattern. Simple and clear instructions with wonderful extended video instructions.
I love this pattern, it is fun and easy to make. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Thank you
I love this pattern, I have made several for my daughter. I love that depending on the fabric you choose it’s perfect all year round.
I’m so pleased with how the dress turned out and plan to make many more! It took a long time because I haven’t sewn a woven dress for ages, but I know the next one will go faster now that I’m familiar with the process.
I haven't touched a sewing machine for more than 30 years. The new one was my birthday present and this garment was my first project. The world has changed. You should have seen me figuring out how to print and tape. But, the instructions, the tips and general guidance made this undertaking a real pleasure. I made a plaid(!) Christmas dress for my 18 month old granddaughter. And it was a success!
I was pushing sewing this dress away now for months, but my little girl wished for a Christmas dress. I created a half circle skirt to make sure it would really swirl and we are absolutely thrilled with the result! The instructions were super easy to understand and the fit is just great!
I made this dress the other week, and it's such a great make. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and the pattern came together really easily..I ended up sizing done one size from the one which matches my measurements as I prefer a slightly less oversized bodice (though it's still loose fitting as it's designed to be). I'll definitely be making more of these.
I’m a confident beginner/intermediate sewist and I found this pattern very easy to follow. I added a ruffle to the bodice using the hack from the twig and tale blog. My daughter is very happy with her dress and I plan on making myself one this winter with the adult pattern.
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