Zalia Woven Top and Dress

8 reviews for Zalia Woven Top and Dress

1. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   s***********y (verified owner) – April 21, 2024:

   Great pattern. Added more length to the top to hide tummy.! Decided on the short sleeves and round neck. Sleeve length annoyed me the way it encased my elbow however have had favorable comments. I love the concept of the sleeves. Have made the long sleeve V neck option and LOVE it. Will definitely make another. How about that, 3 of them, I’m on a roll! Thought the binding was a tad narrow which was fiddly maybe that was fabric choice..easy fix by making it a little wider. All in all a big plus.

2. 

   4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   n**********s (verified owner) – April 2, 2024:

   I really like the Zalia as a top, the sleeves are interesting and it is comfortable to wear. The instructions were detailed enough but not too detailed and it came together quite easily in about 5 hours from start to finish. As a dress, I found the fit to be quite shapeless and I wondered if I had made it too big (even though I found the size fine on the top). I wonder if adding a bust dart would improve the fit. I will definitely make the top version again but may not bother with the dress.

3. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   u*********t (verified owner) – March 30, 2024:

   Lovely pattern. Pieces go together effortlessly. Not sure I loved the sleeves, but will still make again. I will also add couple inches to length. This time happy to add length with lace border. Cut on the fold so that didnt need to pattern match. Plan more, and also will make top.

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4. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   C****l (verified owner) – March 16, 2024:

   Fantastic pattern. I’ve made the dress and plan on making the top.

5. 

   4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   S****n (verified owner) – March 12, 2024:

   It is a lovely dress and easy to sew. I made it in some linen I had purchased years ago from a market in Provence. Only issue was original line art showed a bust dart but the pattern doesn’t have one. There was so much extra fabric around the armhole I ended up putting in a dart (per the original line art) and thought I’d have a bit of adjusting to do when inserting the sleeve – however, the sleeve fit perfectly without any adjustment!

6. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   b**********3 (verified owner) – March 9, 2024:

   Made the dress and the top. So cute.

7. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   w************8 (verified owner) – March 8, 2024:

   This is a perfect pattern for my shape and height 5’1/155cm.I t fits beautifully around the shoulders and I think that is essential,, skims the rest of my body and has a lovely detailed sleeve.I already have 2 more in the pipeline.

8. 

   5 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

   s***y (verified owner) – February 11, 2024:

   Made this top today. Fabulous fit and absolutely love the sleeves. Will definitely make more .

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
3. When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
4. You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.