The Lilja by Names Clothing is a unique wrap garment that comes in three different variations: an ankle-length dress, a pinafore dress and a blouse. You can sew any of the variations either sleeveless or with bohemian, ¾-length puff sleeves.
You can also choose either a round or square neckline, or a combination of both. The round neckline can be finished with either a facing or a binding with back vent and ties. This versatile garment is a fairly simple sew and easy to wear.
Suggested Fabrics
For any variation, choose a light or medium weight non-stretch fabric. You can opt for a low drape shirting, such as poplin or light seersucker, or choose a fabric with drape, for example crepe or rayon challis. If your variation features bindings, you can cut them from your fabric, or use a premade binding.
Fabric Requirements
Dress: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 215 – 365 cm (2 3/8 – 4 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-46 only): 285 – 405 cm (3 1/8 – 4 3/8 yd).
Pinafore: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 190 – 315 cm (2 1/8 – 3 1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-46 only): 240 – 310 cm (2 5/8 – 3 3/8 yd).
Blouse: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 145 – 225 cm (1 5/8 – 2 1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-46 only): 200 – 230 cm (2 1/8 – 2 1/2 yd).
Sizing
UK 6 - 28 (approx. EU 32 – 56). Please check the size chart in the images and finished garment measurements. The pattern is drafted for a 172 cm (5’8″) tall person, so if like me you're on the shorter side of life you may need to take some off the bottom.
Notions
- Dress: Fusible interfacing, 165 cm (1 ¾ yd)
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Pinafore: Fusible interfacing, 200 cm (2 1/8 yd)
- Blouse: Fusible interfacing, 25 cm (1/4 yd)
- (Dress: 4 cm (1 5/8”) binding, 145 cm (1 5/8 yd))
- (Blouse: 4 cm (1 5/8”) binding, 200 cm (2 1/8 yd))
