
The Pensee is a wrap back, V-neck slip dress and camisole. Version A dress is cinched at the waist with a belt, version B camisole is loose-fitting and tied at the side. Each style is a great staple piece for your wardrobe whether it's to throw on under a cardigan or a statement summer dress. This pattern comes in EU sizes 34-46. This pattern has been rated a 4 our of 5 on the difficulty scale.
Sizes 48-52 are only available as PDF.
The pattern envelope contains a full size pattern and a detailed instruction booklet.
Recommended fabrics: rayon, lyocell, cupro, silk crepe, silk charmeuse, cotton crepe. Allow extra fabric to match stripes or plaids.
We recommend making this dress in our Orange Silk Crepe De Chine, Copper Concepts Viscose Crepe, Dotty About Dots Viscose Challis Lawn.
FABRIC
Fabric requirements | 60" wide | 45" wide |
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Version A (34-46) | 2½ yards | 3¾ yards |
Version A (48-52) | 3⅜ yards | 4 yards |
Version B | 1¾ yards | 2½ yards |
MEASUREMENTS
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48* | 50* | 52* |
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Bust (inches) | 31½ | 33 | 34½ | 36¼ | 37¾ | 39½ | 41 | 42½ | 44⅛ | 45⅝ |
Waist (inches) | 23½ | 25¼ | 26¾ | 28½ | 30 | 31½ | 33 | 34⅝ | 36¼ | 37¾ |
Hip (inches) | 33¾ | 35½ | 37 | 38½ | 40¼ | 41¾ | 43¼ | 44⅞ | 46½ | 48 |
Finished garment | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48* | 50* | 52* |
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Bust (inches) | 32¼ | 33¾ | 35½ | 37 | 38½ | 40¼ | 41¾ | 43¼ | 44⅞ | 46½ |
Waist (inches) | 34½ | 36¼ | 37¾ | 39½ | 41 | 42½ | 44⅛ | 45⅝ | 47¼ | 48⅞ |
Hip (inches) | 41⅜ | 42⅞ | 44½ | 46 | 47⅝ | 49¼ | 50¾ | 52⅜ | 54 | 55½ |
Skirt length (inches) | 19¾ | 20⅛ | 20½ | 20⅞ | 21¼ | 21⅝ | 22 | 22½ | 22⅞ | 23¼ |