Elma Dress & Top
• Thread
• Iron-on interfacing: max. 20 cm - 1/4 yd
• Buttons (Ø 1.5 cm - 5/8”): see table
• Shoulder strap retainers: 2 (optional)
• Elastic band (width 0.5 cm - 1/6"): see table
• Fabric: see table
Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Size UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
buttons | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Size EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
Size UK | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
buttons | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Size UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
elastic | 138,5 | 141,25 | 144 | 146,75 | 149,5 | 153,5 | 156 |
Size EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
Size UK | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
elastic | 159 | 166,5 | 170,5 | 174,5 | 178 | 182 | 186 |
Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Size UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
fabric in cm (width 110 cm) |
255 | 260 | 265 | 270 | 295 | 295 | 300 |
fabric in cm (width 140 cm) |
210 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 220 | 225 |
Size EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
Size UK | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
fabric in cm (width 110 cm) |
305 | 315 | 320 | 360 | 360 | 365 | 370 |
fabric in cm (width 140 cm) |
225 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 240 | 250 | 280 |
Size US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
buttons | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Size US | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
buttons | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Size US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
elastic in yards | 1.52 | 1.55 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 1.68 | 1.71 |
Size US | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
elastic in yards | 1.75 | 1.83 | 1.87 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 1.99 | 2.04 |
Size US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
fabric in yards (width 43") |
2 ¾ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 ¼ | 3 ¼ | 3 ¼ |
fabric in yards (width 55") |
2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | 2 ½ |
Size US | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
fabric in yards (width 43") |
3 ¼ | 3 ¼ | 3 ¼ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 ¼ |
fabric in yards (width 55") |
2 ½ | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 2 ¾ | 3 ¼ |
Comprehensive information about the fabrics in the Fibre Mood collection can be found here.
32 - 58 (EU) 0 - 26 (US) 4 - 30 (UK)
Hey, do you hear The Sound of Music too? ‘Sew...
a needle pulling thread!’ Elma is romantic and retro too... And yet she’s still totally on trend – with adorable puffed sleeves, a sweetheart neckline at the front and a U-shaped opening at the back. Elma also has darts down the front and back, a button closure at the front and flares towards the hemline. She looks divine in a longer version and – wonder of wonders – can easily be transformed into a charming top too. Find out how to alter the pattern here.
Do you prefer to make an Elma Dress? You can find the pattern here.
Curious about the Lily Bag? Click here.
Fabric advice
For the most flattering fit, Elma works best in fabric with a fluid drape, e.g. viscose Tencel or polyester (crepe) in a solid or a print. That doesn’t mean stiffer fabrics like linen, chambray or cotton are out of the question – just make sure they're woven and not knit. Jersey isn't your friend if you want all those pretty details to look nice. And of course, you do!
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