The Bronte Dress Sew Along

This is a two day sew along to make the Bronte Dress by Style Arc Patterns

Bronte is a fitted dress with a beautiful waist pleat detail. Choose between a round neck or V-neck, and between a sleeveless dress or elbow length sleeves. The slightly A-line skirt is midi length but can be shortened or lengthened. Bronte closes with an invisible zip at the centre back and has optional in-seam pockets.

Note: The sleeved version of Bronte is designed as a semi-formal dress with an architectural silhouette. To achieve this sculptural shape, the fit has a reduced range of arm movement.

The pattern comes in two sizes and you can purchase it at a members only price by clicking the link below

The Bronte Dress size 4-16

The Bronte Dress size 18-30

Suggested fabrics: Crepe, rayon, linen.

Fabric requirements:

Sleeved option: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 3 - 4.8 m (3.3 - 5.25 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.8 m (2.9 - 3.2 yd).

Sleeveless option: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 3 - 4.2 m (3.3 - 4.6 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.8 m (2.9 - 3.1 yd).

Sizing: 4 – 16 or 18 – 30 (approx. UK 4/6 – 16/18 or UK 18/20 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 90 cm (36") wide fusing, 0.4 m (0.5 yd) for V-neck or 0.25 m (0.3 yd) for round neck; one 56 cm (22") invisible zip; bias binding, 3 cm (1 1/4") wide.