The Assembly Line - Drop Waist Dress

The drop-waist silhouette – a key feature for summer 2024.

The new Drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding as a finish on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a ribbon tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.

You can easily extend the top to your desired length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (described as a hack in the assembly instruction).

Fabric needed:
DRESS
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 2.3 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.4 m
140-150 cm fabric width XS  2.0 m / S 2.0 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m

TOP
110-120 cm fabric width
XS 1.1 m / S 1.4 m / M 1.4 m / L 1.4 m
140-150 cm fabric width XS  0.9 m / S 1.0 m / M 1.0 m / L 1.0 mSuggested fabrics are light to midweight fabrics.

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• Fusible interfacing
• Optional:
  Buy pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1,5-2 cm.
  Neckline = 120 cm
  Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size
  Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size

Sizes: XS-L