Buy the Lora Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Lora pattern is an empire waist dress with four views. All views have underbust gathers, a self-lined bodice, and twelve loop buttons along the centre front. Views A and C have half-inch spaghetti straps at the shoulders, while Views B and D have long puff sleeves. The dress is fitted through the waist and hips and has a straight fit through the skirt. Views A and B end just above the knee, and Views C and D are hemmed a couple inches above the ankle.

Fabric:Light to medium weight woven fabric such as linen, cotton, or rayon.

Fabric Requirements:

Sizes 0 18

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.2 – 2.6 yd (2 – 2.4 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 – 2.4 yd (1.4 – 2.2 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 4 – 4.7 yd (3.7 – 4.3 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 – 4.2 yd (2.3 – 3.8 m).

View C: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 – 3.2 yd (2.6 – 2.9 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 – 3 yd (1.6 – 2.7 m).

View D: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.6 – 5.3 yd (4.2 – 4.8 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.8 – 4.8 yd (2.6 – 4.4 m).

Notions:Twelve 3/8″ (10 mm) shank buttons; lightweight fusible interfacing (Views A and B, 1 1/2 yd / Views C and D, 2 yd); hand sewing needle // Views B and D only: 3/8″ (10 mm) elastic, 1 1/2 yd for sizes 0-18

Size:This pattern is for sizes 0-18, see attached sizing chart in images.