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 14-32

View A: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.5 – 3 yd (2.3 – 2.7 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.3 – 2.7 yd (2.1 – 2.5 m).

View B: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 4.5 – 5 yd (4.1 – 4.6 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 4 – 4.7 yd (3.7 – 4.3 m).

View C: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.1 – 3.8 yd (2.8 – 3.5 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 3 – 3.4 yd (2.7 – 3.1 m).

View D: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 5.3 – 5.7 yd (4.8 – 5.2 m) // 54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: 4.8 – 5.3 yd (4.4 – 4.8 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, 2 yd for sizes 14-32.

Size:This pattern is for sizes 14-32, see attached sizing chart in images.