LARA DRESS – 15 Sizes (EU 30–58)

Description

The LARA DRESS is a modern sleeveless women's trapeze dress designed to combine comfort, effortless style, and a relaxed contemporary silhouette. Its fluid A-line shape creates a comfortable fit while allowing ease of movement and a clean, elegant appearance.

The design features a feminine V-neckline finished with front and back facings, clean-finished armholes with dedicated armhole facings, and a 9 cm deep hem facing for a polished finish.

The relaxed trapeze silhouette gradually widens toward the hem, creating a comfortable and flattering shape without closely following the body. The sleeveless construction and simple architectural lines make LARA an easy-to-wear dress suitable for a variety of everyday and more refined looks.

The LARA DRESS is particularly well suited to lightweight woven fabrics such as linen, crepe, fine poplin, and viscose. Depending on the fabric selected, the dress can have a more structured, crisp, or fluid appearance.

The combination of the V-neckline, sleeveless construction, relaxed trapeze silhouette, and clean facing finishes makes LARA a versatile handmade wardrobe piece that can be worn on its own or styled with additional layers.

With its straightforward construction and clean finishing details, the LARA DRESS is a rewarding sewing project for beginner sewists looking to create a modern handmade dress with a professional finish.

Pattern Features

• Garment type: Sleeveless women's trapeze dress
• Fit: Relaxed fluid silhouette with comfortable ease
• Design details:
  • Sleeveless construction
  • Relaxed trapeze silhouette
  • V-neckline
  • Front neckline facing
  • Back neckline facing
  • Front armhole facing
  • Back armhole facing
  • 9 cm deep hem facing
  • Clean and professional finishing
  • Comfortable relaxed fit
  • Fluid and contemporary proportions
  • Versatile everyday dress design
  • Suitable for casual and more polished outfits
• Seam allowance: Included in the pattern – 1 cm / 3/8"
• Skill level: Easy – 1/5
• Estimated sewing time: 6–8 hours

Included Sizes

EU 30–58 — 15 inclusive sizes

Equivalent size references:

• US: 00–26
• UK: 2–30
• EU: 30–58

A complete body measurement chart is included to help you select the most suitable size before cutting your fabric.

Body Measurements

We recommend making a test garment before cutting your final fabric.

The LARA DRESS pattern includes a complete measurement chart covering 15 sizes from EU 30 to EU 58, with equivalent US and UK size references.

The measurement chart includes:

• Bust circumference
• Waist circumference
• Hip circumference
• Finished garment measurements

Please refer to the included measurement chart to select the most suitable size for your body and desired fit.

Body Measurement Chart

Measurement	Unit	EU 30	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46	EU 48	EU 50	EU 52	EU 54	EU 56	EU 58
Bust Circumference	cm	72	76	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	118	124	130	136
Waist Circumference	cm	52	56	60	64	68	72	76	80	84	88	92	98	104	110	116
Hip Circumference	cm	78	82	86	90	94	98	102	106	110	114	118	124	130	136	142

Finished Garment Measurements

The finished garment measurements are provided with the LARA DRESS pattern to help you understand the intended relaxed fit, ease, proportions, and finished length of the design.

Because LARA is designed with a fluid trapeze silhouette, we recommend comparing the finished garment measurements with a similar dress from your wardrobe before choosing your size.

Measurement	Unit	EU 30	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46	EU 48	EU 50	EU 52	EU 54	EU 56	EU 58
Bust Width – Garment Laid Flat	cm	44.5	46.4	48.4	50.3	52.2	54.2	56.1	58.1	60	61.9	63.9	66.8	69.7	72.6	75.5
Dress Length	cm	75.3	75.7	76.1	76.6	77	77.4	77.8	78.2	78.7	79.1	79.5	80.1	80.8	81.4	82

Technical Information

• Skill level: Easy – 1/5
• Estimated sewing time: 6–8 hours
• Garment type: Women's sleeveless trapeze dress
• Fit: Relaxed and fluid fit
• Recommended fabric type: Lightweight woven fabrics
• Fabric width used for requirements: 140 cm / 55 in

Recommended Fabrics

The LARA DRESS can be made using a selection of lightweight woven fabrics, allowing you to create different interpretations of the design depending on the desired structure and drape.

Main Fabric

• Lightweight linen
• Crepe
• Fine poplin
• Viscose

The choice of fabric can influence the structure, drape, movement, comfort, and overall appearance of the finished dress.

Fabric Requirements

Fabric requirements are calculated for a 140 cm / 55 in wide fabric.

Size Range	Metres	Yards
EU 30–38	2 m	2.2 yd
EU 40–48	2.1 m	2.3 yd
EU 50–58	2.2 m	2.4 yd

Fabric requirements are based on a 140 cm / 55 in wide fabric.

Pattern Pieces

Main Fabric

• A – Front Bodice: Cut 1 on fold
• B – Back Bodice: Cut 1 on fold
• C – Front Neck Facing: Cut 1 on fold + fusible interfacing
• D – Back Neck Facing: Cut 1 on fold + fusible interfacing
• E – Front Armhole Facing: Cut 1 + fusible interfacing
• F – Back Armhole Facing: Cut 1 + fusible interfacing
• G – Front Hem Facing: Cut 1 on fold + fusible interfacing
• H – Back Hem Facing: Cut 1 on fold + fusible interfacing

Supplies & Tools

• Printed LARA DRESS sewing pattern
• Fabric of your choice
• Fusible interfacing
• Sewing machine
• Serger / overlocker, or zigzag stitch for seam finishing
• Suitable sewing needles for your chosen fabric
• Matching sewing thread
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Tailor's chalk or fabric marking pen
• Pins or sewing clips
• Tape measure
• Iron and ironing board
• Seam ripper
• Thread snips

Recommended Seasons

Spring – Summer – Autumn

The LARA DRESS is particularly suited to warm-weather and transitional wardrobes. Lightweight linen and fine poplin can create a crisp and breathable version, while viscose and crepe can provide a softer and more fluid interpretation of the design.

The sleeveless construction and relaxed trapeze silhouette make LARA a versatile dress that can be worn on its own during warmer weather or layered with lightweight pieces during transitional seasons.

What's Included

Your purchase includes a complete digital PDF sewing pattern and illustrated sewing instructions designed to help you make the LARA DRESS at home or through a copy shop.

• Printable PDF sewing pattern:
  • A4 – home printing
  • US Letter – home printing
  • A0 – copy shop printing
• Layered PDF files for easier size selection and printing
• 15 sizes from EU 30–58
• Detailed step-by-step sewing instructions
• Illustrated sewing guide
• Body measurement chart
• Finished garment measurement chart
• Fabric requirements
• Main fabric pattern pieces
• Cutting layout
• Pattern symbols and sewing references
• Seam allowances included

Printing note: Print the pattern at 100% / Actual Size and check the test square before cutting. For home printing, select the correct paper format and make sure that your printer is not set to “Fit to Page” or “Scale to Fit”.

The pattern includes 1 cm / 3/8" seam allowances, so there is no need to add seam allowances before cutting your fabric.

Languages Available

English

Style Tips

Sew the LARA DRESS in lightweight linen for a relaxed and natural summer interpretation, or choose viscose for a softer and more fluid silhouette. Fine poplin can create a crisp and structured version, while crepe can offer a more elegant drape.

The V-neckline, sleeveless construction, trapeze silhouette, and clean facing details give LARA its distinctive contemporary character.

The relaxed shape allows the dress to be worn comfortably on its own, while its simple silhouette also makes it easy to style with sandals, flats, sneakers, or more polished accessories.

Pair LARA with minimal accessories for an effortless everyday look, or add a structured jacket, cardigan, or statement accessories for a more sophisticated outfit.

Perfect For

• Beginner sewing projects
• Handmade capsule wardrobes
• Modern summer dresses
• Contemporary fashion
• Minimalist wardrobes
• Relaxed dress lovers
• Trapeze and A-line silhouettes
• Handmade women's dresses
• Spring and summer sewing projects
• Transitional-season wardrobes
• Modern everyday wear
• Sewists looking for a PDF dress sewing pattern
• Sewists wanting to create an easy handmade dress

Important Note

Before cutting your final fabric, we recommend making a test garment to check the fit and make any adjustments you may need. The pattern instructions specifically recommend sewing a muslin before starting the final garment, as fitting adjustments may be required after cutting. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The LARA DRESS is an Easy sewing project (1/5) with an estimated sewing time of approximately 6–8 hours. The relaxed trapeze silhouette makes the dress comfortable to wear, while the V-neckline, neckline facings, armhole facings, and 9 cm deep hem facing provide clean and professional finishing details. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The construction includes joining the shoulder and side seams, assembling and attaching the neckline facings, preparing and attaching the armhole facings, and assembling and attaching the hem facing. The instructions also include understitching and topstitching for a clean professional finish. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Digital Product Notice

This listing is for a digital PDF sewing pattern. No physical garment or printed pattern will be shipped.

After purchase, you can download the digital files and start your sewing project. Please make sure you have access to a PDF reader and the ability to print the required pattern format.

Digital products are non-returnable and non-refundable.