Fable Dress Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit

Fable Dress Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved FitAn effortless, elegant style, the Fable Dress is equally at home pottering around the garden, or dressed up for an evening out. The fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a princess seam bodice, gently gathered skirt, and gloriously deep inseam pockets. The Fable features a functional button front, but can also slip over the head without fasteners. With three sleeve lengths and options for both a faced or fully lined bodice, the Fable adapts with the

An effortless, elegant style, the Fable Dress is equally at home pottering around the garden, or dressed up for an evening out.  The fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a  princess seam bodice, gently-gathered skirt, and gloriously deep inseam pockets.  

The Fable features a functional button front, but can also slip over the head without fasteners.  With three sleeve lengths and options for both a faced or fully-lined bodice, the Fable adapts with the seasons for year-round wear. 

Optional waist ties or back bodice elastic add versatility for fluctuating weight, and provide plenty of choice for creating different looks.   

Skill level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate

Fitting adjustment resources: Included

Add-ons: The Sprig Sleeve Add-On includes six new sleeve styles that can be used with the Fable Dress and the Plains Dress. 

Skills you will learn:  Princess seams, set-in sleeves, gathering, in-seam pockets, (optional) bias binding  

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Size Charts + Fabric requirements

Choose between two size ranges:
0-22   (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)

Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

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• Princess seam bodice
• Gently gathered, knee-length skirt 
• Functional button front is perfect for nursing
• Three sleeve lengths: short, 3/4, and long 
  
  
• Deep inseam pockets
• Faced or fully-lined bodice
• Bound facings for a beautiful finish
  
  
• Optional waist ties
• Optional back bodice elastic for shaping
• Optional patch pockets (blogpost)
• Optional simple non-button front (blogpost)

Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Adaptive

Included Adaptive Add-on: Post Mastectomy/Flat Front 
Pre-adjusted pattern pieces for post-mastectomy/flat-front.  Pattern pieces for a flat front closure on either one or both sides.  This includes a custom tutorial, and specific fitting resources.

These adaptive pattern pieces are available in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format. 

If you purchased the Fable Dress pattern before these resources were added, simply re-download the pattern from your account to access them.

Bonus Resources 

• Introducing the Fable Dress
• How to do a Broad Shoulder Adjustment for the Fable Dress
• How to do a FBA or SBA for the Fable Dress

• How to Modify the Fable Dress to a Simple Front
• How to Make a Maxi Length Fable Dress
• How to Add Ruffles to the Fable Dress
• How to Sew a Patch Pocket
• How to Add Piping to a Princess Seam

Printing Info + FAQ

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file

1. (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
2. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. 

1. Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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