Sizes: EUR 23-56/ US 0-24/ UK 4-28

Skill level: Novice

Leini is a charming sleeveless mini dress sewing pattern with two wide, slanted pleats running from the shoulders to the waist. It has a relaxed fit and an elasticated waist. The armscyes and the round neckline are finished with a facing.

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing, 80 cm (3/4 yd)

• Sizes 32–46: 2.5 cm elastic, your waist circumference

• Sizes 48–56: 3.5 cm elastic, your waist circumference

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Choose a light to medium weight woven fabric. Depending on the desired result, you can select a low-drape fabric, or a fabric with a little drape. However, avoid a very light or drapey fabric, as it will affect the look of the pleats. We recommend a linen blend, and have many weights with varying drape.