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

Skill level: Intermediate

The Lexi dress sewing pattern has the right balance of relaxed and fitted elements. This lined dress has a sleek A-line fit, long set-in sleeves, and a boat neck. The waistline is dropped, and the skirt of the dress has small, subtle pleats at the front. The dress has an invisible zip fastening at the back.

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing, 25 cm (1/4 yd)

• 60 cm (24”) invisible zipper

• A hook and an eye

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Choose a light to medium-weight, non-stretch woven fabric. A medium drapey fabric is ideal, but depending on the desired result, you can also select either a low-drape fabric or a fabric with a little more drape.

A dress-weight rayon or Tencel are recommended. For the lining, choose a light and slippery satin, preferably one made of rayon, as it’s more durable than silk, and more breathable than polyester.