The Fringale Dress pattern (34–52)
The Fringale Dress pattern
(For the PDF version: once you've purchased, you'll get the download link sent straight to your email.)
The instructions are in English and French.
Fall in love with theFringale " " dress, a piece designed for those with an insatiable appetite for impeccable cuts.
The younger sister of the famous Tatin blouse, the Fringale dress embodies its iconic DNA: its distinctive Mao collar, now featured on a dress with a flattering silhouette. A true ode to femininity, it stands out for its structured empire-waist cut, which accentuates the waist while offering absolute comfort.
The details that make all the difference:
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Delicately pleated bodice: adds a subtle touch of volume and romance to the bust.
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Flowy circle skirt: a flared cut that falls just above the knee, creating a graceful sway with every step.
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Seam details: Closes elegantly with aconcealed sidezipper for a clean, streamlined look.
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Choose the style that suits you best: available in a sleeveless version for sunny days, or with sleeves for a more modest look.
Whether you choose to sew it in lightweight cotton, chambray, or structured poplin, the Fringale dress is a pattern you’ll never tire of making.
A pattern in PDF or paper format
First of all, the Fringale pattern is available asa PDF OR in print. Also,the seam allowances are included (1 cm).
Then, if you opt for the pdf format, after your purchase you will be able to download :
- a PDF file (with size layers) consistingof 20 A4 (or US letter) pages to be assembled,
- a PDF file (with size layers) consistingof 2 pages (A0 format),
- printing & assembly tips (in English and in French),
- And also, a detailed sewing guide for the dress.
Lastly, if you opt for the paper format, you'll receive a printed pouch with:
- An instruction booklet detailed for sewing the dress,
- The full-size pattern board (no overlapping pieces).
Materials Needed for theFringale Dress
To make this dress, you'll need:
- Fabric (55'' wide):
- Sizes 34–40: 2.10 meters (with or without sleeves)
- Sizes 42–46: 2.20 meters (sleeveless) OR 2.40 meters (with sleeves)
- Sizes 48–52: 2.40 meters (sleeveless) OR 2.60 meters (with sleeves)
- Sizes 34–40: 2.10 meters (with or without sleeves)
- Recommended fabrics: cotton poplin, Oxford cotton, chambray, broderie anglaise, viscose-cotton blend, cotton-lyocell blend, or cotton satin.
- 50 cm of fusible interfacing
- 1 60-cm invisible zipper.
- [sleeveless version] 1.30 meters of bias tape, 2 cm wide (4 cm when fully unfolded)
Sizes for theFringale dress
First of all, the Fringale pattern is available in sizes 34 through 52.
Also, to help you choose your size, you'll find the finished garment measurements below:
Skirt length from the waist: 49 cm (sizes 34–46) or 51 cm (sizes 48–52).
Finally, the height used for this pattern 1.68 m (I'm 1.62 m tall).
The difficulty level of the Fringale dress
This dress is an intermediate-level project (difficulty level 4/5).
Happy sewing! And see you on Instagram with the hashtags leslubiesdecadia and #LLDCfringaletoshow me your beautiful creations 📸