Pauline Dress Pattern
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Pauline is a true statement dress; dramatic, romantic and loaded with special details. Create truly distinct looks by mixing and matching sleeves and skirt styles to make the Pauline of your dreams.
View A is chic, sleeveless sheath with a straight skirt that hits just above the knee. View B features a striking puff sleeve in two lengths and a midi-length tiered skirt. All views feature a unique bodice design that incorporates knife pleats at the waist, a face-framing square neckline and a keyhole opening in the back bodice tied at the nape of the neck. Pauline can be made unlined or fully lined and is closed with an invisible zipper at center back.
Sizes: 0-20 (print and PDF) and 14-32 (PDF)
Recommended fabric:
- This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, poplin, seersucker, broadcloth, sateen, chambray, or cotton shirtings. For a softer effect, use rayon challis, viscose, tencel, cotton voile or silk.
- Optional lining: choose lightweight fabrics such as viscose, bemberg, silk, lawn, voile or batiste.
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Toile of the Pauline dress done in calico muslin was of the sleeveless version I had a slight gaping of the neck line which when reading up on pattern this could have been an issue so I got help with their pattern dept who gave me advice on what to I followed her advice and made the real dress. I lengthen the skirt part of the dress but next time I make this I will raise it again above the knee. It’s a lovely dress. It fits perfect I had pockets on mine next time I do it. I will do the long sleeves and the pockets but shorter length it’s quite quirky very nice easy pattern to follow lots of elements to it but it’s a good pattern and I loved doing it I will try and add the picture
This is the first dress I ever made, and the pattern and instructions, while complicated, was clear and easy to follow. I modified the pattern by elongating the waist by 1 inch, I made view B with the short sleeves.
Pauline was such a joy to sew! Initially I had issues accessing the pattern after purchase and customer service was extremely quick in their response to resolve. The instructions are clear, step-by-step, and include accurate illustrations. I used cotton shirting for a more structured look and adjusted the back for a much wider bow. I am excited to make another dress in a fancier fabric! I believe a determined beginner would be able to accomplish this pattern after making a mock up.
Pauline Dress Pattern
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I combined the Pauline top with a Cashmerette Upton skirt to make my teenager a custom performance dress for string quartet and a performance gown for a gala concert. Both turned out wonderfully. They are generally hard to fit but this one fit immediately with no pattern adjustments. It was comfortable for them to wear and play viola and violin in. A definite win!
I made the sleeveless, short length version. I used linen fabric and fully lined the dress. The instructions are very easy to follow with lots of online help if needed. The pattern itself fitted like a dream with no alterations. Absolutely love the dress and will definitely make more.
First time using a PDF pattern and while the aspect of printing and putting the pattern itself together was not my favorite part, this dress was super easy to make. I am a fairly advanced sewist and went with the puffed sleeve knee length version. I used a heavier weight cotton and absolutely love it! I didn't line it so that saved me a few steps. Next time I would probably use a regular zipper rather than an invisible because I think they're the devil haha! All in all, this dress is adorable and was easily put together in a weekend. If you're newer to sewing this will definitely teach you some new skills!
I loved this pattern for the various combos of sleeve and skirt length. I made long sleeves with the shorter skirt and always get complements. I used the recommended Sandwashed Cupro in Copper which paired beautifully. It was a little more complicated structurally than what I usually make but the instructions were super clear so I was able to construct the top without any issues. Will definitely make again.