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When you're in need of a project that's easy to sew and simple to style, look no further than Dress No. 2 by Sonya Philip. Part of her "100 Acts of Sewing" line, this wardrobe workhorse is eminently wearable and serves as an excellent base for layering. The A-line dress pattern features three-quarter sleeves, a scoop neck and patch pockets. Once you’ve learned how to make the basic pattern, Sonya shows you how to add inseam pockets, shorten to tunic-length, make a sleeveless variation, or add a color-blocked hem. It accommodates a wide variety of fabrics; try cozy flannel for chilly winter wear or cotton lawn for a breezy summer garment. The downloadable PDF pattern covers all variations and comes in size XS - 4 XL.
Bust measurement (your body size):
XS: 32 inches (81 cm); S: 35 inches (89 cm); M: 38 inches (97 cm); L: 41 inches (104 cm); XL: 44 inches (112 cm); 2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 3XL: 50 inches (127 cm); 4XL: 53 inches (135 cm)
Fabric Requirements: Mid-weight woven fabric, such as linen, cotton, decor canvas or natural fiber blend.
Main Pattern - 2 5/8 yd (2.4 m) for XS; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for S - M; 3 yd (2.75 m) for L - XL; 3 3/8 yd (3.1 m) for 2XL - 3XL; 3 1/2 yd (3.2 m) for 4XL
Sleeveless and Tunic Length - 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) for XS - L; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for XL - 4XL
Color-Blocked Hem - 2 3/8 yd (2.2 m) for XS - S; 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) for M - XL; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for 2XL - 3XL; 3 yd (2.75 m) for 4XL; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) contrast fabric for hem and 1/2 yd (0.5 m) or fat quarter for pocket for all sizes
All patterns - 1/2 yd (0.5 m) or fat quarter for bias tape
Other Tools and Materials:
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Bust measurement (your body size):
XS: 32 inches (81 cm); S: 35 inches (89 cm); M: 38 inches (97 cm); L: 41 inches (104 cm); XL: 44 inches (112 cm); 2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 3XL: 50 inches (127 cm); 4XL: 53 inches (135 cm)
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bust measurement (your body size): XS: 32 inches (81 cm); S: 35 inches (89 cm); M: 38 inches (97 cm); L: 41 inches (104 cm); XL: 44 inches (112 cm); 2XL: 47 inches (119 cm); 3XL: 50 inches (127 cm); 4XL: 53 inches (135 cm) Fabric Requirements: Mid-weight woven fabric, such as linen, cotton, decor canvas or natural fiber blend.
Main Pattern - 2 5/8 yd (2.4 m) for XS; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for S - M; 3 yd (2.75 m) for L - XL; 3 3/8 yd (3.1 m) for 2XL - 3XL; 3 1/2 yd (3.2 m) for 4XL
Sleeveless and Tunic Length - 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) for XS - L; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for XL - 4XL
Color-Blocked Hem - 2 3/8 yd (2.2 m) for XS - S; 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) for M - XL; 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) for 2XL - 3XL; 3 yd (2.75 m) for 4XL; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) contrast fabric for hem and 1/2 yd (0.5 m) or fat quarter for pocket for all sizes
All patterns - 1/2 yd (0.5 m) or fat quarter for bias tape
Other Tools and Materials:
- 3/4" bias tape maker
- Matching thread
- Tracing paper and pencil
- Washi tape (optional)
- Pattern weights
- Tailors chalk
- Scissors
- Pins
- Rotary cutter and cutting surface
- Iron and ironing surface
- Sewing gauge
- Sewing machine and matching thread
- Downloadable Dress No. 2 PDF pattern
Downloads:
- Sew the Dress No. 2 pattern
- Insert sleeves
- Attach patch pockets
- Add inseam pockets
- Shorten pattern to make a tunic
- Attach bias tape at neckline
- Finish edges with pinking shears or zig-zag
- Add a contrasting hem band
What you’ll get:
- Step-by-step expert instruction on sewing an A-line dress pattern and three ways you can customize it.
- 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF with pattern pieces ($17 value)
- Step-by-step expert instruction from patternmaker, Sonya Philip
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students









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Wardrobe Basics: Sewing Dress No. 2 Reviews
347 users recommended this class to a friend
Maria L Olver
Fantastic! Can't wait to try this out. Sonya is a wonderful teacher too. Concise, relaxed and so personal. Fun tutorial. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
Régine Hertoux
Very interesting, thanks ! I have the book "the act of sewing" and it is nice to have video instructions too.
More than 3 months ago
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This class and these sewing classes taught here by Sonya Philip are giving me clear instructions along with patterns that I am using to build a comfortable wardrobe for myself. For the first time, I feel relaxed while following along. Thank you, I feel a sense of accomplishment with each garment!!
More than 3 months ago
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