Photinia Blouse & Dress Zero Waste Sewing Pattern

Views 1 and 3 are a sleeveless top and dress with facing finished armholes.

Views 2 and 4 feature quarter sleeves that are gathered at the hem and finished with a cuff. All views have a bias bound finished neckline unless the wearer opts to use the elastic neckline hack and save the bias binding for later. Dress views feature in seam pockets.

This pattern is meant to fit oversized, however the wearer should not look swallowed by the garment when worn. This design was made to compliment various body shapes while also lending to a comfortable and easy fit without complication and fuss.

Intermediate

We recommend this pattern for those who have some experience in zero waste sewing. If you do not have experience in zero waste sewing this pattern may work for an adventurous beginner

Light to medium weight woven fabrics are recommended. Try sewing ZW Photinia with the following fabrics:

• Cottons- lawn, voile, gauze
• Linens- light to medium weight
• Rayon/viscose - noil, poplins, twills
• Tencel
• Silks, satins and chiffon
• Lightweight wools and flannels

- Matching thread
- Pins
- Iron and ironing board
- OPTIONAL: edgestitch foot, walking foot

FOR SIZE D VIEW 2:
- 3/8" (.95cm) or 1/2" (1.3cm) wide elastic for elastic neckline option (1-2 yards depending on preferred fit on shoulders). Size D, View 2 will skip steps 2-9 and use the elastic hack on page 19 for the neckline.

You will receive the following files via PDF format:

• ZW Photinia Top & Dress Sewing Instructions

• Drafting Steps & Cutting Plan files for all views (Top Views and Dress Views are in separate files)

• Template files for each size for the neck drafting

• Projector Files

This is a digital sewing pattern, not a physical item. You will receive a digital download upon payment of the product.

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5 Stars - this pattern has negligible to no waste

This pattern is a 100% zero-waste sewing pattern meaning no paper is used to assemble it. The pattern pieces are drawn directly onto the fabric using chalk or a marking tool according to the layout in the instructions. This method of patterning benefits the environment and your fabric stash as no paper is used and all of the specific fabric is used up leaving little to no waste.

Projector files are included. Those who prefer a paper pattern can draw the pattern onto large format paper and have the pattern to use for future sewing!