SOLEA DRESS – 15 Sizes (EU 30–58)

Description

The SOLEA DRESS is a feminine and striking dress featuring a refined halter neckline that elegantly frames the shoulders and creates a beautifully elongated silhouette.

Designed to balance structure and fluidity, this dress combines a sculpted bodice with a softly flared skirt, creating a timeless yet modern look. The deep neckline enhances the décolleté, while the neck-tie construction provides adjustability and a delicate finishing detail.

The fitted waist defines the figure before flowing into a feminine skirt that moves beautifully with every step. An invisible zipper at the center back provides a clean and discreet closure.

The SOLEA DRESS includes two distinct styles from the same base pattern: Style A, featuring a clean and minimal hem, and Style B, featuring a gathered flounce hem for additional volume and movement.

Pattern Features

• Garment type: Feminine halter dress
• Design details:
  • Refined halter neckline
  • Deep neckline that enhances the décolleté
  • Adjustable neck-tie construction
  • Fitted and sculpted bodice
  • Defined waistline
  • Softly flared skirt
  • Invisible zipper at the center back
  • Two style variations
  • Style A with a clean, minimal hem
  • Style B with a gathered flounce hem
  • Feminine silhouette with beautiful movement
• Seam allowance: 1 cm (3/8") used in the construction
• Skill level: Easy – 1/5
• Estimated sewing time: 3–4 hours

Features and construction details are based on the SOLEA DRESS sewing pattern booklet.

Included Sizes

EU 30–58 — 15 sizes

Equivalent size references:

• US: 00–26
• UK: 2–30
• EU: 30–58

Body Measurements

We recommend making a test muslin before cutting your final fabric.

Measurement	Unit	EU 30	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46	EU 48	EU 50	EU 52	EU 54	EU 56	EU 58
Chest	cm	72	76	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	118	124	130	136
Waist	cm	52	56	60	64	68	72	76	80	84	88	92	98	104	110	116
Hip	cm	78	82	86	90	94	98	102	106	110	114	118	124	130	136	142

Body measurements are taken from the measurement chart included in the SOLEA DRESS booklet.

Finished Garment Measurements

Measurement	Unit	EU 30	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46	EU 48	EU 50	EU 52	EU 54	EU 56	EU 58
Total length – Style A	cm	78	78.5	79	79.5	80	80.5	81	81.5	82	82.5	83	83.7	84.5	85.2	86
Total length – Style B	cm	99	99.5	100	100.5	101	101.5	102	102.5	103	103.5	104	104.7	105.5	106.2	107
Waistline – measured flat	cm	27.5	29.5	31.5	33.5	35.5	37.5	39.5	41.5	43.5	45.5	47.5	50.5	53.5	56.5	59.5

Finished garment lengths are measured from the highest point of the shoulder (HPS), as indicated in the SOLEA DRESS booklet.

Technical Information

• Skill level: Easy – 1/5
• Estimated sewing time: 3–4 hours
• Recommended fabrics: Satin, poplin, crepe
• Fabric width used for requirements: 140 cm / 55 in
• Closure: 40 cm invisible zipper at the center back

Fabric Requirements – Style A

• EU 30–38: 1.9 m / 2 yd main fabric
• EU 40–48: 1.9 m / 2 yd main fabric
• EU 50–58: 2.5 m / 2.7 yd main fabric

Fabric Requirements – Style B

• EU 30–38: 2 m / 2.2 yd main fabric
• EU 40–48: 2 m / 2.2 yd main fabric
• EU 50–58: 2.6 m / 2.8 yd main fabric

Ruffle Fabric Requirements

• EU 30–38: 1.7 m / 1.8 yd
• EU 40–48: 1.9 m / 2 yd
• EU 50–58: 2 m / 2.1 yd

Fabric requirements are calculated for a 140 cm / 55 in fabric width.

Supplies & Tools

• Printed SOLEA DRESS sewing pattern — A0, A4 or US Letter
• Fabric suitable for the desired drape and season
• 40 cm invisible zipper in a matching color
• Heat-sealable adhesive tape for seam stabilization
• Sewing machine
• Serger / overlocker, or zigzag stitch for seam finishing
• Suitable sewing needles for your chosen fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Tailor's chalk or fabric marking pen
• Pins or sewing clips
• Tape measure
• Iron and ironing board
• Seam ripper
• Thread cutter
• Matching sewing thread

What's Included

• High-quality PDF sewing pattern:
  • A4 — home printing
  • US Letter — home printing
  • A0 — copy shop printing
• Detailed step-by-step sewing instructions
• Technical drawings with front and back views
• Body measurement chart
• Finished garment measurement chart
• Fabric requirements
• Fabric cutting layouts
• Pattern pieces and cutting information
• Pattern symbols and sewing references
• Detailed sewing illustrations and diagrams
• Instructions for preparing the bust pieces
• Instructions for assembling the waistband
• Instructions for attaching the bust to the waistband
• Instructions for assembling the skirt
• Invisible zipper installation instructions
• Waistline finishing instructions
• Style A hem instructions
• Style B gathered ruffle instructions

The pattern includes detailed illustrated instructions covering the construction of the bust, waistband, skirt, invisible center-back zipper, waistline and hem, as well as the optional gathered flounce for Style B.

Printing note: Print the pattern at 100% / Actual Size and check the test square before assembling the pages and cutting your fabric.

Languages Available

English

Style Options

Style A offers a clean and minimal silhouette with a simple finished hem, making the halter neckline, fitted waist and softly flared skirt the main focus of the design.

Style B adds a feminine gathered flounce hem for extra volume and movement. The ruffle creates a more playful and statement-making version while keeping the same flattering halter bodice and defined waist.

Style Tips

Sew the SOLEA DRESS in satin for a refined and elegant finish, or choose poplin or crepe to create a different interpretation of the same feminine silhouette.

The halter neckline, deep décolleté, adjustable neck tie, fitted waist and softly flared skirt create a distinctive silhouette that balances structure and fluidity.

Choose Style A for a clean and minimal look, or select Style B when you want additional volume and movement through the gathered flounce hem.

Important Note

Before cutting your final fabric, we recommend making a test muslin to check the fit, drape and necessary adjustments. This can help avoid complicated alterations after cutting your final fabric.

The SOLEA DRESS is an easy sewing project (1/5) with an estimated sewing time of approximately 3–4 hours.