Celia Dress PDF Pattern
The Celia Dress is a timeless design with hints of tailoring and an easy going feel. You'll have a huge amount of flexibility with fabric choice for this dress depending on the intended feel. You could opt for silk for a smart occasion, denim for a cool and casual feel or even a light wool weave for cosy winter wearing.
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Skill Level
Intermediate sewers
Construction techniques: Collar & facings, side pockets, gathering details, double yoke and a two-piece sleeve.
Sizing & Fit
Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)
The Celia Dress is fitted on the shoulders and features an a-line cut with plenty of room for comfort and movement. The shape is forgiving from the bust down so it’s just about making sure the bust and shoulders feel good. The two-piece sleeve is three-quarter-length and the style comes with an optional belt.
Measurements in cm
UK 4 | US 0 | EU 32Bust - 102, Length (side neck to hem) - 127.7, Sleeve - 42.7
UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 105, Length (side neck to hem) - 128.2, Sleeve - 43.1
UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 107, Length (side neck to hem) - 128.7, Sleeve - 43.5
UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 112, Length (side neck to hem) - 129.3, Sleeve - 44
UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 117, Length (side neck to hem) - 129.9, Sleeve - 44.5
UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 122, Length (side neck to hem) - 130.5, Sleeve - 45
UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 127, Length (side neck to hem) - 131.1, Sleeve - 45.5
UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 132, Length (side neck to hem) - 131.8, Sleeve - 46
UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 137, Length (side neck to hem) - 132.5, Sleeve - 46.5
UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 142, Length (side neck to hem) - 133.1, Sleeve - 47
UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 147, Length (side neck to hem) - 133.7, Sleeve - 47.5
UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 152, Length (side neck to hem) - 134.3, Sleeve - 48
UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 157, Length (side neck to hem) - 135, Sleeve - 48.5
Materials Needed
Suitable fabrics: Light/mid weight cottons and linens work well, tencels, silks or something heavier such as denims, corduroys or wool suiting
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 260cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 280cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 320cm
Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 320cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 370cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 440cm
Materials list: Fabric, 7 x buttons (about 1.5cm wide), thread, 1 metre of high quality fusing
Pages to print: Instructions - 13, A4/US Letter - 51, A0 - 3
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Celia Dress PDF Pattern
I love this pattern and it's so flattering! I made one for me in linen and for mum in viscose and they are gorgeous! yes the pocket instruction was very confusing both times and I had no idea what I was doing but somehow it worked both times like magic. I had to shorten the length by 5cm to fit me properly (I'm 167cm) but other than that perfect!
I made this dress out of a large check shirting in black and grey. I love how it fits; it's loose in the back but fairly slender in the straight-on front profile, which is flattering. My only difficulty was in understanding how to insert the side seam pockets. I have probably done this 20 times in my life, but this technique was different and though I am an experienced sewer, I just couldn't solve that. I ended up making big patch pockets, which looks great, and if I make it again, I'll just insert the side pockets the way I know how. But in the end, it is a simple, flattering, and straightforward make and I do recommend it. I would also add that it might be helpful to have a double notch marking the back of the sleeve as it was a bit tricky knowing which side of the sleeve was front and which was back just by looking. I pinned it in both ways and made the choice that worked best and it is fine. When I cut it out next time I will differentiate the notches for myself. All in all, I good keeper pattern!
This dress is sooooo classy! I wore it everywhere- to dinner, walking around, to work. It just seems to work. It is slim fitting in the bust, arms, and shoulders- I wished there were more garment measurements (eg for the bicep) so I could be more confident of the size, esp w a two piece sleeve, but it did work out! I’m going to make like three more
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