ballet top DELPY + dress | PDF sewing pattern

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Ballet top DELPY is inspired in equal parts by Julie Delpy's character, Celine, in the film Before Sunrise and the ballet leotards I wore as a child. A simple basic with a flattering touch of elegance, ballet top or dress DELPY will become a versatile staple in your capsule wardrobe perfect on a warm summer day, or as a light layering piece under a cashmere cardigan on cooler days.

DELPY is an easy-to-wear camisole top that is fitted in the bust and looser around the waist and hips. As a dress, it loosely graces over your hips and has a unique rounded corner and slit. DELPY has a bust gather and thin straps with three options of back views, including a scoop back (view A), straight straps (view B) and cross straps (view C), allowing you to customize your top or dress to fit your own personal style.

ballet top dress DELPY line drawings

This pattern was drafted for a B/C cup and approx. 168 cm or 5ft.6". The instructions are for a standard sewing machine and include detailed instruction on creating French Seams.

GENERAL INFO
This is a computer drafted, print and cut PDF pattern, printable in black/white or color. The A0/copyshop file is included in your purchase. The pattern includes all sizes, but the size views can be easily toggled on or off in order to print only the size you want to make. Step-by-step, illustrated instructions are included for standard sewing machine and provide extensive detail.

SIZING + FABRIC
ballet top + dress DELPY sizing table

Light-weight wovens, such as double gauze, cotton lawn, rayon or linen. It would also be lovely in satin, silk or velvet! The DELPY pattern can easily be adapted to knits by simply dropping a full or partial size, depending upon the stretch content.

ballet top + dress DELPY fabric requirements

NOTIONS
Coordinating thread

DIFFICULTY
Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate

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Lovely dress

I loved making this dress. It's a beautiful fit, especially over the back and neckline. I used a double gauze which I found a bit tricky to work with and some of the steps were quite fiddly - I had never done a gather in that way and I think if I made this again I would do it a different way. I'm quite tall so I extended the dress on the pattern pieces - a bit too much in the end as it ended up longer than I wanted so I had to shorten the hem which reduced the slit/curve. But I will definitely make this again now I know what I'm doing! I think image 3B in the instructions is wrong? It shows the pins down the long side when the instruction asks you to work on the shorter (curved) side. But all in all a great pattern.

Love the details!

This was a pattern that was love at first sight! The instructions on how to make this lovely ballet-inspired top were so well written and easy to understand. I love it when the details of a pattern fall into place with the instructions. The recommended lightweight fabric makes this a perfect top for summer or if you just happen it live where it's HOT you can wear all the time! It's the little details that make this pattern so great!

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Just need to find time to make it now!

Super summer dress and top

Super summer sun dress and top, easy and quick to make up. I didn't use french seams as I wanted to adjust the fit around the bust and hips (I'm pear shaped so combined two sizes). Instructions very easy to follow, only fiddly part is finishing the straps. I also made a fabric belt, and may add belt loops to keep this positioned in a high waist.. thank you!!

Love! Perfect fit.

I love this pattern. I made the top with my upper bust size and FBA, and it fits perfectly, in cotton. Then I made the dress out of dark red linen, and it's gorgeous. I wore it for 4th of July! I love all the finishing details, and how the garment comes out beautifully, inside and out. I can't wait to make another!

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