The Abby Dress sewing pattern is a relaxed, elegant kaftan-style dress with a deep V-neckline and Dolman sleeves. A waistline casing can be cinched with a tie band or elastic for a versatile fit, and practical side seam pockets and side slits add functionality. View B offers a romantic touch with shoulder ruffles and a wide ruffle at the hem. Ideal for lightweight woven fabrics in sizes 0–24 / 30–54. The models wear the Abby Dress in size 8 / 38.

• Kaftan-style silhouette with relaxed, easy fit
• Deep V-neckline
• Dolman sleeves
• Waistline casing with tie band or elastic
• Side seam pockets
• Side slits
• View B: shoulder ruffles and wide hem ruffle
• Color PDF pattern printable in Letter, A4, A0, and a separate projector file
• YouTube Video Sew-along

Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.

Skill level 2/4

The Abby Dress sewing pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners. It is a quick and rewarding project with fully illustrated instructions guiding you through each step. If you are new to sewing a V-neckline or adding ruffles, we recommend practicing on scrap fabric first. A YouTube sew-along video is included for additional guidance.

What you need to make the Abby Dress

• Lightweight woven fabric (cotton, linen, viscose, or silk)
• Fusible interfacing
• Elastic (optional, for waistline casing)
• Sewing thread

Abby Dress Sewing Pattern includes

• Layers
• Trimless pages
• Fully illustrated instructions
• A4 and Letter paper format in color
• A0 printshop format in color
• Projector file in color
• The pattern includes seam allowances
• YouTube Video Sew-along

Pattern Specifications

• Pattern Name: Abby Dress
• SKU: DR29
• Garment Type: Dress, kaftan dress, summer dress
• Format: PDF sewing pattern
• Sizes: Women's 0–24 / 30–54
• Skill Level: 2/4 (beginner-friendly)
• Fabric Type: Lightweight woven fabrics — cotton, linen, viscose, silk
• Features: Kaftan silhouette, V-neckline, Dolman sleeves, waistline casing, side pockets, side slits, optional ruffles
• Print Formats: Letter, A4, A0, projector file
• Sew-along: YouTube video included

Print PDF sewing patterns

Instructions with the following elements:

• Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
• Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
• Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
• Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
• Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
• Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.

Pattern pieces  

• Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
• Layered file with each size on a separate layer.

What you get is the following:

1. Instructions booklet
2. PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
3. PDF pattern in A0
4. Separate projector file

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• Tape the pages together with these easy steps.

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• Features a large workspace, thick lines, left and right pattern pieces, and separate layers for each size.
• Includes a scaling grid in metric and imperial measurements.
• Offers layers for both light and dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect visibility.

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