Summit Dress

This a digital PDF download.  See 'About Your PDF' below for more details.

US$14

Sizes 30-56 in three size packs:

Difficulty: Intermediate  

The Summit Dress features an effortless loose shape and elegant geometric patterning inspired by the Medieval garments excavated at Herjolfsnes in Greenland.

The timeless base pattern has been given a modern update with roomy pockets, fully machine sewn construction, two hem lengths, a low or high scooped neckline, and straight or lantern sleeves. The relaxed fit means the dress slips over the head with no need for a zipper or buttons. 

The pattern features inset triangular front and back godets and two flaring side panels for maximum swish. The godets may be cut with seams back and front, inspired by the extant garments the pattern is based on, or in one piece without a seam.

View A is full length, with a high scooped neckline and historically inspired elbow length sleeves with side-back seam and inset gusset.

View B ends at mid-calf, has a lower scooped neckline, and below-elbow length lantern sleeves which echo the structural fullness of the dress.

Mix and match necklines, lengths, and sleeves for a variety of looks.

Recommended Fabrics:

Stable light to midweight fabrics in cotton, linen, rayon/viscose, wool, and synthetics. Suggested fabrics are: plain and twill weave linens; chambray; cotton lawns; craft cottons; lightweight cotton sateen; rayon/viscose and cotton challis; rayon/viscose twills; tropical weight wools; lightweight wool crepe.

Due to the inset godets this pattern is significantly more difficult to make in fabrics that stretch when cut on a diagonal (across the bias). This pattern is not recommended for fabrics that are prone to fraying, or fabrics that have a lot of give.

Te KuraHuia (Ngāi Tara, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukaua, NgāPuhi, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō) is wearing View A in Size 40.  She is 5'6''/167cm.   Her Summit Dress is made up in lightweight herringbone twill 100% wool fabric.

Danielle is wearing View B in Size 52 with a full bust adjustment dart added (link to tutorial below).  She is 5'2''/156.   Her Summit Dress is made up in 160gsm midweight 100% linen in poppy red, and has been shortened 4''/10cm.

Grace is wearing View B with a View A neckline in Size 32.  She is 5'1''/155cm tall.  Her Summit Dress is made in white cotton eyelet lace, and has been shortened 5''/12.5cm.  She wears it over a Wonder Unders slip.  

About your PDF:

This pattern is a digital download. Once you complete your purchase you’ll be sent an email with a link to download a zip file containing your printable files.  The email will come from SendOwl: check your spam folder if it hasn't arrived within 10 minutes.  You’ll need to download the zip file on a computer: the zip file will not open on phones and tablets.

The Summit Dress zip contains the following files:

• Full Instructions: 20 pages
• Print-At-Home Pattern: 61 pages (Size Pack A), 62 pages (Size Pack B) or 67 pages (Size Pack C)
• Copyshop Pattern: 3 A0 pages (Size Packs A & B), 4 A0 pages (Size Pack C) 
• Printing Instructions: 4 pages

Sizing Chart

Tutorials and Pattern Hacks:

• How to add a bust dart to the Summit Dress for a full bust adjustment.
  
  
• The gorgeous tester makes: see the Summit in a range of sizes and fabrics!
  
  

Paper Patterns:

A paper version of the Summit Dress pattern is available for pre-order through Virgil's Fine Goods in the USA.

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