The Bellini Dress is a downloadable sewing pattern for a modern knit maxi dress, with splits at the sides. The Bellini has baseball-style raglan sleeves, a crew neckline and comes with options for both short and long sleeves.

It’s a great pattern for bold fabrics, colourblocking or neutrals. This easy-to-wear style is trans-seasonal and great for layering.
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Skill Level:
These instructions are aimed at people who are beginners to sewing knits. You will need a basic sewing vocabulary and a good understanding of your sewing machine.

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Sizes:
• 'Standard' Sizes A-G (US 2-14, AUS & UK 6-16)
See the 'sizing guide' image for measurements.

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Sewing Machine Requirements:
• An overlocker (serger) threaded up for stretch knits is required for the main seams.
• A sewing machine with a ballpoint needle and a twin needle for the hems.

Material Requirements:
This pattern is designed for knitted fabrics with a minimum of 5% lycra or elastane. The fabric should have at least 20% stretch to allow the neckline to stretch over your head. Ribbing works especially well, and jersey, double jersey or interlock will also work.
Be sure to pre-shrink your fabrics, especially if you’re combining two fabrics.

You’ll Need...
• 2m (2.2 yards) of fabric with a width of 150cm (60”)
OR 2.5m (2.85 yards) of fabric with a width of 112cm (44”)

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YOUR DOWNLOAD
Immediately after checkout you will be able to download the zipped pattern. This file includes:
• Print at Home PDF: 24 US Letter (or A0) sized pages.
• A Copy Shop PDF: 2 x A0 pages to print at your local print shop (ie. Kinkos, Officeworks)
• An instruction file: 6 pages of sewing instructions with detailed illustrations.
Download size is 2mb.