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The Olalla Summer Dress is the must have pattern this summer! You'll love how easy it is to sew! Plus, this pattern includes 2 must have looks this summer: sport & party.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a digital product, not a finished garment, and cannot be returned/refunded.  This is a beginner level PDF sewing pattern for knit fabrics.

What you get:

A zipped file containing all the files for this pattern (a zipped file is simply a collection of files, think about it like this: 1 folder containing 5 files.)

To unzip your file:

• Windows 10 you'll < right click the file and select "extract all" < select the location your files should extract to (desktop is a great location) < then select "extract".
• MacOS Catalina: Click on the zipped file and it will open, revealing all the files.
• Google "How to open a zipped file on _____" fill the blank with your operating system (example: Chromebook, iPhone, android, etc.)

Instruction File

• Vivid, clear and high quality picture tutorial depicting each step.
• Easy to understand language and definitions.
• Video tutorials for sewing and pattern page assembly.
• Interactive Tabs

A0 paper size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at a store.
• Layers Feature
  

Trimless (no cut) Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Pages do not need to be trimmed to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Trim Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Page require trimming to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
  
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Optimized Projector File

• Layers Feature 
  
• 1" grid layer for calibration. 
  
• 4 cm grid layer for calibration.
  
• Big and bold readable text.
  
• Large margins for easy scrolling.

Access to Rain City's inclusive sewing support and community Facebook Group

• Human Rights are not up for debate in Rain City's sewing group. In this group: Black Lives Matter, science is real, no person is illegal, love is love, trans rights matter. While you may not agree with what Rain City stands for to be a member of this group you must be mindful to respect the beliefs of this group.
• Join us in our Facebook sewing group! Share your creations, ask questions, be the first to know about tester calls and more!

Skill Level:

Confident Beginner - Able to sew a stretch and straight stitch with a sewing machine. This pattern requires gathering of both style skirts with the ruffle style being the easiest for a beginner.

Variations & Sizes:

Variations:

Ruffle Skirt

Tulle Skirt with Circle Underskirt

Sizes:

3M, 6M, 12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 (see size chart for more details)

Sew Time: 

1 hour for the ruffle skirt option

2 hours for the tulle + circle underskirt option 

Tools & Materials:

Required Tools & Materials:

Adobe Reader for Desktop + Printer + Paper + Tape or Projector or access to a store that can print A0 

Tape Measure

Sewing Machine + Stretch Needles + Thread

Pins or Clips

Scissors or Rotary Wheel with Cutting Mat

Ambition

Recommended Fabric:

Dress and Bands

Knit 4-Way, 50% Stretch: interlock jersey, single jersey

Fiber Content: any + spandex

Ruffle

Lightweight Tulle Mesh, Knit, Voile

Circle Underskirt

Lightweight Knit 4-Way, 50% Stretch: interlock jersey, single jersey

Fiber Content: any + spandex

Tulle Skirt

Lightweight Drapey Tulle Mesh

Optional Tools & Materials:

Coverstitch Machine

Serger (overlock) Machine