Aylin Wrap Dress + Vest (PDF)

Description

The Aylin Dress is a sleek, architectural wrap dress and vest rooted in 90s minimalism. Shaped by princess seams and a Dior dart at the bust, it features a deep V neckline, square-cut armholes, and practical angled pockets integrated into the side panel. Endlessly versatile, wear it on its own or layered over your favourite tees and turtlenecks for a year-round wardrobe staple that transitions seamlessly from season to season.

• View A is a midi-length dress with pockets and an angled front panel hem ending at mid-calf.
• View B is a mini-length dress ending at mid-thigh.
• Both dresses are finished with a floating lining, secured with a narrow tie at the waist.
• View C is a chic vest ending at the high hip. Fully lined, it can be secured with a D-ring closure or fabric tie closure.

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Fabric requirements

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45" / 1.14 m wide

• MIDI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-8 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 10-14 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m), Sizes 16-20 = 5.25 yd (4.8 m)
• MIDI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 0-14 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m), Sizes 16-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
• MINI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.75 yd (3.45 m)
• MINI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1 yd (0.95 m)
• VEST FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-14 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
• VEST LINING ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1 yd (0.95 m)

Sizes 0-20 - 58" / 1.5 m wide

• MIDI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
• MIDI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m)
• MINI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m)
• MINI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 0-20 = 1 yd (0.95 m)
• MINI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 14-32 = 1 yd (0.95 m)
• VEST FABRIC ~ Sizes 0-14 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 16-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 45" / 1.14 m wide

• MIDI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-20 = 5.5 yd (5.05 m), Sizes 22-26 = 5.75 yd (5.25 m), Sizes 28-32 = 7 yd (6.4 m)
• MIDI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL)~ Sizes 14-20 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 22-32 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
• MINI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-20 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 22-26 = 4.75 yd (4.35 m), Sizes 28-32 = 5.25 yd (4.8 m)
• MINI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 14-20 = 1 yd (0.95 m), Sizes 22-32 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
• VEST FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 22-32 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
• VEST LINING ~ Sizes 14-26 = 1 yd (0.95 m), Sizes 28-32 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m)

Sizes 14-32 - 58" / 1.5 m wide

• MIDI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-20 = 4 yd (3.65 m), Sizes 22-32 = 5.5 yd (5.05 m)
• MIDI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 14-26 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m), Sizes 28-32 = 2.25 yd (2.05 m)
• MINI DRESS FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 22-32 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
• MINI DRESS LINING (OPTIONAL) ~ Sizes 14-32 = 1 yd (0.95 m)
• VEST FABRIC ~ Sizes 14-26 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 28-32 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
• VEST LINING ~ Sizes 14-32 = 1 yd (0.95 m)

Suggested fabric type

• Outer fabric: Light- to midweight wovens and shirtings with good structure and some drape such as broadcloth, chambray, oxford, suitings, shirtings, and linen.
• Lining: Lightweight silky fabrics such as rayon bemberg, charmeuse, and crepe de chine. If your fabric is light and soft enough, you may be able to use your outer fabric as the lining.

Supplies required

• Fusible interfacing
  • All Views: 1/2" (13mm) wide strips
  • View A + B: 0.7 yd (0.7 m)
• Cotton stay tape, 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
  • If you don’t have cotton stay tape, you can substitute it with the selvedge of a lightweight fabric
• Matching thread
• Elastic for inner loop, 1/4" (6 mm) wide x 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) long
  • If you don’t have elastic on hand, replace the inner loop with the cotton stay tape, a narrow ribbon or a strong thread chain
• Button, 1 x 3/8"-1/2" (10-13 mm) wide
• View C, Optional: D-rings, 2 x 1.5" (38 mm) wide
• Safety pin or tube turner, for turning ties right side out

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

What's included

• Detailed instructions in English and French
• Layered A0 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: All Views: 5 pages, View A+B: 4 pages, View C: 1 page
  • Sizes 14-32: All Views: 6 pages, View A+B: 5 pages, View C: 1 page
• Layered A4 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: View A+B: 68 pages, View C: 16 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: View A+B: 81 pages, View C: 21 pages
• Projector file

Sewing level

Intermediate