Kiara Knit Dress – PDF Sewing Pattern
Kiara Knit Dress – PDF Sewing Pattern
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Soft, sculptural and effortless, Kiara elevates every day!
Kiara is an elegant knit dress that blends soft draping with a modern asymmetric silhouette. It features a relaxed bodice that falls gracefully off the right shoulder, creating an effortless neckline. The dolman sleeves taper into a fitted shape below the elbow, balancing the top's fluidity with a more structured lower arm.
The fitted skirt contrasts with the draped bodice, creating a sleek line. Designed for knit fabrics, Kiara combines comfort, warmth and sophistication, perfect for both elevated everyday wear and evening occasions.
All pattern pieces include lengthen/shorten lines for easy adjustments.
Kiara is available in sizes 34–60, drafted for a height of 5'5 "(1m65).
For this pattern, I recommend medium-weight knit fabrics with drape, horizontal stretch and recovery, such as viscose, bamboo or Tencel™, wool jersey, silk jersey, interlock, milano or sweater knits.
I am 5'3 (1m60) and I wear the blue sweater knit and the black lurex jersey in size 34 with no modifications. Lilli is wearing the grey sweater knit sample in size 52 for the bodice and 54 for the hips. Pauline wears the grey sweater knit sample in size 46 of the 34-46, with added ease at the waist and length to the sleeve.
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Sizing
I draft and grade my sewing patterns for a height of 5’5” (1.65m) from size 34 to 60 (see below). When applicable, the size range is divided between 34-46, developed for B/C cup size, and 46-60, developed for a DD cup size.
If your body measurements are at least one size outside of the size range, I grade up or down at no cost.
See the sizing page for more information.
PDF Pattern information
This is a PDF sewing pattern, you will receive access to a download link immediately after completing your purchase.
Files are delivered in a zip file meant to be decompressed. The zip file contains:
- Instructions in English and in French with: a cutter's must, a printing layout, an order of operations, and step-by-step illustrated instructions.
- Layered PDF patterns pieces for both size ranges in 3 formats: print at home for US letter or A4, A0, and Projector;
You need to open the pattern files with Adobe Reader and ensure that printing options are set to "Actual Size" or "Custom size 100%".
More information
Just Patterns products are meant for fashion lovers and dressmakers who already know the basics of sewing. If you need help sewing your garment, I curate a list of helpful information on the resource page!
Kiara on the blog
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