Alaia Dress And Blouse Pattern By Coralie Bijasson (Avail May)

The Alaïa sewing pattern by Coralie Bijasson offers a versatile design, allowing you to create a charming shirred dress or blouse. This pattern provides options for short sleeves or a sleeveless version, making it adaptable for various occasions. Its feminine and timeless style is perfect for sunny days.

Available in sizes FR 34–48 (US 2–16, UK 6–20), the pattern includes a detailed tutorial for creating a long version of the dress, expanding your creative possibilities. Additionally, a specialized shirring tutorial is available on Coralie Bijasson's YouTube channel to guide you through the process.

This pattern is designed for light to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton voile, batiste, viscose, or lightweight linen. These materials allow you to adapt the piece to your personal style and the season.

For a long dress version in size 48 (16/20), using fabric 140 cm (55") wide:

– 73 cm (29") below the waistline: 300 cm (120") of fabric required.

– From size 40 upwards, up to 83 cm (33") below the waistline: 320 cm (128") of fabric required.

– Elastic thread for shirring

– Fusible interfacing (mesh-based)

– Matching polyester thread

Intermediate