The Victoria
A romantic mini with a deep V-neckline framed by a wide, statement collar (lovely in a contrasting fabric). Puff sleeves gather into a neat cuff, and the fitted bodice meets a softly gathered skirt at a slim waistband, finished with a tie belt that ribbons at the back.
Design yourself
What you'll need
The Victoria is best in something soft and fluid. The dramatic collar looks especially striking when sewn in a contrasting fabric.
Light & flowy
Viscose, crepe and silk drape beautifully through the gathered skirt and puff sleeves.
Soft blends
Cotton + viscose or a soft polyester crepe give a touch more body while keeping the skirt graceful.
A contrast collar
Add half a metre of a second fabric — crisp white satin or a contrast tone — for the statement collar.
Supplies
- Main fabric
- Interfacing — 0.5 m / 19.7"
- Matching threads
- Contrast collar fabric (optional) — 0.5 m / 19.7"
Fabric & measurements
Tap your size to see how much fabric to buy and what the finished dress will measure. Based on a fabric width of 1.5 m / 59.05".
| Fabric | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 2.25 m88.58" | 2.30 m90.55" | 2.35 m92.52" | 2.40 m94.49" | 2.45 m96.46" | 2.50 m98.42" | 2.55 m100.39" |
| Size | Width at chest | Sleeve length | Front length (shoulder to hem) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 43.217.01" | 32.512.79" | 9035.4" |
| XS | 45.217.80" | 32.512.79" | 9135.83" |
| S | 47.218.58" | 3312.99" | 9236.22" |
| M | 49.219.37" | 3312.99" | 9336.61" |
| L | 51.220.16" | 33.513.19" | 9437.01" |
| XL | 53.220.94" | 33.513.19" | 9537.4" |
| XXL | 55.221.73" | 3413.38" | 9738.19" |
Cutting layouts
How the pieces sit on a 1.5 m / 59.05"-wide fabric. The smallest (XXS) and largest (XXL) sizes are shown — tap any layout to enlarge.
Main fabric
Size XXS
Main fabric
Size XXL
Pattern pieces
Ten pieces, all cut from your main fabric (the collar pieces can be cut from contrast fabric if you'd like).
Sew the Victoria
Twenty-nine steps across eight stages — the bodice, the collar, the belt, the sleeves, and the gathered skirt. Tick each one off as you go.
Your dress is ready
Press one last time, tie the belt at the back, and let the skirt take its shape. A dress with a real personality — that wide collar does most of the talking.
