The beautiful Notte dress is a dreamy, feminine make designed with festive days and starry evenings in mind. A softly shaped sweetheart neckline frames the décolletage, while the defined waist and gently pleated bodice create a flattering silhouette that feels both elegant and effortless to wear. Two back variations, a chic buttoned finish or a striking open-back design, along with two skirt lengths let you tailor.

Shortened sleeves and a fluid, pocketed skirt bring comfort and ease to this modern take on the classic ball gown. Contemporary, graceful and made to move!

Suggested Fabrics: A light to medium fabric, between 100 and 200 g/m², which presses well to facilitate sewing pleats and necklines: poplin, dupioni, fine jacquard, chambray, light denim, in cotton, viscose, linen or tencel. Avoid fabrics that are too fluid or stretchy, as they may distort the pleats and neckline.

Fabric Requirements: For a width of 140 cm.

LONG DRESS:

• 34-40: 210 cm
• 42-46: 240 cm
• 48-52: 290 cm

SHORT DRESS:

• 34-40: 180 cm
• 42-46: 200 cm
• 48-52: 250 cm

You will also need:

• 5 buttons of 10 to 12 mm for the buttoned back version
• 50 cm of iron-on adhesive tape
• An invisible 40 cm zip
• From 28 to 49 cm of 10 mm wide elastic

Sizing: UK size 6 to 24 (34 to 52) for a height of 165cm.

Please see the FIND YOUR SIZE tab for more information.

Ability: Intermediate. The technical points of the pattern are: sewing darts and pleats, sewing rounded necklines with a neat finish, making a sheath construction for impeccable shoulder finishes, making a button placket, attaching elastic at the back and sewing an invisible side zip.