Named Oodi Gathered Midi Dress

Buy the Oodi Gathered Midi Dress sewing pattern from Named. Oodi is a romantic midi dress that features a gathered bust and a curved belt that ties into a bow at the back. The dress has long sleeves with elastic cuffs, a V-neckline, and a button placket that extends all the way down to the hem. The skirt is gathered at the waist and has discreet side pockets.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Choose a medium weight woven fabric. Various types of cotton and linen, such as double gauze, seersucker, broderie, and stonewashed linen, are all good options. You can also choose a fabric with a softer drape, such as viscose or a viscose-linen or viscose-cotton blend.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 335 - 415 cm (3 5/8 - 4 1/2 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric (sizes 32-40 only): 410 - 420 cm (4 1/2 - 4 5/8 yd).

Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a 172 cm (5'8") tall person.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 155 cm (1 3/4 yd); ten 10-14 mm (3/8-1/2") buttons; 7 mm (1/4") elastic, 55 cm (5/8 yd).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (42 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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