{"product_id":"bodycon-dress-free","title":"Bodycon Dress (Free)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBodycon Dress - Instant Download PDF Sewing Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a feel for my sewing patterns with this free bodycon dress sewing pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 pages illustrated instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size pattern pieces, available in A4, US Letter and A0 printing format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe layered PDF files allow you to print only the size(s) you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe A0 file is projector-compatible for sewing directly from screen or can be printed in a print shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechniques Used\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop\/Edge\/Understitching,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFabric Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is drafted for fabric with \u003cstrong\u003e20% stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these instructions to calculate your fabric stretch percentage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a ruler\/measuring tape and lay your fabric beside it. Hold fabric with your left fingers at 0\", right fingers at 5\".\u003cbr\u003eStretch until you feel resistance and look at how far you've stretched the fabric.\u003cbr\u003eCalculate \"stretched measurement\" minus 5; divide number by 5 and multiply by 100\u003cbr\u003ee.g. stretch from 5\" to 7\":\u003cbr\u003e7-5=2\u003cbr\u003e2\/5=0.4\u003cbr\u003e0.4 x 100 = 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETRIC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a ruler\/measuring tape and lay your fabric beside it. Hold the fabric with your left fingers at 0 cm, right fingers at 10 cm.\u003cbr\u003eStretch until you feel resistance and look at how far you've stretched the fabric.\u003cbr\u003eStretch up to 16 cm → 60% stretch, stretch up to 12 cm → 20% stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON STRETCH PERCENTAGES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\" to 5 1\/2\" = 10%\u003cbr\u003e5\" to 6\" = 20%\u003cbr\u003e5\" to 7\" = 40%\u003cbr\u003e5\" to 8\" = 60%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner. Making a toile (mockup) before cutting into your fashion fabric is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVersion Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern Creation Date: 13 February 2025\u003cbr\u003e(Refers to the date the digital pattern was first created. Patterns may have been created in non-digital format before the listed date.)\u003cbr\u003ePattern Version:  1 – Last Updated: 15 September 2025\u003cbr\u003eSeller Information: Phoebe White\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/biancoincantato.com\/ | phoebe [at] biancoincantato.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco Incantato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58859666964805,"sku":"BI-P046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/7593\/8373\/files\/BI-P046_bodycon_dress.jpg?v=1786609659","url":"https:\/\/biancoincantato.com\/products\/bodycon-dress-free","provider":"Bianco Incantato","version":"1.0","type":"link"}