Sorrel is a fresh take on the classic shirt-waist dress, seamlessly pairing vintage elements with modern design.
With inclusive sizing, A to D cups and pockets!
Now available in Digital and Paper formats!
After last year's successful Kickstarter campaign, I'm so happy to finally be able to release The Sorrel Dress today, in both digital and paper pattern variations.
The Details
Shaped with double open-ended darts around the bodice and skirt waistline, Sorrel's relaxed silhouette and sleek skirt provide the illusion of a fitted garment with all the comfort of a shift-style dress.
A simple foldout collar frames the face, creating a gentle V neckline and grown-on sleeves lend a casual vintage vibe.
Layer with fitted long sleeves and boots for cool weather, or make up in a seasonal double gauze or flowing cotton lawn for a light-weight summer garment.
View 1 includes a separate button placket, great for playing with prints and different fabric layouts. View 2 has a grown-on button placket, helping keep the design simple and the construction straight-forward.
With A, B, C & D cups included, as well as clever inset pockets, Sorrel is a perfect project for confident beginner seamstresses.
Multiple Bust Cups & Inclusive Sizing
The Sorrel Dress spans across a large range of sizes from a 6A (bust size 74cm or 29") all the way to a 24D (bust 126.5cm or 48 3/4").
Included in the instructions are a full set of Finished Garment Measurements as well as a step-by-step guide to figuring out which bust cup size you are, so that you can make a garment that fits your unique shape.
Skill Level
The Sorrel Dress is a perfect project for confident beginner seamstresses.
Sorrel looks like a more complicated shirt-waist dress than it actually is! The collar is cut in one with the front bodice and open-ended darts eliminate the sometimes troublesome bubble tip that can so easily appear with traditional darts.
The frame-skimming silhouette is as easy to fit as it is to wear - with grown-on sleeves and side seam pockets.
Gathered Sorrel Dress Tutorial
Get even more out of your Sorrel Dress pattern with the easy Gathered Skirt Tutorial here!
With a looser silhouette, it's perfect for the warmer months when you may not want a fitted garment (or you're 18 weeks pregnant like I was in these photos). I can also attest that it's the perfect breastfeeding dress post-partum. Comfortable, stylish and so easy to wear.
Tester Makes
During the campaign last year, I posted several sets of Tester Makes which you can read through below.
They're a great way to see what the dress looks like on many different silhouettes, as well as getting an understanding of where the hot spots are in the pattern.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Emmy Couture
J Noyed Creations
Samantha
You can purchase both the digital and paper Sorrel pattern directly from my website, or find out where your nearest JLH Stockist is here. And while you're at it, why not add another paper pattern or two to your order?
Don't forget to tag me on Instagram and use the hashtag #SorrelDress
xx
J
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