An effortless, elegant style, the Fable Dress is equally at home pottering around the garden, or dressed up for an evening out.  The fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a  princess seam bodice, gently-gathered skirt, and gloriously deep inseam pockets.  

The Fable features a functional button front, but can also slip over the head without fasteners.  With three sleeve lengths and options for both a faced or fully-lined bodice, the Fable adapts with the seasons for year-round wear. 

Optional waist ties or back bodice elastic add versatility for fluctuating weight, and provide plenty of choice for creating different looks.   

Skill level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate

Fitting adjustment resources: Included

Add-ons: The  includes six new sleeve styles that can be used with the Fable Dress and the Plains Dress. 

Skills you will learn:  Princess seams, set-in sleeves, gathering, in-seam pockets, (optional) bias binding  

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Size Charts Fabric requirements

Choose between two size ranges:
0-22   (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)

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• Princess seam bodice
• Gently gathered, knee-length skirt 
• Functional button front is perfect for nursing
• Three sleeve lengths: short, 3/4, and long 
  
  
• Deep inseam pockets
• Faced or fully-lined bodice
• Bound facings for a beautiful finish
  
  
• Optional waist ties
• Optional back bodice elastic for shaping
• Optional patch pockets (blogpost)
• Optional simple non-button front (blogpost)

Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Adaptive

Included Adaptive Add-on: Post Mastectomy/Flat Front 
Pre-adjusted pattern pieces for post-mastectomy/flat-front.  Pattern pieces for a flat front closure on either one or both sides.  This includes a custom tutorial, and specific fitting resources.

These adaptive pattern pieces are available in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format. 

If you purchased the Fable Dress pattern before these resources were added, simply re-download the pattern from your account to access them.

Bonus Resources 

Printing Info FAQ

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file

1. (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
2. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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