








Gemma maxi dress & sweatshirt
Sizes: EUR 32-46 | US 0-14 | UK 4-18 | Size chart
The Gemma sewing pattern includes two variations: a sporty sweatshirt, and a classy knit maxi dress. Both variations feature a funnel neck and an interesting geometric cut at the front. The sweater has a relaxed fit, with elasticated cuffs and a drawstring hemline. The dress is semi-fitted, with long fitted sleeves, and a deep vent at the back to add room for movement.
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Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 40 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2542 mm sheet
- PDF instructions
Pattern type: Pre-2020
The PDF patterns are layered
Delivered by email
POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
Includes the entire PDF pattern, plus a printed copy-shop pattern. Delivered by email and mail.
PRINTED PATTERN
Not available for this pattern.

Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 40 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2542 mm sheet
- PDF instructions
Pattern type: Pre-2020
The PDF patterns are layered
Delivered by email
POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
Includes the entire PDF pattern, plus a printed copy-shop pattern. Delivered by email and mail.
PRINTED PATTERN
Not available for this pattern.
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Fabric recommendations
For the sweater variation, select a medium weight knit fabric, such as sweatshirt fabric, French terry, velour or scuba knit. The fabric should have 30 - 50% stretch. The sample is made of light weight neoprene. Choose a medium weight, firm knit fabric with approximately 50% stretch for the dress. The sample is made of stretch velvet.
Materials
- Sweatshirt: Contrast fabric, 40 cm (3/8 yd)
- Sweatshirt: 2.5 cm (1”) elastic, 55 cm (5/8 yd)
- Sweatshirt: Cord for drawstring, your high hip circumference + 70 cm (3/4”)
- Sweatshirt: Eyelets, 2 pcs
Fabric requirements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 |
Sweatshirt
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 150 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 150 | 155 | 215 | 215 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
Dress
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 195 | 205 | 210 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 230 | 290 | 315 | 325 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Finished measurements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 |
Bust sweatshirt | cm | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 |
inch | 35 3/8 | 37 | 38 5/8 | 40 1/8 | 41 3/4 | 43 1/4 | 44 7/8 | 46 1/2 | |
Bust dress | cm | 75 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 91 | 95 | 99 | 103 |
inch | 29 1/2 | 31 1/8 | 32 5/8 | 34 1/4 | 35 7/8 | 37 3/8 | 39 | 40 1/2 | |
Waist sweatshirt | cm | 95 | 99 | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 | 119 | 123 |
inch | 37 3/8 | 39 | 40 1/2 | 42 1/8 | 43 3/4 | 45 1/4 | 46 7/8 | 48 3/8 | |
Waist dress | cm | 62.5 | 66.5 | 70.5 | 74.5 | 78.5 | 82.5 | 86.5 | 90.5 |
inch | 24 5/8 | 26 1/8 | 27 3/4 | 29 3/8 | 30 7/8 | 32 1/2 | 34 | 35 5/8 | |
Hip dress | cm | 85 | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 | 105 | 109 | 113 |
inch | 33 1/2 | 35 | 36 5/8 | 38 1/4 | 39 3/4 | 41 3/8 | 42 7/8 | 44 1/2 | |
Length sweatshirt (CB neck to hem) | cm | 55 | 55 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 56 | 56 | 56.5 | 56.5 |
inch | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 22 | 22 | 22 1/4 | 22 1/4 | |
Length dress (CB neck to hem) | cm | 140.5 | 140.5 | 141 | 141 | 141.5 | 141.5 | 142 | 142 |
inch | 55 3/8 | 55 3/8 | 55 1/2 | 55 1/2 | 55 3/4 | 55 3/4 | 55 7/8 | 55 7/8 | |
Sleeve length sweatshirt | cm | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
inch | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 1/2 | 21 1/2 | |
Sleeve length dress | cm | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52 |
inch | 20 7/8 | 20 7/8 | 20 7/8 | 20 7/8 | 20 5/8 | 20 5/8 | 20 5/8 | 20 1/2 |