




Lempi button down dress
Sizes: EUR 32-46 | US 0-14 | UK 4-18 | Size chart
Lempi is a midi-length button down shirt dress sewing pattern with half-sleeves. Lempi has a wide button stand with chunky buttons, and buttoned epaulets on the shoulders. The A-line shape is gathered with a wide, buckled belt at the waist. This practical dress comes with four pockets: large flapped patch pockets, and in-seam side pockets.
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: 36 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2029 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: 36 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2029 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
Select a medium weight, non-stretch fabric, such as any shirting fabric. Your fabric can have a little drape or be very firm like the plain linen that we used for our sample dress.
Materials
- Pocket bag fabric, 25 cm (3/8 yd)
- Fusible interfacing, 130 cm (1 1/2 yd)
- Large buttons, 9 pcs
- Small buttons, 2 pcs
- 5 cm (2”) belt buckle
- Eyelets, 6 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 |
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 215 | 220 | 220 | 225 | 240 | 240 | 255 | 255 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 325 | 325 | 330 | 335 | 335 | 335 | - | - |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | - | - |
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 | cm | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 |
inch | 33 1/8 | 34 5/8 | 36 1/4 | 37 3/4 | 39 3/8 | 41 | 42 1/2 | 44 1/8 | |
Waist | cm | 93.5 | 97.5 | 101.5 | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
inch | 36 3/4 | 38 3/8 | 40 | 41 3/4 | 43 1/4 | 44 7/8 | 46 1/2 | 48 | |
Hip | cm | 103.5 | 107.5 | 111.5 | 115.5 | 119.5 | 123.5 | 127.5 | 131.5 |
inch | 40 3/4 | 42 3/8 | 43 7/8 | 45 1/2 | 47 | 48 5/8 | 50 1/4 | 51 3/4 | |
Length (CB neck to hem) | cm | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 | 115.5 |
inch | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 45 1/2 | |
Sleeve length | cm | 46 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 47 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 48.5 |
inch | 18 1/8 | 18 1/4 | 18 1/4 | 18 1/2 | 18 1/2 | 18 3/4 | 18 7/8 | 19 1/8 |