




Pilvi coat dress
Sizes: EUR 32-50 | US 0-18 | UK 4-22 | Size chart
Pilvi is a fitted and flattering dress sewing pattern. It has long sleeves, a double breasted button closure, notch lapels, and a belt at the waist – just like a coat! This style has an effortless fit and it’s designed for knit fabrics. The handy patch pockets are sewn in the seams at front. You can also wear Pilvi as a light jacket.
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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: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2740 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: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One 841 x 2740 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
Choose a medium weight, firm knit fabric with approximately 40% stretch. Make sure your fabric is stable and has a good recovery. A ponte knit with a little elastane or lycra is ideal; Our sample dress was made in a rayon-blend ponte.
Materials
- Fusible knit interfacing, 130 cm (1 1/2 yd)
- Clear elastic, 25 cm (3/8 yd)
- Large buttons, 8 pcs
- Small button, 1 pc
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 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 |
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 265 | 265 | 265 | 270 | 270 | 295 | 315 | 325 | 335 | 335 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 | 335 | 350 | 410 | 420 | 430 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 5/8 | 4 3/4 |
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 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 |
Bust | cm | 77 | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93.5 | 97.5 | 101.5 | 105.5 | 111.5 | 117.5 |
inch | 30 3/8 | 31 7/8 | 33 1/2 | 35 | 36 3/4 | 38 3/8 | 40 | 41 1/2 | 43 7/8 | 46 1/4 | |
Waist | cm | 63.5 | 67.5 | 71.5 | 75.5 | 79.5 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 91.5 | 97.5 | 103.5 |
inch | 25 | 26 5/8 | 28 1/8 | 29 3/4 | 31 1/4 | 32 7/8 | 34 1/2 | 36 | 38 3/8 | 40 3/4 | |
Hip | cm | 91.5 | 95.5 | 99.5 | 103.5 | 107.5 | 111.5 | 115.5 | 119.5 | 125.5 | 131.5 |
inch | 36 | 37 5/8 | 39 1/8 | 40 3/4 | 42 3/8 | 43 7/8 | 45 1/2 | 47 | 49 3/8 | 51 3/4 | |
Length (CB neck to hem) | cm | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 | 105.5 |
inch | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 41 1/2 | |
Sleeve length | cm | 55 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 56 | 56 | 56.5 | 56.5 | 57 | 57.5 |
inch | 21 5/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 21 7/8 | 22 | 22 | 22 1/4 | 22 1/4 | 22 1/2 | 22 5/8 |