{"product_id":"215-empire-dress","title":"PDF SEWING PATTERN | 215 Empire Dress | Folkwear","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePDF SEWING PATTERN | 215 Empire Dress | Folkwear\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Women S–3XL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eGender:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Women\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e English Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Regency | Late 1700s–Early 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e215 Empire Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Folkwear recreates the elegant high-waisted silhouette that became fashionable following the French Revolution and reached the height of its popularity during the First Empire period from 1799–1815.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic design features a narrow bodice gathered into a slim A-line skirt front and side panels with fullness concentrated at the back. Choose from a just-below-knee street length, full length or dramatic full length with train for historical costuming, weddings and formal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAuthentic Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e uses drawstrings to fit the bodice firmly around the bust and ties at the centre back. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSimple-Sew Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e features a closed back and elastic in place of the traditional drawstrings for easier contemporary wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo short puffed sleeve options are included. Choose a very short sleeve or a slightly longer authentic version, with optional button and cord detailing for an additional historical touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePattern Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire-waist historical dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple-Sew \u0026amp; Authentic versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree length options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull length with train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow gathered bodice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim A-line skirt front \u0026amp; side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull gathered skirt back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo short puffed sleeve options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional drawstring fitting option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary elastic fitting option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional button \u0026amp; cord sleeve detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage \u0026amp; full-bust cutting lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/cotton-gauze-double-gauze-muslin\" title=\"Cotton gauze fabric\"\u003eCotton Gauze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/crepe-challis-chiffon-fabric\" title=\"Challis fabric\"\u003eChallis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/silk-fabric-collection\" title=\"Silk fabric\"\u003eSilk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eNotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/gutermann-sew-all-thread\" title=\"Gutermann sew-all thread\"\u003eThread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/bias-tape-piping\" title=\"Bias\"\u003e1–2 yds \/ 0.95–1.83 m of 1\/2\" \/ 13 mm Bias or Other Tape\u003c\/a\u003e – for drawstring or elastic casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSimple-Sew Version Only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/elastics\" title=\"Elastics\"\u003e4 yds \/ 3.75 m Elastic – for bodice \u0026amp; sleeves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eAuthentic Version Only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/laces-ribbons-trims\" title=\"Ribbons\"\u003e5–6 yds \/ 4.58–5.50 m of 1\/4\" \/ 6 mm Ribbon – for drawstrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Package \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=seam+binding\" title=\"Seam binding\"\u003eSeam Binding\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=hem%20tape*\" title=\"Hem tape\"\u003eHem Tape\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eOptional Longer Sleeve Button \u0026amp; Cord Detailing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/buttons\" title=\"Buttons\"\u003e6 × 3\/8\" \/ 9 mm Buttons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 yds \/ 1.83 m of 1\/8\" \/ 3 mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/cord-locks-zipper-pulls\" title=\"Cord\"\u003eWide Cord\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=tape*\" title=\"Tape\"\u003eTape\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=braid*\" title=\"Braid\"\u003eBraid \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/laces-ribbons-trims\" title=\"Ribbons\"\u003eRibbon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSmall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 32 1\/2–34\" \/ 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1\/2\" \/ 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1\/2–36\" \/ 89–94 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 36–38\" \/ 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30\" \/ 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40\" \/ 97–102 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eLarge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 40–42\" \/ 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34\" \/ 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44\" \/ 107–112 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eXL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 44–46\" \/ 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39\" \/ 92–97 cm | Hip 46–48\" \/ 117–122 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e2XL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 48–50\" \/ 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44\" \/ 102–107 cm | Hip 50–52\" \/ 127–132 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e3XL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 52–54\" \/ 132–135 cm | Waist 46 1\/2–49\" \/ 118–124.5 cm | Hip 54–56\" \/ 135–142 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizing Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Folkwear recommends using your bust measurement as the primary measurement for selecting your size. The bodice front also includes separate cutting lines for an average or full bust; use the full-bust cutting line for cup size C or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFabric Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eStreet Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e45\" \/ 115 cm with nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–L: 3 5\/8 yds \/ 3.3 m | XL–3XL: 4 1\/8 yds \/ 3.8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e45\" \/ 115 cm without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–L: 3 1\/2 yds \/ 3.2 m | XL–3XL: 3 7\/8 yds \/ 3.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e60\" \/ 150 cm with nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e All Sizes: 3 3\/8 yds \/ 3.1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e60\" \/ 150 cm without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–L: 2 3\/4 yds \/ 2.5 m | XL–3XL: 2 7\/8 yds \/ 2.6 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFull Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e45\" \/ 115 cm with nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–L: 4 5\/8 yds \/ 4.2 m | XL–2XL: 5 1\/8 yds \/ 4.7 m | 3XL: 5 1\/4 yds \/ 4.8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e45\" \/ 115 cm without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–L: 4 1\/4 yds \/ 3.9 m | XL–3XL: 4 7\/8 yds \/ 4.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e60\" \/ 150 cm with nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e S–2XL: 4 1\/2 yds \/ 4.1 m | 3XL: 4 5\/8 yds \/ 4.2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e60\" \/ 150 cm without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e All Sizes: 3 1\/2 yds \/ 3.2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDress with Train:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 3\/4 yd \/ 0.69 m to the Full Length yardage for your size and fabric width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFinished Back Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eStreet Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 41\" \/ 1.04 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eFull Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\" \/ 1.32 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePDF Pattern Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete cutting \u0026amp; sewing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple-Sew \u0026amp; Authentic versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet, Full Length \u0026amp; Train options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sleeve options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered PDF files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA0 : \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" Copyshop file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 print-at-home file : \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettre US print-at-home file – 45 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered Projector file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF Pattern Only","offer_id":54846935761109,"sku":"000230-001311","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern + 3 Pages Printed in A0 Format (All Versions \u0026 Lengths With or Without Train – Pages 1–3) - Black \u0026 White","offer_id":54846935793877,"sku":"000230-001311-Printed-215-empire-dress-36in-copyshop","price":40.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/Folkwear-2026-09-17T141533.824-min.jpg?v=1789668999","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/215-empire-dress","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}