









Ilma smock dress & top
Sizes: XS - XXL | Size chart
The Ilma sewing pattern includes two variations: an airy off-the-shoulder mini dress, and a cute A-line top. Both variations feature a wavy, tiered hemline and an elasticated neckline. The dress variation has wrist-length puff sleeves with gathered sleeve openings. The top comes with ruffle shoulder straps. You can also make a sleeveless dress with shoulder straps, or sew the top with puff sleeves and off-the-shoulder neckline. Both variations are maternity friendly.
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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: 30 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Two A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All 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
One large-scale pattern sheet and an instruction booklet inside a pattern envelope. Delivered by mail.

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: 30 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Two A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All 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
One large-scale pattern sheet and an instruction booklet inside a pattern envelope. Delivered by mail.
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Fabric recommendations
Choose a non-stretch, light to medium weight fabric. Depending on the desired result, you can opt for an airy low-drape fabric, such as a light linen, or an organic cotton, or a more drapey one, like tencel or rayon.
Materials
- Dress: 7 mm (1/4”) elastic, 2 x your shoulder circumference + 45 cm (18”)
- Top: 1 cm (3/8”) bra strap, 76 cm (30”)
- Top: 7 mm (1/4”) elastic, see the fabric requirement table
- Top: 3 cm (1 1/8”) knit bias binding, 75 cm (30”)
Fabric requirements
Size | Unit | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Smock dress
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 205 | 205 | 205 | 210 | 210 | 275 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 270 | - | - | - | - | - |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 3 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
Smock top
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 100 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 135 | 135 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 130 | - | - | - | - | - |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 1 1/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 1 3/8 | - | - | - | - | - |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Finished measurements
Size | Unit | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Bust | cm | 116 | 124 | 132 | 140 | 152 | 164 |
inch | 45 5/8 | 48 7/8 | 52 | 55 1/8 | 59 7/8 | 64 5/8 | |
Waist | cm | 124 | 132 | 140 | 148 | 160 | 172 |
inch | 48 7/8 | 52 | 55 1/8 | 58 1/4 | 63 | 67 3/4 | |
Hip dress | cm | 133 | 141 | 149 | 157 | 169 | 181 |
inch | 52 3/8 | 55 1/2 | 58 5/8 | 61 3/4 | 66 1/2 | 71 1/4 | |
Length dress (CB neck to hem) | cm | 93.5 | 94 | 94.5 | 95 | 95.5 | 96 |
inch | 36 3/4 | 37 | 37 1/4 | 37 3/8 | 37 5/8 | 37 3/4 | |
Length top (CB neck to hem) | cm | 53.5 | 54 | 54.5 | 55 | 55.5 | 56 |
inch | 21 1/8 | 21 1/4 | 21 1/2 | 21 5/8 | 21 7/8 | 22 | |
Sleeve length dress | cm | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51.5 |
inch | 19 7/8 | 19 7/8 | 20 1/8 | 20 1/8 | 20 1/8 | 20 1/4 |