Description
Mistral is a sophisticated dress that effortlessly bridges casual and formal occasions. This elegant design features a V-neckline and short dolman sleeves for a seamless, comfortable fit. The bodice is cut on the bias and flows gracefully into the skirt, creating a beautiful ruched effect at the waist that enhances the natural drape of the fabric. The neckline is neatly finished with facings, while invisible hems provide a polished final touch. Deceptively simple with only 4 pattern pieces to assemble, this versatile pattern is available in both midi and maxi lengths and works beautifully with both woven fabrics (finished with an invisible zipper) and knits (no zipper required).
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View A is a maxi-length woven dress. It is finished in the back with an invisible zipper.
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View B is a midi-length woven dress. It is finished in the back with an invisible zipper.
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View C is a maxi-length knit dress.
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View D is a midi-length knit dress.
When purchasing a PDF pattern, all size ranges available are included with your download.
Deer & Doe drafts patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/deer-doe-size-charts
Sizes available for this pattern:34-48 + 46-62
Fabric requirements
Yardage - Metric
| Fabric Requirements (34–48) |
Width |
34-36 |
38–40 |
42–44 |
46–48 |
| View A |
58" |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
| 45" |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.6 m |
| View B |
58" |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
| 45" |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
| View C |
58" |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
3.4 m |
| View D |
58" |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
| Fabric Requirements (46-62) |
Width |
46–50 |
52–54 |
56–58 |
60–62 |
| View A |
58" |
3.4 m |
3.6 m |
3.6 m |
3.9 m |
| 45" |
3.6 m |
6.8 m |
7.1 m |
7.1 m |
| View B |
58" |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
3 m |
| 45" |
3 m |
5.75 m |
5.75 m |
5.75 m |
| View C |
58" |
3.4 m |
3.6 m |
3.6 m |
3.6 m |
| View D |
58" |
3.2 m |
3.2 m |
3.2 m |
3.2 m |
Yardage - Imperial
| Fabric Requirements (34–48) |
Width |
34-36 |
38–40 |
42–44 |
46–48 |
| View A |
58" |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
| 45" |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
4 yd |
| View B |
58" |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
| 45" |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
| View C |
58" |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
3.75 yd |
| View D |
58" |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
| Fabric Requirements (46-62) |
Width |
46–50 |
52–54 |
56–58 |
60–62 |
| View A |
58" |
3.75 yd |
4 yd |
4 yd |
4.25 yd |
| 45" |
4 yd |
7.5 yd |
7.75 yd |
7.75 yd |
| View B |
58" |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
3.25 yd |
| 45" |
3.25 yd |
6.25 yd |
6.25 yd |
6.25 yd |
| View C |
58" |
3.75 yd |
4 yd |
4 yd |
4 yd |
| View D |
58" |
3.5 yd |
3.5 yd |
3.5 yd |
3.5 yd |
Suggested fabric type
For the woven version of this dress, choose mid to heavyweight fabrics with good drape such as Tencel twill and more substantial silks and viscoses. Lighter weight drapey fabrics may be used but may create rippling along the zipper.","For the knit version, use knits with good drape, weight, and body with moderate stretch such as stretch velvet and lightweight Ponte. Heavier weight stretch jersey can also be used.
Supplies required
Invisible zipper (Views A+B), 22”","Woven fusible interfacing (Views A+B), 0.5 yd (0.5 m)","Knit fusible interfacing (Views C+D), 0.5 yd (0.5 m)","Matching thread","(optional for Views A+B) Lace tape for hemming, 3 yd (3 m)
Video tutorials
View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.
What's included
- Detailed instructions in English and French
- Layered A0 PDF file:
- Sizes 34-48:
- View A+B: 2 pages
- View C+D: 2 pages
- Sizes 46 - 60:
- View A+B: 3 pages
- View C+D: 3 pages
- Layered A4 PDF file:
- Sizes 34-48:
- View A+B: 41 pages
- View C+D: 41 pages
- Sizes 46-60:
- View A+B: 48 pages
- View C+D: 48 pages
- Projector file
Sewing level
Beginner
