Panama Tee Dress by Alina Design Co.
A knit tee, knee-length dress, or maxi dress with subtle side shaping and three sleeve lengths.
Pattern: Panama Tee Dress
Designer: Alina Design Co.
Categories: Tees, Maxi Dresses, Knit Dresses, Knee Length Dresses
Difficulty: Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Interlock, French Terry, Jersey, Ponte de Roma, Sweater Knit
required fabric: 13/8 to 43/8 yards
Sizes: 0 - 18
Description
The Panama Tee Dress by Alina Design Co. is the perfect comfy staple for your wardrobe. This pattern includes three length options: shirt, knee-length dress, and maxi dress. Subtle shaping at the side seams allows for a feminine fit and three sleeve lengths provide versatility. This pattern includes a knit-bound neckline and an optional pocket.
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Pattern Details
Intended Paper Size: Letter (8.5in x 11in) or A4 (21cm x 29.7cm)
Number of Files Included: 4
Total Number of Pages: 72
Copy Shop Version Included: Yes
Pattern uses layers to select size: Yes
Pattern Size Chart (inches)
Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bust | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 1/2 | 39 | 40 1/2 | 42 1/2 | 44 1/2 |
Waist | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 1/2 | 31 | 32 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 36 1/2 |
Hips | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 1/2 | 41 | 42 1/2 | 44 1/2 | 46 1/2 |
Finished Garment Measurements (inches)
Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bust | 30 1/2 | 31 1/2 | 32 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 34 1/2 | 36 | 37 1/2 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
Waist | 29 1/2 | 30 1/2 | 31 1/2 | 32 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 35 | 36 1/2 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
Hips | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 36 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 40 | 41 1/2 | 43 | 45 | 47 |
Length (View A) | 23 7/8 | 24 | 24 1/4 | 24 5/8 | 25 | 25 3/8 | 25 3/4 | 26 1/8 | 26 1/2 | 26 7/8 |
Length (View B) | 36 3/8 | 36 1/2 | 36 3/4 | 37 1/8 | 37 1/2 | 37 7/8 | 38 1/4 | 38 5/8 | 39 | 39 3/8 |
Length (View C) | 55 7/8 | 56 | 56 1/4 | 56 5/8 | 57 | 57 3/8 | 57 3/4 | 58 1/8 | 58 1/2 | 58 7/8 |
Short Sleeve Length | 6 | 6 1/8 | 6 1/4 | 6 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 7 | 7 1/4 | 7 1/2 | 7 3/4 |
Half Sleeve Length | 11 | 11 1/8 | 11 1/4 | 11 3/8 | 11 1/2 | 11 3/4 | 12 | 12 1/4 | 12 1/2 | 12 3/4 |
Long Sleeve Length | 24 1/2 | 24 5/8 | 24 3/4 | 24 7/8 | 25 | 25 1/4 | 25 1/2 | 25 3/4 | 26 | 26 1/4 |
Fabric Required (yards)
Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
View A Body (45"+ Wide) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
View B Body (45" Wide) | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
View B Body (54" Wide) | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
View C Body (45" Wide) | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
View C Body (54" Wide) | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Short Sleeves Add | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
Half Sleeves Add | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
Long Sleeves Add | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
Recommended Fabrics
- Interlock
- French Terry
- Jersey
- Ponte de Roma
- Sweater Knit
Required Sewing Techniques
Required Tools
- Sewing Machine
- Stitch Ripper
- Pins
- Measuring Tape
- Fabric Scissors
Optional Tools
- Serger
- Rotary Cutter and Mat
- Tailor's Chalk
Required Supplies
- Ballpoint Needle
- Thread
Reviews
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
Accuracy of Sizing
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
Accuracy of Sizing
Overall Satisfaction
I can't say enough how much I love this pattern! I have made over half a dozen of them so far and I don't see any stopping!
Ease of Pattern Assembly
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Ease of Pattern Assembly
Accuracy of Sizing
Overall Satisfaction
Ease of Pattern Assembly
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Overall Satisfaction
The Panama Tee Dress pattern is an absolute must have staple for your wardrobe. It has a classic, flattering shape, and many options to fill your closet with staple tees and summer to winter (and anywhere in between) dresses to take you from day to night, depending on fabric choices. The pattern instructions are clear and concise, the pieces all come together perfectly. There is a large variety of sizes included in the pattern, ensuring a perfect fit for each unique body. This is a super quick sew with a fabulous result!
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This is a great pattern with options for a t-shirt and two lengths of dresses. The instructions are very thorough. I highly recommend it!