Rila is a classic, universal dress, ready to dress you up and down for any occasion. It features a rounded neckline, a flattering put-together waist with an elastic casing, and a knee length skirt. Rila is easy to wear and easy to sew.
With the long and short sleeve option, you can sew the Rila dress all year round. For a breezy summer wear, you can make the dress sleeveless as well.

Rila looks lovely in light to medium-weight woven fabrics.
Use viscose, rayon, Tencel, crepe, georgette, or cotton lawn.
You can experiment and sew it even with your favorite knit fabrics.

How much fabric do you need:

150cm / 60’’ wide fabric
size 32-42 - 2m / 2 1/4 yards
size 44-54 - 2,7m / 3 yards
size 56 - 3,3m / 3 3/4 yards

135cm / 54’’ wide fabric
size 32-38 - 2m / 2 1/4 yards
size 44-56 - 3,3m / 3 3/4 yards

115cm / 44’’ wide fabric
size 32-40 - 3m / 3 3/8 yards
size 42-56 - 3.7m / 4 1/4yards

Sewing level - confident beginner

The pattern comes with step-by-step sewing instructions with detailed illustrations.

You will receive a digital PDF file to print on your home computer or in a copy shop on A4 or US letter paper.
An A0 pdf is also included, so you can print your pattern in a copy shop. We have included a projector file as well.
No physical item will be shipped to you.

Seam allowance is included.

The pattern and the instructions are available only in English.

In order to view the file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you don't have one you can download it for free here

Selling items, made from this pattern is allowed if you are a small handmade business.