Allonger la chemise du livre Escapade au Soleil

TUTORIELSJan 1, 2026

Lengthen the cover of the book Escapade au Soleil

The shirt from the book "Escapade au soleil" was a huge hit, especially the longer version that became a shirt dress. To help you make it yourself, here's a step-by-step guide to our modifications.

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WHAT CHANGES?

On this version of the shirt Using the book "Escapade au Soleil ," we will simply lengthen the front and back pattern pieces to create a dress pattern. We will also add side slits and make a belt and belt loops.

THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

We lengthened our dress by 35cm. If you choose the same length:

Fabric (width 140cm):

From sizes 34 to 58: Add 70 cm to the recommended yardage, adjusting accordingly if your modifications are different (You need to allow double the fabric compared to the length you want to add because the front and back pieces do not fit side by side within the width).

Iron-on interfacing: the required length remains the same

Buttons:

16 buttons measuring 9 to 12 mm for an extended 35cm version; adjust accordingly if your modifications are different.

THE TUTORIAL

To make these alterations, you will need the front and back pattern pieces.

1 – Start by cutting your patterns at the “ lengthen / shorten ” line.

2 – Determine how many centimeters you want to lengthen your garment. Our patterns are designed for a height of 1.65m. Lengthen your shirt pattern by following the instructions in the book Escapade au Soleil, pages 28-29 , to the desired length (we chose to lengthen our shirt by 35cm).

4- Cut and sew the dress following the tutorial in the book Escapade au Soleil up to step 4. Assemble the shoulders normally.

5 – Mark the points 30cm from the bottom of the dress on each side seam.

6 – Assemble the side seams, stopping your stitching at the mark at the bottom of the dress.

7 – Press the side seam allowances open. On the unsewn sections, fold over 1cm in line with the seam allowance opening to create the slit.

8 – On the unassembled parts, make topstitching 5mm from the edges to hold the seam allowances in place, and thus finish the slit nicely.

9 – Finish the assembly by following the tutorial in the book

CREATING THE PASSERSBY AND THE BELT

If you already own Janie , Giverny , or Gigi , you can use their belt and belt loop patterns and instructions. Otherwise, follow these steps:

Passersby

Cut 2 rectangles of fabric measuring 6x4cm , fold them in half lengthwise, right sides together, and sew at 1cm.

Reduce the seam allowance to 5mm, turn inside out and press the loops .

Make a 7mm fold at the top and bottom of each loop and sew them at the waist by stitching 2mm from the folds.

We have positioned the belt loops 16cm below the sleeve but you can adapt the measurements to your body shape by trying on the dress first.

The belt

Cut two 10x76cm rectangles , then sew the two rectangles together right sides facing along the short side. Press the seams open.

Fold the belt in half lengthwise, right sides together, and sew all around 1cm from the edge, leaving a 6cm opening.

Turn the belt right side out and press it with an iron for a nice finish. Close the opening with a few invisible hand stitches.

You will need...

Escapade au Soleil - Pattern Book

28,00 €