Gatherer: a sewing pattern for drape & drama

Gatherer is a sleeveless dress and top pattern designed for drape and drama in lightweight fabrics. This simple yet full silhouette is easy to wear on its own, layered over a bodysuit, or styled under a cozy pullover. Choose from a slightly cropped top, a midi dress with a high-low dip hem, or a floor-length maxi dress, and finish it with closed or tie straps. The pattern includes 12 sizes, fully illustrated instructions, guidance for common adjustments, and details for figuring yardage for a color-blocked version. Gatherer is suitable for beginning-intermediate sewists.

Click here to download a free PDF with sizing and fabric requirements.

TEST SEWING ROUND-UP

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SIZE 2 — Sareena

• Upper bust circumference: 34”/85cm
• Maxi dress with closed straps
• Modifications: dress length is full width of saree fabric
• Fabric: thrifted repurposed saree
• Follow Sareena on Instagram @DressLikeAnOnion

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SIZE 3 // Gina

• Upper bust circumference: 34”/85cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: shortened by about 6”/15cm
• Fabric: crinkle gauze
• Follow Gina on Instagram @inorgaknit

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SIZE 3 — Julie

• Upper bust circumference: 33”/82.5cm
• Top with closed straps
• Modifications: shortened straps, reduced width on each panel by 4”/10cm, was able to use just over 1 yard of 56” fabric
• Fabric: rayon challis
• Follow Julie on Instagram @juliebowersett

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SIZE 3 — Cayden

• Upper bust circumference: 32”/80cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: reduced fabric width on the body, added pockets
• Fabric: 100% linen
• Follow Cayden on Instagram @Cayden.naughton

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SIZE 3 — Lisa

• Upper bust circumference: n/a
• Top with tie straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: viscose

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SIZE 4 — Melissa

• Upper bust circumference: 35.5”/89cm
• Top with closed straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: crinkle rayon
• Follow Melissa on Instagram @melissah33

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SIZE 4 — Maia (pattern model)

• Upper bust circumference: 34.5”/86.25cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps & top with closed straps
• Modifications: shortened for height (Maia is 5’2”)
• Fabric: cotton double gauze for the dress & viscose for the top
• Follow Maia on Instagram @maiatea

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SIZE 5 — Jes

• Upper bust circumference: 39”/97.5cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: serged seam allowances instead of French seams
• Fabric: cotton double gauze
• Follow Jes on Instagram @Petuniaandcharlie

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SIZE 5 — Erin

• Upper bust circumference: 40”/100cm
• Top with closed straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: rayon blend
• Follow Erin on Instagram @sweetcinnamoncurl

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SIZE 5 — Lolie

• Upper bust circumference: 38.5”/96cm
• Top with closed straps
• Modifications: lengthened by 1.5” and reduced body width by 4” on each side
• Fabric: rayon crepe
• Follow Lolie on Instagram @Lolieya

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SIZE 5 — Carleen

• Upper bust circumference: 40”/100cm
• Top with tie straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: silky polyester
• Follow Carleen on Instagram @Leenstaystitching

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SIZE 6 — Gabriella

• Upper bust circumference: 45”/112.5cm
• Top & maxi dress with closed straps
• Modifications: shortened the straps
• Fabric: rayon challis and rayon polyester
• Follow Gabriella on Instagram @knittygritty

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SIZE 6 — Madelyn

• Upper bust circumference: 42”/105cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: shortened the length and reduced 4” from the body panels
• Fabric: bubble gauze
• Follow Madelyn on Instagram @mscraftyone

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SIZE 6 — Stephanie

• Upper bust circumference: 41”/102.5
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: cotton double gauze
• Follow Stephanie on Instagram @lemonseltzer

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SIZE 6 — Bekah

• Upper bust circumference: 40.75”/102cm
• Short dress with closed straps
• Modifications: cut straps on the bias
• Fabric: bambo sheeting
• Follow Bekah on Instagram @wearingwool

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SIZE 7 — Kaitlyn

• Upper bust circumference: 43”/107.5cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: cotton lawn
• Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram @Kaitlynwoodruff94

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SIZE 7 — Pamela

• Upper bust circumference: 46”/115cm
• Top with closed straps & maxi dress with tie straps
• Modifications: shortened the dress
• Fabric: cotton for the top and gauze for the dress
• Follow Pamela on Instagram @Yourcbdgal

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SIZE 7 — Mk

• Upper bust circumference: 44”/110cm
• Max dress with closed straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: polyester crepe
• Follow Mk on Instagram @woolen_bones

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SIZE 8 — Meagan

• Upper bust circumference: 50”/125cm
• Short dress and top with closed straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: polyester bedsheets
• Follow Meagan on Instagram @meaganspinningyarns

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SIZE 9 — Jacqui (designer)

• Upper bust circumference: 50”/125cm
• Maxi dress with tie straps & Short dress with closed straps
• Modifications: none
• Fabric: 100% linen for the maxi dress, cotton single gauze for the short dress

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