Copen Contents
Description 3 Fabric Requirements 4 Additional Supplies 4 Size Charts 5 Pattern Printing Layout 9 Pattern Inventory 10
Pattern Guidelines Fabric 11 Size 11 Pattern 12 Cutting 12 Sewing 14
Instructions 1. Stabilise the neck edge 15 2. Sew the bust darts 17 3. Sew the waist darts 20 4. Finish seam allowances 22 5. Sew seams 23 6. Sew the facing 26 7. Insert the invisible zipper 29 8. Stitch the back seam 32 9. Sew the sleeve hem 35 10. Insert the sleeve 37 11. Attach the facing 42 12. Stitch centre back facing 44 13. Grade and clip seam allowances 46 14. Understitch the facing 47 15. Sew the garment hem 49 16. Stitch hook and eye (optional) 51 Made to Sew Copen 3
Copen
Make Copen, a simple yet stylish shift dress or top. With a classic neckline, bust darts and optional waist darts Copen is quick to make and easy to personalise.
Great for learning or practising essential dressmaking techniques this pattern covers how to sew darts and contour darts, insert an invisible zipper, introduce sleeves and attach a professional facing.
Copen has been designed to enable the development of pattern cutting and construction technique tutorials. Head to our YouTube page to see what we have to offer.
This pattern features 3/4 length sleeves. Should you require a different length or wish to learn pattern cutting with our YouTube tutorials we recommend you purchase the add-on sleeve pattern. Made to Sew Copen 4
Fabric Requirements
Copen can be made in a variety of fabrics; the fabric you choose may change the hang or look of the garment. Check out our YouTube tutorials to see what we have made for inspiration.
Suitable fabrics include: cotton, cotton blends, linen, crepe, wool blends, stable jersey (double knit).
Tip: Remember this pattern doesn’t have a lining. If your fabric is lightweight you may wish to add a lining or interline your garment. Watch our lining and interlining tutorials on YouTube for pattern drafting and construction tips.
Additional Supplies
- Invisible zipper: 9” (23cm) top or 16” (41cm) dress - Hook and eye (optional) - Fusible interfacing - Thread Made to Sew Copen 5
Measurements - Imperial
Size Chart
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bust 33” 34” 36” 38” 40” 42 1/2” 45”
Waist 25” 26” 28” 30 1/2” 33” 35 1/2” 38”
Hip 35” 36” 38” 40” 42 1/2” 45” 47”
Finished Garment Measurements
Size Ease 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bust 1 1/2” 34 1/2” 35 1/2” 37 1/2” 39 1/2” 41 1/2” 44” 46 1/2”
Waist (with darts) 4 1 /4 ” 29 1 /4 ” 30 1 /4 ” 32 1 /4 ” 34 3/4 ” 37 1 /4 ” 39 3/4 ” 42 1 /4 ”
Waist (without darts) 7 1/2” 32 1/2” 33 1/2” 35 1/2” 38” 40 1/2” 43” 45 1/2”
Hip 2 1/4” - 2 3/4 ” 37 1 /4 ” 38 1 /4 ” 40 1 /4 ” 42 3/4 ” 45 1 /4 ” 47 3/4 ” 49 3/4 ”
Bicep 2 1 /4 ” 12 3/8” 12 3/4 ” 13 1 /4 ” 13 5/8” 14 1 /4 ” 143/4 ” 15 1/2”
Back Length 14 1 /4 ” 14 1/2” 14 3/4 ” 15” 15 1 /4 ” 15 1/2” 15 5/8”
Finished Length - Top 21” 21 1 /4 ” 21 1/2” 21 3/4 ” 22” 22 1 /4 ” 22 3/8”
Finished Length - Dress 34 3/4 ” 35” 35 1 /4 ” 35 1/2” 35 3/4 ” 36” 36 1/8”
Finished Length - Sleeve 15 7/8” 16 1/8” 16 3/8” 16 5/8” 16 7/8” 17 1/8” 17 1/8”
Made to Sew patterns are drafted for a C Cup. Made to Sew Copen 6
Fabric Requirements - Top
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
45” Wide 2yd 2yd 2yd 2yd 2yd 2yd 2yd
60” Wide 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd 1 1/2 yd
Interfacing 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd
Fabric Requirements - Dress
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
45” Wide 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd 2 3/4 yd
60” Wide 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd 1 3/4 yd
Interfacing 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd 3/8yd Made to Sew Copen 7
Measurements - Metric
Size Chart
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bust 83.0cm 86.0cm 91.0cm 96.5cm 101.5cm 108.0cm 114.0cm
Waist 63.0cm 66.0cm 71.0cm 77.0cm 84.0cm 90.0cm 96.0cm
Hip 89.0cm 91.0cm 96.5cm 101.5cm 108.0cm 114.0cm 119.0cm
Finished Garment Measurements
Size Ease 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bust 4.0cm 87.0cm 90.0cm 95.0cm 100.5cm 105.5cm 112.0cm 118.0cm
Waist (with darts) 11.0cm 74.0cm 77.0cm 82.0cm 88.0cm 95.0cm 101.0cm 107.0cm
Waist (without darts) 19.0cm 82.0cm 85.0cm 90.0cm 96.0cm 103.0cm 109.0cm 115.0cm
Hip 5.5cm - 7.0cm 94.5cm 96.5cm 102.0cm 108.5cm 115.0cm 121.0cm 126.0cm
Bicep 5.7cm 31.4cm 32.4cm 33.7cm 34.7cm 36.2cm 37.5cm 39.4cm
Back Length 36.2cm 36.8cm 37.5cm 38.0cm 38.7cm 39.4cm 39.7cm
Finished Length - Top 53.4cm 54.0cm 54.7cm 55.2cm 55.9cm 56.6cm 56.9cm
Finished Length - Dress 88.2cm 88.8cm 89.5cm 90.0cm 90.7cm 91.4cm 91.7cm
Finished Length - Sleeve 40.3cm 41.0cm 41.5cm 42.3cm 42.8cm 43.5cm 43.5cm
Made to Sew patterns are drafted for a C Cup. Made to Sew Copen 8
Fabric Requirements - Top
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
115cm Wide 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m
150cm Wide 1.3m 1.3m 1.3m 1.3m 1.3m 1.3m 1.3m
Interfacing 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m
Fabric Requirements - Dress
Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
115cm Wide 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m
150cm Wide 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m 1.5m
Interfacing 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m Made to Sew Copen 9
Pattern Printing Layout
6 5 4 When printed correctly this 6 3 square should measure 5 4 2 1 3 0 2 (5cm x 5cm) 1 0
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