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
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
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
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
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
SIZE 3 — Lisa
Upper bust circumference: n/a
Top with tie straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: viscose
SIZE 4 — Melissa
Upper bust circumference: 35.5”/89cm
Top with closed straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: crinkle rayon
Follow Melissa on Instagram @melissah33
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
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
SIZE 5 — Erin
Upper bust circumference: 40”/100cm
Top with closed straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: rayon blend
Follow Erin on Instagram @sweetcinnamoncurl
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
SIZE 5 — Carleen
Upper bust circumference: 40”/100cm
Top with tie straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: silky polyester
Follow Carleen on Instagram @Leenstaystitching
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
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
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
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
SIZE 7 — Kaitlyn
Upper bust circumference: 43”/107.5cm
Maxi dress with tie straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: cotton lawn
Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram @Kaitlynwoodruff94
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
SIZE 7 — Mk
Upper bust circumference: 44”/110cm
Max dress with closed straps
Modifications: none
Fabric: polyester crepe
Follow Mk on Instagram @woolen_bones
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
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
