Lora Dress Sewing Pattern Sizes 14-32

The Lora pattern is a versatile empire waist dress designed for a flattering fit through the waist and hips with a straight skirt silhouette. With four views to choose from, it offers options for different sleeve styles and lengths, making it a flexible sewing pattern for intermediate makers looking to create a polished wearable garment.

This printed paper pattern includes thoughtful design details like underbust gathers, a self-lined bodice, and twelve loop buttons along the center front. Views A and C feature half-inch spaghetti straps at the shoulders, while Views B and D include long puff sleeves. The skirt finishes just above the knee in Views A and B, and a couple inches above the ankle in Views C and D.

• Printed paper pattern
• Finished size: 14-32
• Empire waist dress with four views
• Underbust gathers
• Self-lined bodice
• Twelve loop buttons along the center front
• Views A and C: half-inch spaghetti straps
• Views B and D: long puff sleeves
• Fittted through the waist and hips
• Straight fit through the skirt
• Views A and B end just above the knee
• Views C and D hem a couple inches above the ankle
• Technique used: standard machine sewing
• Skill level: intermediate

This pattern is a strong choice for sewists who want a dress with multiple styling options in one package. The range of views makes it easy to sew a version suited to different seasons and occasions while keeping the same flattering base shape.