Fabric choice
Double gauze, crepe, twill, challis, in silk, viscose, polyester, cotton, linen, tencel… but also light velvet, denim etc. Pretty much all woven fabrics. See below the required yardage/length of fabric needed.
12.50€ – 15.00€
The much awaited new version of Pleiades 2 is here! Now available in an extended size range, up to hips 66”.
Inspired by the iconic Pleiades 1, Pleiades 2 was entirely re-drafted for a fully different look: bust darts, a shirt-like bodice fit and a gathered skirt at front and back. The result? An impeccably chic and very versatile little dress that will go with all your favorite fabrics! Make it your own with short or long sleeves, or choose from a variety of collar and skirt options.
Double gauze, crepe, twill, challis, in silk, viscose, polyester, cotton, linen, tencel… but also light velvet, denim etc. Pretty much all woven fabrics. See below the required yardage/length of fabric needed.
11 small buttons (11mm or so) for view 1, a 21inch (55cm) zipper for view 2 only, 1, 2 small buttons for shoulder straps (optional). Interfacing in the right weight for your fabric, matching thread for your fabric, scissors, pins, a marking pen, a machine needle that fits your fabric type (use a new needle or make sure it is in good condition, to avoid scratching your fabric).
Intermediate (3/5). If you have already sewn a whole garment, you will do great! You will be guided throughout the process with a 41 pages fully illustrated booklet. View 1 only requires to know how to make a buttonhole and sew a button (not explained as it varies according to your sewing machine). View 2 requires to install a zipper (explained in video, as well as other technical aspects, in the help & tutorials part on this website).
International sizes | XS to M | L to XL | XL to 3X | 3X to 6X |
French Poetry sizes (size guide) | 2 to 8 | 10 to 16 | 16 to 24 | 26 to 34 |
View 1 | 2.7m | 2.9m | 4.3m | 4.7m |
View 2 | 2.7m | 2.9m | 4.3m | 4.7m |
For frill skirt, add: | 35cm | 35cm | 92cm | 92cm |
For pussy bow collar (view 1), add: | 15cm | 15cm | 15cm | 15cm |
International sizes | XS to M | L to XL | XL to 3X | 3X to 6X |
French Poetry sizes (size guide) | 2 to 8 | 10 to 16 | 16 to 24 | 26 to 34 |
View 1 | 2.7m | 3.2m | 4.7m | 4.7m |
View 2 | 2.7m | 3.2m | 4.7m | 4.7m |
For frill skirt, add: | 92cm | 92cm | 1.15m | 1.15m |
For pussy bow collar (view 1), add: | 15cm | 15cm | 15cm | 15cm |
International sizes | XS to M | M to XL | XL to 3X | 3X to 6X |
French Poetry sizes (size guide) | 2 to 8 | 10 to 16 | 16 to 24 | 26 to 34 |
View 1 | 2.7 yards | 2.9 yards | 4.7 yards | 5.2 yards |
View 2 | 2.7 yards | 2.9 yards | 4.7 yards | 5.2 yards |
For frill skirt, add: | 14” | 14” | 1 yard | 1 yard |
For pussy bow collar (view 1), add: | 6” | 6” | 6” | 6” |
International sizes | XS to M | M to XL | XL to 3X | 3X to 6X |
French Poetry sizes (size guide) | 2 to 8 | 10 to 16 | 16 to 24 | 26 to 34 |
View 1 | 3 yards | 3.5 yards | 5.2 yards | 5.2 yards |
View 2 | 3 yards | 3.5 yards | 5.2 yards | 5.2 yards |
For frill skirt, add: | 1 yard | 1 yard | 1.3 yard | 1.3 yard |
For pussy bow collar (view 1), add: | 6” | 6” | 6” | 6” |
You can find your French Poetry size based on your measurements or ready-to-wear size (US, EU, UK, AU, international) using the Size guide. Please find below the finished garment measurements. If in doubt, consider that for this dress the most important measurement is the bust: there are lots of ease at waist and hips.
International size | XS | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL |
French Poetry size (size guide) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Bust | 87 | 91 | 95 | 99 | 103 | 107 | 111 | 115 |
Waist | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 |
Hips | 125 | 129 | 133 | 137 | 141 | 145 | 149 | 153 |
Length | 90.5 | 91 | 91.5 | 92 | 92.5 | 93 | 93.5 | 94 |
The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.
International size | 1X/XL | 1X/XL | 2X/XXL | 3X | 3X | 4X | 4X | 5X | 5X | 6X |
French Poetry size (size guide) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Bust | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 | 147 | 152 | 157 | 162 |
Waist | 167 | 172 | 177 | 182 | 187 | 192 | 197 | 202 | 207 | 212 |
Hips | 183.5 | 188.5 | 193.5 | 198.5 | 203.5 | 208.5 | 213.5 | 218.5 | 223.5 | 228.5 |
Length | 104 | 104.5 | 105 | 106 | 106.5 | 107 | 108 | 108.5 | 109 | 109.5 |
International size | XS | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL |
French Poetry size (size guide) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Bust | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40.5 | 42 | 44 | 45 |
Waist | 27.5 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38.5 |
Hips | 49 | 51 | 52.5 | 54 | 55.5 | 57 | 59 | 60 |
Length | 35.5 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37 |
The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.
International size | 1X/XL | 1X/XL | 2X/XXL | 3X | 3X | 4X | 4X | 5X | 5X | 6X |
French Poetry size (size guide) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Bust | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
Waist | 65.6 | 67.6 | 69.6 | 71.6 | 73.6 | 75.6 | 77.6 | 79.6 | 81.6 | 83.6 |
Hips | 72 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
Length | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43 |
You can find your French Poetry size based on your measurements or ready-to-wear size (US, EU, UK, AU, international) using the Size guide. Please find below the finished garment measurements. If in doubt, consider that for this dress the most important measurement is the bust: there are lots of ease at waist and hips.
Intl size | French Poetry size (size guide) | Bust | Waist | Hips | Length |
XS | 2 | 87 | 70 | 125 | 90.5 |
S | 4 | 91 | 74 | 129 | 91 |
M | 6 | 95 | 78 | 133 | 91.5 |
M | 8 | 99 | 82 | 137 | 92 |
L | 10 | 103 | 86 | 141 | 92.5 |
L | 12 | 107 | 90 | 145 | 93 |
L | 14 | 111 | 94 | 149 | 93.5 |
XL | 16 | 115 | 98 | 153 | 94 |
The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.
Intl size | French Poetry size (size guide) | Bust | Waist | Hips | Length |
1X/XL | 16 | 117 | 167 | 183.5 | 104 |
1X/XL | 18 | 122 | 172 | 188.5 | 104.5 |
2X/XXL | 20 | 127 | 177 | 193.5 | 105 |
3X | 22 | 132 | 182 | 198.5 | 106 |
3X | 24 | 137 | 187 | 203.5 | 106.5 |
4X | 26 | 142 | 192 | 208.5 | 107 |
4X | 28 | 147 | 197 | 213.5 | 108 |
5X | 30 | 152 | 202 | 218.5 | 108.5 |
5X | 32 | 157 | 207 | 223.5 | 109 |
6X | 34 | 162 | 212 | 228.5 | 109.5 |
Intl size | French Poetry size (size guide) | Bust | Waist | Hips | Length |
XS | 2 | 34 | 27.5 | 49 | 35.5 |
S | 4 | 36 | 29 | 51 | 36 |
M | 6 | 37 | 31 | 52.5 | 36 |
M | 8 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 36 |
L | 10 | 40.5 | 33 | 55.5 | 36.5 |
L | 12 | 42 | 35 | 57 | 36.5 |
L | 14 | 44 | 37 | 59 | 37 |
XL | 16 | 45 | 38.5 | 60 | 37 |
The pattern was entirely re-done for these sizes: it was not just graded in bigger sizes, it was conceived specifically for this size range to offer a flattering cut, and tested out on live models.
Intl size | French Poetry size (size guide) | Bust | Waist | Hips | Length |
1X/XL | 16 | 46 | 65.6 | 72 | 41 |
1X/XL | 18 | 48 | 67.6 | 74 | 41 |
2X/XXL | 20 | 50 | 69.6 | 76 | 41.5 |
3X | 22 | 52 | 71.6 | 78 | 41.5 |
3X | 24 | 54 | 73.6 | 80 | 42 |
4X | 26 | 56 | 75.6 | 82 | 42 |
4X | 28 | 58 | 77.6 | 84 | 42.5 |
5X | 30 | 60 | 79.6 | 86 | 42.5 |
5X | 32 | 62 | 81.6 | 88 | 43 |
6X | 34 | 64 | 83.6 | 90 | 43 |