Copen is a simple yet stylish shift dress and top sewing pattern designed for beginner sewists. With clean lines, a classic neckline, and multiple sleeve options, it’s quick to sew and easy to personalise – perfect for building confidence while learning essential dressmaking techniques.
Digital PDF sewing pattern with layered files
Detailed step-by-step photo instruction book
Skill Level: Beginner friendly project
Sizes: UK 2-18 B Cup | 16-32 D cup
Top and dress versions included | 3 sleeve options
Free step-by-step video sew-along on YouTube
$5.00
Make Copen, a simple yet stylish shift dress or top designed to help you build confidence with essential dressmaking techniques. With a classic neckline, bust darts, and clean lines, Copen is quick to sew, easy to personalise, and perfect for everyday wear. Choose between a top or dress version, with three sleeve options included.
Copen has been designed to support learning through sewing – with clear construction steps and a free step-by-step YouTube sew-along to guide you through the process.
What will you learn?
With Copen, you’ll learn essential garment-making skills, including:
– Sewing and shaping bust darts
– Inserting an invisible zipper
– Sewing sleeves (short, ¾ length or long)
– Attaching facings for a clean neckline finish
– Building confidence working with woven fabrics
These techniques form the foundation for many future dressmaking projects.
What’s included:
– Digital layered PDF sewing pattern (A0 & A4 /US Letter)
– Top and dress versions
– 3 sleeve options: short, ¾ length, and long
– Size-specific files supplied at checkout
– Step-by-step written instructions
– Free YouTube sew-along tutorial
Skill level & requirements:
– Skill Level: Beginner
– Techniques: darts, invisible zipper, facings, sleeves
– Fabric recommendations: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics
Is this pattern right for you?
This pattern is ideal if you:
– Are new to garment sewing
– Want to practise or learn core dressmaking techniques
– Are comfortable using a sewing machine
– Enjoy simple, wearable designs
Not recommended if:
– This is your very first sewing project
– You’re looking for a quick, no-zip project
Using Copen as a bodice block
Thanks to its clean lines, classic neckline and fit, Copen can be used as a base for pattern development; instead of a bodice block. Many sewists use it as a starting point to explore fit adjustments, neckline variations and design changes. This makes Copen a useful long-term pattern – whether you’re sewing your first garment or beginning to explore pattern drafting.
Before you buy
To help you choose the correct size and fabric before purchasing, you can preview the finished garment measurements and fabric requirements below:
Finished Garment Measurements PDF
Size 0–8 (Metric) | Size 0–8 (Imperial)
Size 7–15 (Metric) | Size 7–15 (Imperial)
Fabric Requirements PDF
Size 0–8 (Metric) | Size 0–8 (Imperial)
Size 7–15 (Metric) | Size 7–15 (Imperial)
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