Lana Dress

$22.00

The Lana Dress has a petal bust, boned bodice, and gathered skirt
Interchangeable with the Lamour Dress bodices and skirts to maximize your pattern wardrobe
Perfectly structured bodice with boning, underlining, and lining
Shawl pattern included!
Available in 2 size ranges: 2-18 and 20-34, with separate A-H cup sizes. Not sure which range to choose? Check out this blog post!
Includes a fully illustrated booklet with design ideas, fitting advice, and ideas to take your dress to the next level.
You will receive PDF files to print at home (tiled) or at a copy shop (A0). The Lana Dress A0 file has 6-7 full-size pages.

Sewing Pattern

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We’re so excited to introduce you to the Lana Dress! This design was inspired by a ’50s design and named after the glamorous Lana Turner. With a petal bust design (also called a wing bust), you can create dramatic allure with contrasting fabrics and colors. Use our mix-and-match design options to fashion a daytime romper (with our Loretta shorts), or take it up a notch with layers of silk and lace for dancing all night.

The Lana Dress is compatible with any of our Lamour-series skirts and bodices, so you can mix-and-match to your heart’s content. Our detailed instructions will guide you through creating a beautifully fitted and constructed garment using couture sewing techniques, with an additional design chapter with ideas for using fringe, sheers, shirring, and turning this fabulous pattern into your dream wedding dress.

Lana Dress from Charm Patterns line art

Charts

Charm Patterns Size Chart

Not sure which size range to choose? Learn about our two size ranges here.

Sizes 2-20

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
High Bust	29 in	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in
High Bust	73.7 cm	78.4 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	93.9 cm	99 cm	104.1 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm
Bust A cup	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in
Bust A cup	77.5 cm	82.5 cm	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	107.9 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.1 cm
Bust B/C cup	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in
Bust B/C cup	78.7 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.2 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm
Bust D/DD cup	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in
Bust D/DD cup	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm
Bust F/G cup	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in
Bust F/G cup	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.2 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm	129.5 cm
Bust H cup	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in
Bust H cup	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm
Waist	24 in	26 in	28 in	30 in	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in
Waist	61 cm	66 cm	71.1 cm	76.2 cm	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	109.2 cm
Hips	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in
Hips	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm	137.1 cm

Sizes 18-34

Size	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
High Bust	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in	53.5 in	55.5 in
High Bust	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.5 cm	115.6 cm	120.7 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm	135.9 cm	141 cm
Bust A cup	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in	52.5 in	54.5 in	56.5 in	58.5 in
Bust A cup	108 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.3 cm	133.4 cm	138.4 cm	143.5 cm	148.6 cm
Bust B/C cup	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in	53 in	55 in	57 in	59 in
Bust B/C cup	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.5 cm	129.5 cm	134.6 cm	139.7 cm	144.8 cm	149.9 cm
Bust D/DD cup	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in
Bust D/DD cup	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm
Bust F/G cup	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in	53 in	55 in	57 in	59 in	61 in
Bust F/G cup	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.5 cm	129.5 cm	134.6 cm	139.7 cm	144.8 cm	149.9 cm	154.9 cm
Bust H cup	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in	62 in
Bust H cup	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm	157.5 cm
Waist	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in
Waist	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm
Hips	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in	62 in	64 in
Hips	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm	157.5 cm	162.6 cm

Lana Dress Yardage

Piece Name	Sizes 2-10	Sizes 12-20	Sizes 18-24	Sizes 26-34
Dress (without necessary Bra Upper or optional Petal Bra), Fabric (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, 11, 12, 13)
45 in	4-3/8 yds	4-5/8 yds	4-5/8 yds	4-7/8 yds
45 in	4.0 m	4.2 m	4.2 m	4.4 m
60 in	3-3/8 yds	3-7/8 yds	4-1/8 yds	4-1/8 yds
60 in	3.1 m	3.5 m	3.8 m	3.8 m
Bra Upper, Fabric (6, 7, 8)
45 in	3/8 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd
45 in	0.3 m	0.5 m	0.5 m	0.5 m
60 in	3/8 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd
60 in	0.3 m	0.5 m	0.5 m	0.5 m
Petal Bra (optional), Fabric & Petal Lining (6, 7, 10)
45 in	3/8 yd	1/2 yd	3/8 yd	5/8 yd
45 in	0.3 m	0.5 m	0.3 m	0.6 m
60 in	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	1/2 yd
60 in	0.3 m	0.5 m	0.3 m	0.5 m
Halter Strap (optional), Fabric & Underlining (14)
45 in	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	1 yd
45 in	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.9 m
60 in	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	1 yd
60 in	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.9 m
Dress, Underlining (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10)
45 in	1 yd	1-1/8 yd	1 yd	1-3/8 yd
45 in	0.9 m	1.0 m	0.9 m	1.3 m
60 in	3/4 yd	7/8 yd	3/4 yd	1 yd
60 in	0.7 m	0.8 m	0.7 m	0.9 m
Dress, Lining (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9)
45 in	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	1-1/4 yd
45 in	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m	1.1 m
60 in	5/8 yd	3/4 yd	5/8 yd	3/4 yd
60 in	0.6 m	0.7 m	0.6 m	0.7 m
Skirt, Lining (optional) (11, 12)
45 in	4-1/8 yds	4-3/8 yds	4-1/2 yds	4-1/2 yds
45 in	3.8 m	4.0 m	4.1 m	4.1 m
60 in	3-3/8 yds	4 yds	3-7/8 yds	4 yds
60 in	3.1 m	3.7 m	3.6 m	3.7 m

Finished Measurements

Sizes 2-20

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Bust A	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in
Bust A	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm
Bust B/C	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in
Bust B/C	82.6 cm	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	108 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.3 cm
Bust D/DD	33.5 in	35.5 in	37.5 in	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in
Bust D/DD	85.1 cm	90.2 cm	95.3 cm	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.5 cm	115.6 cm	120.7 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm
Bust F/G	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in	52.5 in
Bust F/G	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	108 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.3 cm	133.4 cm
Bust H	35.5 in	37.5 in	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in	53.5 in
Bust H	90.2 cm	95.3 cm	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.5 cm	115.6 cm	120.7 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm	135.9 cm
Waist	24.5 in	26.5 in	28.5 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in
Waist	62.2 cm	67.3 cm	72.4 cm	77.5 cm	82.6 cm	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	108 cm
Skirt Length	27.5 in	27.75 in	28 in	28.25 in	28.5 in	28.75 in	29 in	29.25 in	29.5 in	29.75 in
Skirt Length	69.9 cm	70.5 cm	71.1 cm	71.8 cm	72.4 cm	73 cm	73.7 cm	74.3 cm	74.9 cm	75.6 cm

Sizes 18-34

Size	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
Bust A/B	45.75 in	47.75 in	49.75 in	51.75 in	53.75 in	55.75 in	57.75 in	59.75 in	61.75 in
Bust A/B	116.2 cm	121.3 cm	126.4 cm	131.4 cm	136.5 cm	141.6 cm	146.7 cm	151.8 cm	156.8 cm
Bust C	46.25 in	48.25 in	50.25 in	52.25 in	54.25 in	56.25 in	58.25 in	60.25 in	62.25 in
Bust C	117.5 cm	122.6 cm	127.6 cm	132.7 cm	137.8 cm	142.9 cm	148 cm	153 cm	158.1 cm
Bust D/DD	47.25 in	49.25 in	51.25 in	53.25 in	55.25 in	57.25 in	59.25 in	61.25 in	63.25 in
Bust D/DD	120 cm	125.1 cm	130.2 cm	135.3 cm	140.3 cm	145.4 cm	150.5 cm	155.6 cm	160.7 cm
Bust F/G	48.25 in	50.25 in	52.25 in	54.25 in	56.25 in	58.25 in	60.25 in	62.25 in	64.25 in
Bust F/G	122.6 cm	127.6 cm	132.7 cm	137.8 cm	142.9 cm	148 cm	153 cm	158.1 cm	163.2 cm
Bust H	49.25 in	51.25 in	53.25 in	55.25 in	57.25 in	59.25 in	61.25 in	63.25 in	65.25 in
Bust H	125.1 cm	130.2 cm	135.3 cm	140.3 cm	145.4 cm	150.5 cm	155.6 cm	160.7 cm	165.7 cm
Waist	40.75 in	42.75 in	44.75 in	46.75 in	48.75 in	50.75 in	52.75 in	54.75 in	56.75 in
Waist	103.5 cm	108.6 cm	113.7 cm	118.7 cm	123.8 cm	128.9 cm	134 cm	139.1 cm	144.1 cm
Skirt Length	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in	29.5 in
Skirt Length	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm	74.9 cm

Fabric Notes

Main Fabric: light- to medium-weight wovens: cottons like poplin, sateen, and lawn; silks with body like dupioni and shantung; linen and linen blends; brocade; sheers like flocked tulle, lace, and eyelet.

Lining: light- to medium-weight cottons and lining fabrics. You will be sewing boning channeling to the lining, so it should be sturdy enough to stand up to the weight of the steel boning. The petal lining will be visible, so you may want to choose a contrasting fabric.

Underlining: use a sturdy muslin (calico) for opaque dress fabrics. For sheers, pick an underlining that will be both sturdy and attractive (since it will be visible from the outside of your dress). Good choices include cotton broadcloth, sturdy silks like shantung or faille, and sturdy lining fabrics.

Supplies

Dress and lining fabric
Contrast fabric for petal lining and/or bra (optional)
Muslin (or other fabric) for bodice underlining
Thread to match fabric
3 yards (2.7 m) of ¼-inch-wide (6 mm) spiral steel boning
Metal cutters and pliers
Boning tips or Teflon tape
3 yards (2.7 m) of ½-inch-wide (1.3 cm) boning channeling or bias tape
18-inch zipper
¼ yard (0.2 m) fusible interfacing or roll of 1¼-inch-wide (3 cm) fusible stay tape to stabilize zipper opening