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Oaklyn Top & Dress

digital pdf sewing pattern

$10.95 $5.47

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Oaklyn is a classic and feminine top & dress with some amazing twirl! Oaklyn has 3 sleeve options: sleeveless, flutter, and angled ruffle set in sleeve. Also included are 3 skirt options: simple top length, simple dress length, and tiered dress length. 

Oaklyn has a darling, squared front neckline and two back neckline options: rounded and a beautiful low scoop. Oaklyn buttons all the way down the back or can be sewn with a traditional skirt placket.

The Instant Download PDF includes:

    • Sizes: 2T-10 years
    • Size Chart, Fabric Requirements, Fabric Recommendations, Notions, and Sewing Tips
    • Full tutorial and step-by-step instructions, including over 40 color photos to clarify each step for beginners
    • Includes (2) Downloadable Files:
      • US Letter (A4 compatible): Print from home with regular computer paper, tape together, and then cut pattern pieces
      • A0 Copy Shop (Projector compatible): Send off to print large scale or use with your at home projector

Click here to download the free Oaklyn Coloring Page.

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Kathleen S
Oakland Top and Dress

Love love this Top and dress the instructions are perfect like all of VFT PATTERNS are even though I haven't made it yet I did read through it and it looks so easy and a fast sew I can't wait to make both!! Love this shop!!

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Elaine Gavette
Oaklyn Dress

I didn't want buttons all the way down the back, but then I read the description "Oaklyn buttons all the way down the back or can be sewn with a traditional skirt placket", so I bought it. It was frustrating to search and realize that the pattern does NOT include a traditional partial skirt placket or directions. So I figured out how to use directions from another pattern to make a partial placket and it made a really cute dress.

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Christine C.
My granddaughters 6th birthday present

Very good. I thoroughly enjoyed making this dress. I found the skirt too full but I think my granddaughter thinks it is perfect.

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Caroline J.
Oaklyn

Oaklyn was perfect pattern for grand-daughter’s Eastern dresses

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Sue W.
Sewing for Grand daughts

I sewed the dress for my 2.5 year old who is tiny for her age. I was surprised to find the dress fitted quite firmly. I was expecting a more floaty fit. I will go 2 sizes up for my other Grandgirls aged 1 and 4.
Otherwise easy to sew and looked lovely in Liberty pink, blue, cream and purple colours.

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Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
02/25/2023

Oaklyn

Oaklyn was perfect pattern for grand-daughter’s Eastern dresses

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Caroline J.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
08/19/2022

Super Simple and Easy to Use

The Oaklyn one was super easy and super cute! I cut it out of blue seersucker and added white daisy buttons down the back. I only use Violet Fields patterns. No more trying to pin and cut tissue paper and no more trying to understand vague directions. I love their directions and with 4 granddaughters I can cut 4 sizes easily from one pattern purchase!

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Cynthia C.
United States United States
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10/20/2021

This is such a cute dress

Easy make so many ruffles, super cute!

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Jasmine W.
Australia Australia
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
03/30/2021

Dress

Very well laid out and easy to follow

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Jean R.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
12/23/2020

First time pattern user

Although I have had some basic sewing experience, I had never before used a sewing pattern let alone made such a detailed dress. Loved the clear instructions, and the photos were a life saver! There was still a bit of googling, unpicking and resewing but in the end I successfully made two adorable dresses for my two daughters so I'm pretty stoked!

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Kaziah F.
Australia Australia
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
09/04/2020

Beautiful Dress!

I’ve already made 2 variations of this dress and have plans for a third. Directions are well written and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this pattern for beginners

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Charlotte M.
United States United States
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08/30/2020

Love it

Pattern went together nicely. Love the results!

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Linda M.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
08/22/2020

Love!

Great pattern, love all the options!

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Amelia R.
United States United States
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07/03/2020

Wonderfull

Great pattern, easy to sew, very well explained. À princess dress that turns, my daughter loves the 2 I’ve made her.

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Camille C.
France France
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
05/30/2020

Must have pattern.

I am still new to sewing and followed the sew along for the Oaklyn and it was tremendous help! Loved the dress I made it was stunning. Definitely a must have pattern.

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Jasmine M.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress ReviewViolette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
04/13/2020

Very happy with my end product

I was very excited to try this dress, and was very satisfied with the end product. I found it quite technically demanding, but was able to navigate my way through the dress construction with the help of thorough instructions, which included very good images. My constructive criticism for this pattern includes the following two points: 1. It does not come in layers options, which is a mild inconvenience as most other pattern companies now do this. I feel that if violette field threads are going to continue to avoid using layers, then the pattern lines should be colour co-ordinated (they are currently all black) for easier cutting out of the pattern. 2. I noticed that the 1 inch reference box only appeared on the first pattern page I printed. This is usually perfect, however this pattern piece was the optional flutter sleeve, and the reference box would be much better placed on the same sheet as one of the bodice pieces (it will avoid unnecessary waste of paper for people choosing not to use the flutter sleeve). Following this purchase I look forward to ordering more patterns from VFT in the future.

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Kristina H.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
04/09/2020

Oakland dress

It was great! Very easy to follow- first dress I’ve ever made. Love it!

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Megan A.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
04/04/2020

Love it!

I pretty much only buy VFT patterns and this is probably my favorite so far. So much twirl! I thought the buttons all the way down the back would be a challenge but it was so easy! (Maybe easier than having to do a placket)

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Mallory M.
United States United States
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03/28/2020

Love!

I enjoyed doing this pattern. It has helped me enjoy this time of staying at home because I absolutely love sewing! It was easy to follow and I love the addition of the pictures to help the process. I enjoyed it. I want more. Lol

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Heather K.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
03/25/2020

My granddaughter loves her birthday dress

Love the design and amount of twirl in this design! Perfect for as 6 year old!

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Shelley D.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
03/23/2020

Great pattern

Sizing is a little off. Luckily I made your Isobel last year for Easter and knew it ran small. Making 3 this year so I asked parents to compare their child to the measurements in the pattern. Also, if large once I get to try the dresses on them, I can always move the buttons. Is there somewhere I can share pictures of the Isobel? Turned out great!

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Sue M.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
02/16/2020

Classic, Easy sew!

I love Oakland! It never disappoints!

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Laura B.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
10/10/2019

Oaklyn dress

The pattern instructions were easy to follow. I really enjoyed making this dress, and most importantly my daughter LOVES it!!

SJ
Sarah J.
Canada Canada
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
08/21/2019

Oaklyn Top and Dress

The Oaklyn is a beautiful dress pattern and easy to sew. I love the scoop back and the ruffles on the sleeves. There is one thing that concerns me, there seems to be a discrepancy in the measurements of the skirt top and dress from the measurement chart versus the printed out version. The measurement chart shows the skirt piece longer and wider than the printed out version. I checked the 1 inch scale and it was correct, so not sure why that is?? But it is a lovely pattern I think it's my new favorite.

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Denise G.
United States United States
Violette Field Threads Oaklyn Top & Dress Review
08/20/2019

Love sewing the Oakland dress and my granddaughters love wearing them. I’m obsessed making number 4

Easy to sew and fits wonderful

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Janice K.
United States United States