The ANELMA dress is a loosely fitted maxi dress with gathered sleeves. The garment can be adapted to different bodies. Although the design flirts with a classic urban dress, the designer, Fanni Lyytikäinen would love to see it worn on a nature hike. All details matters and this garment features as little cutting waste as possible. The long ribbons and strips on the sleeves and back are made from scraps that are left over after the main dress pieces have been cut from the fabric.

You can combine Fanni’s two designs, the ANELMA dress and the FRITHA trousers, to create a complete look with mono-materials.

Fanni Lyytikäinen is a Helsinki-based multidisciplinary designer and artist with a background in styling, set design, trend forecasting, art directing, illustration, and fashion design. She recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Fashion Design from the Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture.

All photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fit and size:
Choose your size based on your bust circumference. Add a recommended positive ease of 1.2–2.4"/3–6 cm. pick the size that is the best match for your bust. Mirjam Yeboah is wearing the ANELMA in size 4. She is 65"/165 cm tall.

Fabric recommendations:
Choose a medium weight fabric that falls beautifully and has durability for friction. The sample trousers are made from a 45% linen and 55% cotton blend by Kultavilla.

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file.

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download the PDF files. There are no delivery charges for the digital patterns, as they are delivered automatically via email immediately after purchase. PDF patterns are only eligible for return and refund if the provided download links have not been used. If the download links have been used, the product will not be refunded.