The SWAY design embodies the essence of movement and freedom. SWAY is an easy, relaxed A-line dress fitted at the bust and embodying the essence of movement and freedom. Sporty details and unexpected elements like drawstrings and topstitching create a design that is both dynamic and elegant. SWAY dress allows unrestricted movement while still maintaining a feminine silhouette.

Lauren Merciris, a French expatriate, brings her passion for sewing and design to life through her brand, MAYA Patterns. With three years of enriching experiences in England and a recent move to Germany, Lauren finds inspiration in the vibrant and diverse cultures she encounters For Lauren, sewing is more than just a hobby: it’s a form of self-expression and empowerment. Through her sewing patterns, she aims to help others feel confident and beautiful

From each pattern purchase, we give 50% to the designer. Our goal is to support independent creatives and promote a democratic and open society.

All photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fabric recommendations:
Choose medium-weight knit or woven fabrics with stretch, such as cotton knits or medium-weight jerseys. For example, you could use a jersey composition, double jersey, wool jersey, bamboo jersey, stretch crepe, or stretch knit. The samples are made from a grey polyester crepe and a navy/mustard wool jersey. If you opt for a contrasting fabric for the facings, make sure that the fabric composition matches or closely resembles the main fabric.

Fabric requirements:
For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Dress fabric midi version:
width 55"/140 cm, length 79.2 (81.2, 83.1, 85.1, 87.5) (89.8, 107.1, 109.9, 111.9)" / 201 (206, 211, 216, 222) (228, 272, 279, 284) cm

Dress fabric mini version:
width 55"/140 cm, length 71.3 (73.3, 75.2, 77.2, 79.6) (84.3, 89.4, 91, 105.6)" / 181 (186, 191, 196, 202) (214, 227, 231, 268) cm

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, 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.