Description
This easy-to-sew, loose-fitting dress has loads of relaxed, elegant style. It includes bust darts for gentle shaping, forward shoulder seam, optional on-seam pockets, and bias neck facing. View A has short kimono sleeves and a below-the-knee length with a wide, wrap-around sash. View B includes 3/4-length sleeves, midi-length skirt, and a tie belt. With no buttons or zipper to sew, and with detailed instructions for how to complete a full-bust adjustment, this pattern will enable even beginning sewists to make a perfect looking and fitting dress.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with some drape like linen, double gauze, rayon, shirting, and quilting cotton.
Fabric Guide
size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
View A, 44″ Fabric | 4 yards | 4 1/4 yards | 4 1/4 yards | 4 1/4 yards | 4 1/4 yards | 4 1/4 yards |
View A, 58″ Fabric | 2 1/2 yards | 3 1/4 yards | 3 1/4 yards | 3 1/4 yards | 3 1/2 yards | 3 3/4 yards |
View B, 44″ Fabric | 3 3/4 yards | 3 3/4 yards | 4 yards | 4 yards | 4 yards | 4 yards |
View B, 58″ Fabric | 3 yards | 3 yards | 3 1/4 yards | 3 1/2 yards | 3 1/2 yards | 3 1/2 yards |