PATTERN DESCRIPTION
This elegant bateau-neck sheath dress is simple to sew, with added interest from a fully removable cummerbund style belt which can be made in a matching or contrasting fabric, closing with a single button in back.
Version 1 has 3/4-length sleeves, a contrasting belt, and in-seam pockets. Version 2 has short sleeves, a matching belt, and no pockets.
Skill Level: Beginner
SIZES AND SUPPLIES
Sizes: 0 - 18
Supplies: All-purpose polyester thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, 22" invisible zipper, one small hook and eye, 3/4" button.
Main Fabric: Crisp, medium-weight fabrics, such as cotton poplin, light suiting, gabardine, cotton pique, silk twill, dupioni. Lightweight fabrics such as silk crepe, rayon, or any lining fabrics can be used for the pockets.
PATTERN DESCRIPTION
These beautifully simple slim pants will go with practically anything! Designed for stretch woven fabrics, the Clover pants close with a side zipper for a streamlined look and easy sewing.
Version 1 is ankle length, with small in-seam pockets set into the waistband. Version 2 is cropped just below mid-calf.
Skill Level: Intermediate
SIZES AND SUPPLIES
Sizes: 0 - 18
Supplies: All-purpose polyester thread, 9" invisible zipper, one small hook and eye, hand-sewing needle, invisible zipper foot (recommended).
Main Fabric: Medium-weight woven fabrics with some stretch such as stretch cotton twill, poplin, suiting, gabardine, pique, wool blends. Look for fabric with up to 3% spandex. For pockets (version 1), choose a lightweight lining fabric such as batiste or silk crepe de chine.
Papercut Patterns in collaboration with Brooke Tyson bring you one of Brooke's gorgeous designs, The Clover Dress, as a pattern! How lucky are we!
It is such a delight to wear. It features a swingy skirt, raglan sleeves, bust panel detailing, bound neckline, and a cute tassel belt, so you'll stand out whilst also feeling comfortable!
Whether you make it up as a casual or glamorous dress is completely up to you and how you choose to style it, with a shorter blouse variation and endless fabric options to use as your bust panel you can make the Clover your very own.
Fabric
Light weight woven fabric with drape or knit fabric with a one way stretch. Silk, Rayon, Cotton blends.
Tank features an asymmetrical front panel. Finish by top stitching along all the edges. Available in two lengths. The short length hits lower hip, the long length hits mid thigh. Sizes: XS-3XL