The Canyon Dress and Top is a breezy, versatile sewing pattern, designed to make you feel comfortable and cute as you swish through the world. It features a band collar, and v-neckline finished with a placket. There is gathering along the front and back yoke seams, giving it a nice amount of ease. The pattern includes options for long sleeves finished at the wrist with elastic, or short sleeves that hit mid bicep. This is a pull on pattern with no zippers or buttons. The dress view features a comfortable elastic waistband and a tiered skirt with roomy pockets. Pair it with your favorite sweater on an evening stroll or dress it up and wear it on a fancy date!
Yardage Requirements: 3.5 yards to 6.25 yards. Please see chart for more details.
Skill Level: Advanced
Size Range: XS to 7X (drafted for a 32″ to 60″ bust). Please see chart for more details.
Fabric Recommendations:The Canyon Dress and Shirt is designed for light to mid weight woven fabrics. Fabrics with a bit of drape will give you more of the dressy look, while crisp fabric will give you a classic sundress vibe. Rayon challis, silk, lawn, voile, linen are all great fabrics for this garment.
Notions: Matching thread, chalk or removable marking tool, 1.63 yards of 1/2″ wide elastic. Optional: 1/4″ wide wonder tape
