Sapphire is a button-front top and dress with gathered sleeves and skirt designed for woven fabrics. The dress view features a maxi-length skirt that includes inseam pockets and side vents at the hem. Choose a shorter sleeve or longer sleeve with elasticated cuff. The facings can optionally be attached on the outside of the garment for a fun pop of contrast. Two front bodice pattern pieces are provided – for fuller and smaller chests – to provide fit flexibility for different busts.
Yardage Requirements: 2.5 – 6 yards. Please see chart for more details
Skill Level: Advanced
Size Range: A-M (29″ to 58″ upper chest)
Fabric Recommendations: Woven light to medium weight fabrics such as linen, cotton lawn, voile, double gauze, poplin, shirting, shot cotton, rayon challis and other rayon/viscose blends, silk noil.
Notions:
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Elastic for waistband and cuffs (1/2“ [13 mm] wide – 1-2.5 yard [0.8 – 2.2 m] total – see elastic chart below for exact lengths needed)
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Buttons – 1/2 – 9/16 inch [12-14 mm] wide (10 buttons for dress, 6 buttons for top)
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coordinating thread
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hook and eye closure (optional: substitute a small metal snap)
Interfacing: Lightweight fusible garment interfacing – 1/2 yard [0.5 m]
