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The balloon sleeves of this simple top and dress are the only detail that it requires to stand out. Less is more. The full sleeves are gathered with a tie which is threaded through a buttonhole, alternatively you can omit this buttonhole and insert elastic instead.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level – intermediate. This is a paper pattern that includes sizes UK 6 – 18.
Fabric suggestions:
We would suggest using the following fabrics – lighter weight woven fabrics, linen and linen blends, poplin, hemp and hemp blends, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves and block prints, tencel and tencel blends. The more structured the fabric the more sculptural your top will look.
Notions:
1 x Matching thread
Fabric Requirements with or without nap (in metres):
Top:
| 6 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 |
110cm wide | 2.7M | 2.75M | 2.85M |
120cm wide | 2.4M | 2.6M | 2.7M |
140cm wide | 1.9M | 1.9M | 2.25M |
150cm wide | 1.75M | 1.8M | 1.85M |
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Dress:
| 6 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 |
110cm wide | 3.95M | 4M | 4.1M |
120cm wide | 3.65M | 3.85M | 3.95M |
140cm wide | 3.5M | 3.55M | 3.8M |
150cm wide | 3.5M | 3.55M | 3.6M |
Finished Measurements (in cm):
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Bust | 101 | 105 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 129 |
Top Length (taken from top of front shoulder) | 52 | 52.5 | 53 | 53.5 | 54 | 54.5 | 55 |
Dress Length (taken from top of front shoulder) | 116 | 116.5 | 117 | 117.5 | 118 | 118.5 | 119 |
Sleeve length | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
UK Sizing:
| Size 6 | Size 8 | Size 10 | Size 12 | Size 14 | Size 16 | Size 18 |
Waist | 61cm/24" | 65cm/25.5" | 69cm/27" | 74cm/29" | 79cm/31" | 84cm/33" | 89cm/35" |
Hips | 86cm/34" | 90cm/35.5" | 94cm/37" | 99cm/38.75" | 104cm/41" | 109cm/43" | 114cm/44" |
Bust | 78cm/30.75" | 82cm/32.25" | 86cm/33.75" | 91cm/35.75" | 96cm/37.75" | 100cm/39.25" | 106cm/41.75" |
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