100 Acts of Sewing - Dress no. 3

100 Acts of Sewing - Dress no. 3

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Dress No. 3 is a caftan with a V-neck front and center seam. The sleeves and body are one piece and side vents add to the freedom of movement. It's perfect for lounging inside or pool-side. You will want to wear this everywhere.

The instruction book takes you through all the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. Dress length is 42 inches (107 cm) - 46 inches (117 cm) from shoulder. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with eight nested sizes.
 

Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm);

M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm);

XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2X: 47 inches (119 cm);

3X: 50 inches (127 cm);  4X: 53 inches (135 cm)

Recommended fabric:

Cotton lawn and voile, light-weight linen and natural fiber blend fabric (no jersey or knits)

Yardage requirements:

using 45 inch width fabric (114 cm)

XS: 2 5/8 yards (2.4 m); S - M: 2 3/4 yards (2.55 m); L: 3 yards (2.75 m); XL - 2X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m) 

using 60 inch width fabric (152 cm)

3X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m); 4X: 3.5 yards (3.2 m) 

Garments made using 100 Acts of Sewing patterns are for personal use only and are not intended for commercial sewing.