AZURE DRESS, SKIRT & TOP • Pattern
By Closet Core Patterns, the Azure Dress, Skirt & Top is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: With five distinct views, Azure is a mini wardrobe in one tidy package!
With a dress and skirt in two lengths and a separate sleeveless top, you'll love mixing and matching pieces. The Azure bodice is semi-fitted with a jewel neckline and button closure in the back; it can be lined or finished with an all-in-one facing. The skirt is striking with alternating diagonal gathered panels and can be worn on its own or integrated into a breezy tiered dress.
- View A is a below-knee dress with two tiers that ends just below the knee.
- View B is a maxi-length dress with three tiers that ends below the ankle.
- View C is a cropped sleeveless top that hits just below the natural waist.
- View D is a below-knee skirt with an elasticised back and two tiers that ends just below the knee.
- View E is a maxi-length skirt with an elasticised back and three tiers that ends below the ankle.
Sizing & fabric requirements: This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 0-20. Sizing & Fabric requirements can be found by referring to the chart in images.
Fabric Suggestions: For more structure, choose light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, batiste, chambray, double gauze, batiste and shirtings. For a drapier dress, choose light to midweight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, Tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.
Trims required:
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- 1/2 yd (0.5 m) interfacing for sizes 0-20
- 3/4 yd (0.7 m) interfacing for sizes 14-32
- Note: Interfacing is not required if fully lining the bodice.
- Small button, 1/2" (12 mm)
- Thread in a matching colour
- Marking tool
Skill Level: Suitable for a confident beginner.
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All seam allowances are included and 5/8" unless otherwise stated.
Photo credits: Closet Core Patterns.