THE ROCHESTER DRESS & TOP • Pattern
By MAVEN, The Rochester Dress & Top is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: The Rochester sewing pattern has been designed with simple, understated styling and thoughtful details in mind. An easy to wear style with a relaxed fit and slight A-line shaping, and gathered front neckline.
Featuring a deep centre back pleat, curved hem with side split and stitched facing. The elbow length sleeves have a deep stitched hem.
VERSION A The Rochester Top is mid-hip length and great to wear with jeans.
VERSION B The Rochester Dress is knee length with a self-tie belt and in-seam pockets
DESIGN FEATURES
- Elasticated and gathered front neckline
- Elbow length sleeves
- Curved hem and side split with feature topstitching
- Centre back pleat
- In-seam side pockets (dress only)
- NO ZIP!
- Easy to shorten or lengthen, with guides on your pattern
- Unlined
Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes UK 8-18. Sizing and fabric requirements can be found here.
Fabric Suggestions: Light to medium weight woven fabrics to accommodate gathered neckline. Denim, cotton lawn, chambray, linen, crepe.
Trims required: Matching thread, fusible interfacing 20cm x 40cm, elastic 1.2cm wide x 40cm.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
Your paper pattern purchase includes a full size pattern printed on high quality 60gsm paper and a fully illustrated booklet (ENGLISH ONLY) to guide you through sewing the pattern.
Photo credits: Maven Patterns