Buy the Appleton Dress sewing pattern from Cashmerette. This classic knit wrap dress is designed to play up your curves with a crossover front, built-in waist tie and deep V-neck. Designed by and for curvy women, the Appleton’s innovative neckband construction prevents gaping across your bust, and Cashmerette’s C-H cup sizing means you’ll feel comfortable without adjustments. Do a celebratory shimmy, because this bodice has you well covered!
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
What we think: This is a versatile wardrobe staple that you will make and wear time and time again.
Suggested fabrics: Light to midweight knit fabric such as jersey or ITY, with at least 50% crosswise stretch.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 0 - 16: 45"" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 7/8 - 3 1/2 yd (2.5 - 3.2 m) // 55"" (140 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 2 7/8 yd (2.3 - 2.7 m).
Sizes 12 - 32: 45"" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 - 5 yd (3.6 - 4.5 m) // 60"" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/4 - 3 7/8 yd (2.5 - 3.5 m).
Sizing: US 0 - 16 or US 12 - 32 (approx. UK 8 - 18 or UK 14 - 34, based on our ) in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.
Note: The 0-16 and 12-32 size ranges were developed separately. The 0-16 range differs from the 12-32 range in the following ways: the bust darts are slightly higher, there is less ease at the waist and hip, the waist is slightly lower, the front length is slightly shorter, and in some cases the side seams are slightly straighter.
Notions: Ballpoint or stretch needle; 6"" (15 cm) of clear 1/4"" (6 mm) elastic (optional).
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