Tessuti
Forward side seams and a deep lantern hem subtly shape this knee length pull-on shift dress. Other design features include a wide gathered neckline, inseam pockets with topstitch detail and options for a sleek sleeveless look with bound armholes (View A) or soft elbow length sleeves with gathered hems (View B). This dress is versatile and trans-seasonal.
Suitable fabrics for include linen, cotton poplin, light-weight wool, light-weight denim.
Sizes included: (AUS sizing) 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18
| Size Chart |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
| Bust |
81cm |
86cm |
91cm |
96cm |
101cm |
106cm |
111cm |
| Waist |
69cm |
74cm |
79cm |
84cm |
89cm
|
94cm |
99cm |
| Hip |
91cm |
96cm |
101cm |
106cm |
111cm |
116cm |
121cm |
Meterage
View A (Sleeveless Dress):
| 140cm Fabric |
|
1.55
mts
|
1.55
mts
|
1.60
mts
|
2.10
mts
|
2.15
mts
|
2.20
mts
|
|
9mm (3/8") elastic for neck
|
59 cm |
60 cm |
62 cm |
64 cm |
66 cm |
68 cm |
70 cm
|
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|
|
|
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View B (Sleeved Dress):
|
140cm Fabric
|
1.80
mts
|
1.90
mts
|
1.90
mts
|
1.95
mts
|
2.20
mts
|
2.20
mts
|
2.30
mts
|
|
9mm (3/8") elastic for neck
|
59 cm
|
60 cm |
62 cm
|
64 cm
|
66 cm
|
68 cm
|
70 cm
|
|
9mm (3/8") elastic for sleeve (cut in half)
|
66 cm |
68 cm |
71 cm |
73.5 cm |
76 cm |
78 cm |
81 cm |
Recommended fabrics: linen, cotton poplin, light-weight wool, light-weight denim.
Notions: thread, 25cm x tear-away Vilene, 9mm(3/8") elastic (meterage above).
Finished length of Rae Dress (from centre back): 93cm (36 3/4”), 94cm (37”), 95cm (37 1/2"), 96.5cm (38”), 98cm (38 1/2"), 99cm (39"), 100cm (39 1/2")
Finished measurement at bust: 89cm (35”), 91.5cm (36”), 96.5cm (38”), 101.5cm (40”), 106.5cm (42"), 111.5cm (44"), 117cm (46")
Finished measurement at hip: 104cm (41”), 106.5cm (42”), 111.5cm (44”), 117cm (46”), 123cm (48"), 127cm (50"), 132cm (52")
Finished length of sleeve (View B only): 27cm (10 3/4"), 28cm (11"), 29cm (11 1/2"), 30.5cm (12"), 31.5cm (12 1/2), 33cm (13"), 34cm (13 1/2")
Seam Allowance: seam allowances are included in pattern. Suitable for intermediate beginners to advanced sewers.
