Pattern Description:  The new drop-waist dress is sleeveless with bias binding finishes on the armholes and neckline. It features gathers along the front neckline and a keyhole opening with a bias extending into a tie at the back of the neck. You can make a top or a dress with a drop-waist and side seam pockets.

The pattern is easy to modify.  You can extend the top to your desired dress length and add bias binding or a statement ruffle at the hem (see examples in images)

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner

Fabric Suggestions:  Light to mid weight fabrics such as silk, viscose/rayon, linen or cotton (shirting, poplin, lawn or seersucker). 

Fabric Requirements Dress:

110-120 cm fabric width
Size XS & S = 2.3 m
Size M & L - 2.4 m
Size XL, 2XL & 3XL = NA 


140-150 cm fabric width
Size XS, S, M & L - 2.0 m
Size XL - 2.2 m
Size 2XL & 3XL - 2.4 m 

Fabric Requirements Top:

110-120 cm fabric width
Size XS - 1.1 m

Size S, M & L - 1.4 m
Size XL - 1.6 m
Size 2XL & 3XL - 1.7m 

140-150 cm fabric width
Size XS- 0.9 m
Size S, M & L - 1 m

Size XL -  1.2 m
Size 2XL & 3XL - 1.3 m 

Notions
Matching thread
Fusible interfacing
Optional - Pre-made bias binding (fabric allowance includes making bias binding from dress fabric). The recommended width of a ready-made bias binding is 1.5cm -2 cm: 

• Neckline = 120 cm

• Armhole = 100 cm – 140 cm depending on size

• Waist = 102 cm – 160 cm depending on size