PDF Pattern - Azure Dress, Skirt + Top | Closet Core Patterns

PDF Pattern - Azure Dress, Skirt + Top | Closet Core PatternsWith 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.

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.

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Skill Level: Beginner

Size Ranges: 0-20 & 14-32

• Size chart 0-20 - click here
• Size chart 14-32 - click here

Fabric Requirements:

• Fabric Requirements 0-20 - click here
• Fabric Requirements 14-32 - click here

Finished Garment Measurements: 

• Finished Garment Measurements 0-20 - click here
• Finished Garment Measurements 14-32 - click here

Fabric Suggestion:

For more structure, choose light to mid-weight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, batiste, chambray, double gauze, batiste and shirtings. 

For a drapier dress, choose light to mid-weight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, Tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.

Notions:

• 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