Joan Dress
£8.00Joan Dress – Vintage Inspired Sew Pattern
Fitted bodice and skirt gives the dress a sassy, feminine feel. The bodice is fitted with darts at the waist and back shoulder, and features a gently scooped neckline. Stylish ¾ length sleeves and a 60s inspired tie collar give the dress a super elegant feel. Designed to hit below the knee, the skirt is semi-fitted with darts and sports a kick pleat at the back hem. The whole dress is fully lined, giving you a gorgeously professional-feeling finish.
The Joan Dress comes in UK sizes 8-20 and is aimed at intermediate dressmakers who have made a few garments before.
Joan works beautifully in a variety of different woven fabrics. We recommend using a medium weight drapey fabric with some structure – you don’t want to use anything too lightweight and fluid. For the cooler months lightweight wools work gorgeously and suiting fabrics are perfect. Crepes would be stunning. For the lining we like to use rayon, a lightweight crepe de chine or acetate.
The booklet contains full instructions with beautifully illustrated diagrams.
You will need:
- a medium weight drapey fabric with some structure
- lining fabric
- lightweight interfacing
- a 22″ invisible zip
- a hook and eye