Ikatee Sakura dress and blouse

Sakura is loose fitting with many options including 2 lengths (blouse or dress above the knee), round or square neckline, short kimono style sleeves or long sleeves. The front yoke has a facing and optional lace, piping or ladder hemstitch band. French seams are used on the sides and under the sleeves for a professional finish. 

Main fabric: poplin, light twill, batiste, double gauze, soft denim, linen, thin baby corduroy, cotton, cotton/viscose, soft wool. 

Trims: thin woven fusible interfacing (80 x 6cm), 4 buttons of 9-12mm, 150-160cm of piping, lace or ladder hemstitch band (optional).

Skill level: intermediate

What you will learn with this sewing pattern: how to assemble a facing, gather a skirt, make a button placket, place a piping, lace or ladder hemstitch band, make French seams. 

Size chart for women:
This pattern is offered from size 32 to 52 for an average stature of 165 cm. The size 32 corresponds approximately to a 14 years, the size 34 rather to a 16 years. It is recommended that you first take your measurements and choose the most suitable pattern size. If you hesitate between 2 sizes, it is preferable to choose the one you take in the store.