True Bias Calvin wrap dress
The Calvin pattern is a wrap dress and top with exposed bias binding that extends into long ties to form a bow closure. It has rings and sliders which create adjustable shoulder straps for an easy fit. View A is a short top that hits approximately two inches below the natural waist. View B is a straight dress that hits at mid calf.
Fabric:
Light to medium weight woven fabrics that press well such as linen, chambray, rayon challis, silk crepe de chine and cotton.
Notions:
Coordinating thread, hand sewing needle, 2 of each - 1/2" bra ring and sliders, bias binding (1m)
Optional: 1 x 1/4" sew on snap
Difficulty: intermediate
Sizes: 0-18
Fabric requirements (metres):
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0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
View A 45” wide |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
n/a |
n/a |
View A 54” wide |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
View B 45” wide |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
n/a |
n/a |
View B 54” wide |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.3 |