The Canyon Dress and Top is a breezy, versatile sewing pattern, designed to make you feel comfortable and cute as you swish through the world. It features a band collar, and v-neckline finished with a placket. There is gathering along the front and back yoke seams, giving it a nice amount of ease. The pattern includes options for long sleeves finished at the wrist with elastic, or short sleeves that hit mid bicep. This is a pull on pattern with no zippers or buttons. The dress view features a comfortable elastic waistband and a tiered skirt with roomy pockets. Pair it with your favorite sweater on an evening stroll or dress it up and wear it on a fancy date!
Fabric Recommendations
The Canyon Dress and Shirt is designed for light to mid weight woven fabrics. Fabrics with a bit of drape will give you more of the dressy look, while crisp fabric will give you a classic sundress vibe. Rayon challis, silk, lawn, voile, linen are all great fabrics for this garment.
Notions
Matching thread
Chalk or removable marking tool
1/2”[1.3cm] wide elastic 1.63 yard [1.5 meters]
Optional: 1/4” [.6cm] wide Wonder Tape
Model Fit Notes
The floral dress version is sewn up in a rayon challis in a size 3X C/D cup size.
The cream dress version is sewn up in a 100% linen fabric in a size small B/C cup size.
The striped top version is sewn up in a linen in a size 3X C/D cup size.
The sheer top version is sewn up in a silk chiffon fabric in a size small B/C cup size.
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