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100 Acts of Sewing - Dress No 3

100 Acts of Sewing - Dress No 3

$24.95 - $24.95
$24.95
$24.95 - $24.95
$24.95

Founded by Sonya Philip and based on a strong mission, 100 Acts of Sewing is based on her very thoughtful and artisanal approach to fashion and making. I encourage you to read more about it here, but my favourite insight in her beautiful statement of purpose is this, "Making clothing is a conscious choice; it is an investment of time over convenience. The creation of a functional garment, engenders self-sufficiency and happiness. Since it is perilous to compare what one makes to the immutable perfection of store-bought, in sewing for oneself it is the work itself, and the recognition of flaws and gradual achievement of better skills as part of that work, that produces satisfaction."

Dress No. 3 is a caftan with a V-neck front and center seam. The sleeves and body are one piece and side vents add to the freedom of movement. It's perfect for lounging inside or pool-side. You will want to wear this everywhere.

A separate instruction book takes you through all the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. Dress length is 42 inches (107 cm) - 46 inches (117 cm) from shoulder. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with eight nested sizes.

Full bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm);

M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm);

XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2X: 47 inches (119 cm);

3X: 50 inches (127 cm);  4X: 53 inches (135 cm)

Recommended fabric:

Cotton lawn and voile, light-weight linen and natural fiber blend fabric (no jersey or knits)

Yardage requirements:

using 45 inch width fabric (114 cm)

XS: 2 5/8 yards (2.4 m); S - M: 2 3/4 yards (2.55 m); L: 3 yards (2.75 m); XL - 2X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m) 

using 60 inch width fabric (152 cm)

3X: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m); 4X: 3.5 yards (3.2 m) 

If desired, additional 1/2 yd (0.5m) or fat quarter of contrast fabric for bias tape. Optional notion: 3/4" (18mm) bias tape maker

Garments made using 100 Acts of Sewing patterns are for personal use only and are not intended for commercial sewing.