Grainline Studio : Austin Dress
GARMENT DETAILS
The Austin is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line (View A) or midi-length gathered skirt (View B) and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button-band closures at the side seams add both function and interest.
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facing, inserting buttonholes, and attaching buttons.
Sizes 0 - 18
SUGGESTED FABRICS
Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way designs.
NOTIONS
Thread, sixteen 11/16" - 3/4" buttons, one 3/8" button, 1-1/2" of elastic cording.
View A : 1 yard fusible interfacing
View B : 1-1/2 yards fusible interfacing
DIFFICULTY
Advanced Beginner
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
View A
44" wide : 2 1/2 - 3 yards
54" wide : 2 1/4 - 2 5/8 yards
View B
44" wide : 3 1/8 yards (sizes 0 - 8); 4 1/8 - 4 1/4 yards (sizes 10 - 18)
54" wide : 3 1/8 - 3 1/4 yards