Cashmerette Patterns : Washington Dress
The Washington is a chic dress that mixes knits and woven fabrics for both comfort and style. With three sleeve variations, an easy pull-on design, and a modern A-line skirt, it's the perfect dress for either work or play.
View A has short sleeves, View B has 3/4 length sleeves, View C has long sleeves
For women's sizes 12 - 28, cup sizes C - H
Recommended Fabric
Bodice - light to midweight stretch jersey or ITY
Yoke - mid to heavyweight knit, like ponte or scuba
Skirt - mid to heavyweight wovens, like cotton, linen, or upholstery
Fabric Requirements
45" Wide Fabric
View A Knit Bodice : 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 yd
View B Knit Bodice : 1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd
View C Knit Bodice : 2 - 2 1/8 yd
Knit Yoke : 1/2 yd
Woven Skirt : 1 1/2 yd
60" Wide Fabric
View A Knit Bodice : 7/8 - 1 yd
View B Knit Bodice : 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd
View C Knit Bodice : 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd
Knit Yoke : 3/8 yd
Woven Skirt : 1 1/2 yd
Notions : clear elastic, ballpoint needle