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