Wiksten : Women's Shift Dress & Top Sewing Pattern
This loose shift is both comfortable and elegant, the perfect wardrobe staple. Choose from three different lengths : a cropped top, above the knee dress, or calf length dress with side slits. The top has a plain back, while the dress has added fullness from back gathers. Patch pockets, waist tie, and three quarter length sleeve options are included. Neck is finished with an easy to sew facing.
For women's sizes 0 - 22
Suggested Fabrics
Mid to light-weight woven fabric with good drape such as brushed cotton, gauze, voile, lawn, chambray, silk crepe, silk noil, linen
Fabric Requirements for 54" wide fabric
Top : 1 7/8 - 2 1/4 yards
Short Dress : 2 3/4 - 3 1/4 yards
Long Dress : 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 yards (sizes 0 - 8) or 3 5/8 - 3 7/8 yards (sizes 10 - 22)
Notions
1/4 yd lightweight fusible interfacing (optional)