Dress it up or down, this boxy top or dress is going to be an essential wardrobe addition. The front pleat detail is enough to make this design stand out. The simple rouleaux loop-back neck closure reflects the simplicity of the silhouette.

Skill level; Intermediate

This is a multi-size PDF pattern including sizes 6 – 18. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern

Suitable fabrics – Light to medium weight woven cottons such as poplin, chambray or dress weight denims. Crisp linens, needlecord, lightweight wools. If you are a confident dressmaker you could use tencel, tencel linen, and laundered linen.

This PDF gives you the A4 and A0(copy shop) versions.

 

You will need one 11-15mm button and matching thread. Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Top

	Size 6 & 8	Size 10 - 14	Size 16 & 18
110cm wide	1.45M	1.7M	1.75M
120cm wide	1.45M	1.45M	1.5M
140cm wide	1M	1.45M	1.5M
150cm wide	1M	1M*	1.5M
Interfacing	0.2M	0.2M	0.2M

* for the size 14 it is a tight lay, if in doubt buy fabric for the larger size. Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Dress

	Size 6 & 8	Size 10 - 14	Size 16 & 18
110cm wide	2.65M	2.95M	3M
120cm wide	2.65M	2.7M	3M
140cm wide	2.65M	2.7M	3M
150cm wide	1.6M	2.7M	2.7M
Interfacing	0.2M	0.2M	0.2M

Finished Measurements

	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	101.4	105.4	109.4	114.3	119.2	124.1	129
Top Length	56	56.5	57	57.5	58	58.5	59
Dress length	111.6	112.1	112.6	113.2	113.8	114.4	115
Sleeve Length	14.75	15	15.25	15.5	15.8	16.1	16.4

UK Sizing

	Size 6	Size 8	Size 10	Size 12	Size 14	Size 16	Size 18
Waist	61cm/24"	65cm/25.5"	69cm/27"	74cm/29"	79cm/31"	84cm/33"	89cm/35"
Hips	86cm/34"	90cm/35.5"	94cm/37"	99cm/38.75"	104cm/41"	109cm/43"	114cm/44"
Bust	78cm/30.75"	82cm/32.25"	86cm/33.75"	91cm/35.75"	96cm/37.75"	100cm/39.25"	106cm/41.75"