The Acton Dress - The Acton dress is beautifully designed and carefully drafted to include many interesting details, to make this a very enjoyable sew for confident sewers.
View A features a fitted bodice with a low back and thin shoulder straps. The skirt is A-line, and includes (optional) in-seam pockets in the side seams.
View B features a fitted bodice with racer-back and thin shoulder straps. The skirt is a wrap that can be tied in a number of ways to achieve different silhouettes.
Recommended fabrics: The Acton dress is compatible with a range of different fabrics. Your choice of fabric will govern the silhouette you achieve.
For view A, consider using mid-weight fabrics such as: linen, cotton or chambray. For a softer silhouette, consider sateen, silk (crepe de chine or habotai) or viscose (rayon).
For view B, fabrics with good drape will work best. Consider silk or polyester crepe de chine, viscose (rayon) or a lightweight cotton or linen.
Please note: For 115cm (45in) wide fabrics in all sizes and 150cm (60in) wide in sizes E-J, the skirt will need to be cut on the cross grain (due to the scale of the pattern pieces). When selecting fabric, be careful to choose a fabric that does not have a directional print and drapes well in both directions.
NOTIONS - VIEW A
- 40cm (16in) invisible zip
- Coordinating thread
NOTIONS - VIEW B
- 50cm (19in) invisible zip
- Coordinating thread
Pattern Details.
Sizes included: A to J (AUS sizing) 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
In the Folds patterns are drafted for a B cup bust. Please check the finished garment measurements chart in the pattern, before deciding whether or not you need to make an adjustment.
Patterns are drafted for height of 170cm (5'7") and include a ‘lengthen / shorten line’ so you can make adjustments to suit your height.
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Fabric Requirements:
View A
115cm 1.6m 1.7m 1.7m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 2.1m 2.1m 2.2m 2.2m
150cm 1.3m 1.3m 1.4m 1.4m 1.4m 1.4m 1.6m 1.7m 1.8m 1.8m
View B
115cm 2.4m 2.5m 2.6m 2.7m 2.8m 2.9m 3.2m 3.4m 3.5m 3.7m
150cm 1.9m 1.9m 2.0m 2.0m 2.1m 2.2m 2.4m 2.5m 2.7m 2.8m
Sewing level for this pattern: Suitable for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced sewing levels.