The Rae Dress – Forward side seams and a deep lantern hem subtly shape this knee length pull-on shift dress. Other design features include a wide gathered neckline, inseam pockets with topstitch detail and options for a sleek sleeveless look with bound armholes (View A) or soft elbow length sleeves with gathered hems (View B). This dress is versatile and trans-seasonal.
Suitable fabrics for include linen, cotton poplin, light-weight wool, light-weight denim.
Pattern Details.
Sizes included: (AUS sizing) 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18
Size Chart
Bust Waist Hip
6 81cm 69cm 91cm
8 86cm 74cm 96cm
10 91cm 79cm 101cm
12 96cm 84cm 106cm
14 101cm 89cm 111cm
16 106cm 94cm 116cm
18 111cm 99cm 121cm
Fabric Requirements:
View A ( sleeveless dress) 140cm wide fabric 1.55, 1.55, 1.55, 1.6, 2.1, 2.15, 2.2
View B ( sleeved dress) 140cm wide fabric 1.8, 1.9, 1.9, 1.95, 2.2, 2.2, 2.3
Recommended fabrics: linen, cotton poplin, light-weight wool, light-weight denim.
Notions: thread, 25cm x tear-away Vilene, 9mm(3/8") elastic (meterage above).
Finished length of Rae Dress (from centre back): 93cm (36 3/4”), 94cm (37”), 95cm (37 1/2"), 96.5cm (38”), 98cm (38 1/2"), 99cm (39"), 100cm (39 1/2")
Finished measurement at bust: 89cm (35”), 91.5cm (36”), 96.5cm (38”), 101.5cm (40”), 106.5cm (42"), 111.5cm (44"), 117cm (46")
Finished measurement at hip: 104cm (41”), 106.5cm (42”), 111.5cm (44”), 117cm (46”), 123cm (48"), 127cm (50"), 132cm (52")
Finished length of sleeve (View B only): 27cm (10 3/4"), 28cm (11"), 29cm (11 1/2"), 30.5cm (12"), 31.5cm (12 1/2), 33cm (13"), 34cm (13 1/2")
Seam Allowance: seam allowances are included in pattern. Suitable for intermediate beginners to advanced sewers.