digital melrose top + dress sewing pattern

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This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on home printers that use either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper or at a print shop that can print A0-sized pattern sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.

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Description

You can make a casual top or an elegant dress with the Melrose pattern. The relaxed-fit top or dress has a wide round neckline and dolman short sleeve, and it is the perfect blank canvas to showcase your pretty fabric. The Melrose Top + Dress comes in A, B, C, D and DD cups for a better fit. The Melrose Top + Dress pattern has three views, and you can make one of each for different occasions!

All views include:

• Options for A, B, C, D and DD cups
• C, D and DD cups have bust darts
• Wide, scoop neckline finished with bias binding
• Dolman short sleeves with cuffs
• Unlined
• Layers feature—print only the sizes you need

View A includes:

• Dress with cinched waist and elastic through casing
• Ample, functional, in-seam pockets

View B includes:

• Top with cinched waist and elastic through casing
• Gathered peplum

View C includes:

• Short, boxy top with bottom band

Sizes: 00 – 20

Suggested Fabrics

Primary Fabric: Use lightweight to medium weight woven fabric with good drape. Rayon twill, chambray and linen are great choices.

Lining: For View A use lightweight, stable woven fabric such as cotton. The dress is not lined, but the lining is used for the pockets. If your fabric is lightweight, you can use primary fabric as lining too.

Notions

• For View A: 16" (41 cm) of 1/2" (1.25 cm)-wide fusible stay tape (or cut your own on straight grain).
• For Views A and B: 5/8" (1.5 cm) wide elastic as long as your waist.

Size Chart and Fabric Requirements

Click to enlarge the final images at above right.

Choosing your Size

• Determine your cup size—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2″ (5 cm), use B cup; 3″ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4″ (10 cm), use D cup; 5″ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
• After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
• Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are in between sizes, choose the smaller size.
• It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust and waist. See “Blend Sizes” in instructions for details.
• If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the top (see instructions for details).
• It is highly recommended that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.