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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.
Sewn in a soft blush pink linen, this six-step dress oozes femininity with delicate bust darts, a bold notch neckline and flattering three-quarter sleeves. You could also switch it up in rich blue denim hues, or a cool lightweight chambray for a refreshing twist on a classic shift.
1 Download the template at sewmag.co.uk, then print out and follow the cutting guide. Make the darts by following the markings on the pattern, then join the lower centre back seam to the notch and neaten the raw edges. Carefully apply the zip to the centre back opening.
2 Join the front and back at the shoulder seam, right sides together. Prepare the neck facing, right sides together, then pair the front and back neck facings at the shoulder seam. Neaten the raw inner edge of the facing; you can overlock this or turn a narrow 5mm hem and stitch.
3 With right sides together, gently pin the neck facing to the neck edge; you could draw a chalk line to a point at the centre front to follow when stitching, then erase once finished. Trim and clip the neck edge, then under-stitch as close as you can to the upper edge of the notch.
4 Pair the front and back at the side seams, right sides together. Stitch to the mark at the side vent. Join the sleeves, right sides together, then neaten the raw edges. Sew two rows of long ease stitches at the upper edge of the sleeves. With right sides together, pin the sleeve into the armhole.
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