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Marilyn Dress
Marilyn Dress

Marilyn Dress

Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Designer
Designer
Amanda Walker
Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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About this pattern

This frock by Amanda Walker will cause the ‘it’s got pockets’ dance, a universal bop among stitchers which involves a joyous leap in the air, followed by a hearty cheer! As well as our favourite feature, you’ll have the chance to master working with ribbing, inserting sleeves and sewing with stretch knits. We recommend setting aside an afternoon to savour this beginner project.

Essentials

  • Stretch knit fabric, 2m (150cm)
  • Ribbing, 2m

Sizes

  • 8-24

Cutting guide

  • Front: cut one on the fold
  • Back: cut one on the fold
  • Sleeve: cut two
  • Pocket: cut four
  • Bottom band: cut two on the fold
  • Cuff: cut two from ribbing
  • Neckband: cut one from ribbing
  • 1.5cm seam allowance used throughout, unless otherwise stated.

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    1. Download the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, then print out and follow the cutting guide. Pin a pocket to each side seam of the front and back dress, right sides together, between the notches marked on the pattern. Sew using a 6mm seam, then neaten the edge using an overlocker or zig zag stitch. Press the seam outwards towards the pocket.

    2. With right sides together, pin each sleeve to the front and back dress, matching the notches. Stitch in place and neaten the seam allowance, then press the seam towards the sleeve. Pin the underarm and side seams of the dress, right sides together, and all round the pockets. Sew the seam from the wrist edge of the sleeve, down the side seam, 2.5cm below the top o

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