Custom size
Note: begin by taking your hip measurement
Front/back: cut four (quarter of hip plus 24cm) x 72cm rectangles
Neckband: cut one 5cm x 74cm strip on the bias
Cuff: cut two 10cm x 45cm strips
Belt: cut one 14cm x 152cm strip
Belt loops: cut two 3cm x 10cm strips
1.5cm seam allowance used unless otherwise stated.
To fit
Bust: 36”
Waist: 27”
Hip: 36”
Neck to waist: 17”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15”
Cutting guide
Bodice Front: cut one on fold from fabric and lining
Bodice Back: cut two (one reversed) from fabric and lining
Skirt: cut two 54.6cm x 61cm rectangles from fabric
Belt, cut four 6.35cm x 114cm strips from fabric
Note: a 1.3cm seam allowance is included except on the neck (6mm seam allowance also included)
The dimensions for this top are made to fit a UK size 14 – 16. Increase or reduce the measurements to suit your size, using an existing pattern to guide you.
Note: Before you start, it's important to jot down the following measurements to ensure an accurate fit:
Bust point to bust point: ___
Bust to waistline: ___
Bust to underarm: ___
Middle back: ___
Middle waist:___
