Field Of Dreams Strappy Tiered Dress & Top

The Field Of Dreams Dress features a fully lined bodice, waist dart, a choice of necklines, in classic or button-up front.

Add narrow or wide straps & the skirt tiers to create your dream dress.

With the main tutorial providing straightforward instructions, you can effortlessly sew up to 50 unique dresses! 

WATCH THE VIDEO to see what's in this pattern.

◄FEATURES

• Fully lined bodice
• Easy fit (not loose)
• Dart for bust shaping with darts
• Pull on (no zips)
• 3 Classic necklines - straight, high & v-neck
• 2 Button front necklines - straight & v-neck
• Classic back
• Wide or narrow fixed straps
• 10 Top & skirt options from a crop top to a maxi.

Plus, learn new techniques - gathering with elastic. This technique is a game-changer, significantly cutting down the time typically spent on sewing a gathered dress while offering an opportunity to master new skills.

For added flair, explore the creative options included in the Get Creative section to tailor your garment into your dream dress or top. 

• Low back option
• Ruffle straps
• Adjustable straps
• Spaghetti straps
• Tied straps
• Waist ties
• Buttons or snaps
• Mock button front
• Colour blocking
• And of course.... Pockets! (in seam pockets)

◄SIZING

• Sizes (AU) 4-30.
• Upper bust 73-135cm (28-53").
• See the size chart here.

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

FABRIC

• Designed for woven fabrics.
• Suggested fabrics - rayon, linen, linen blends, cotton (not too thick), crepe (woven), tencel, light chambray, modal (woven).
• View the fabric requirements here.

 

TRIMS

• Interfacing (fusing) - weight to match your fabric.
• Optional : Soft clear elastic for gathering with elastic option.
• 6mm (1/4") elastic for low back option.
• Optional : 12mm (1/2") bra slider and ring for adjustable straps option.

◄PATTERN SPECS

• FORMAT: Digital PDF pattern
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4/Letter), A0 Copy Shop, Projector.
• PROJECTOR FILES: Includes multi colour & black size lines, large text & full pattern pieces. Centre fold line so you can cut on the fold if needed.
• LAYERED: Yes.
• VIDEO: Gathering with elastic technique. Full bust adjustment. 
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven
• MEASUREMENTS: All patterns are in metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Get for free here. 
• METRIC & IMPERIAL: Our tutorials are in both centimetres & inches. They include the seam allowance.

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