The Fractal Dress Pattern was developed exclusively for our 2019 Build a Wardrobe program. When we were developing the pattern, we were drawn to the modern lines the pattern pieces create; they allow the endless opportunity to experiment with colors. Launching last month, the pattern has been popular with The School of Making community and many of you have already completed a basic garment.
Find details below for our “color block” designs to use as more project inspiration.
To make it easy, we’ve put together a bundle of pre-selected fabric colors to make the Fractal Crossover Top or Fractal Dress as imaged. Each bundle comes with enough fabric to make a single layer garment. Choose to add matching thread to complete your garment as shown. (Please note you will have plenty of thread left over to keep on hand in your studio for other projects.) If you have your own thread or want to use different colors, you can purchase Button Craft Thread here. We also offer free Resource downloads showing the cutting guides for the dress and the crossover top.
Shop The Fractal Bundle here.
Find The Fractal Dress Pattern here.
Below you will find a guide to match the fabric colors to your pattern pieces and the design choices for our Fractal Crossover Top and Fractal Dress.
The Fractal Crossover Top Pattern Design Choices
Pattern variation – Fractal Crossover Top
Sleeve variation – Short Sleeve
Neckline variation – Crew
Fabric weight – 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey, single layer
Fabric color – Parchment, Ochre, Verdant, Forest, Black
Button craft thread – Cream, Dogwood, Sage, Brown, Black
Knots – Inside
Seams – Inside Felled
The Fractal Crossover Top Pattern Fabric Color Guide
Crossover Top Right Side Front – Parchment fabric; Cream thread
Crossover Top Right Center Front – Parchment fabric; Cream thread
Crossover Top Left Center Front Back Sleeve – Parchment fabric; Cream thread
Fractal Top Side Back – Ochre fabric; Dogwood thread
Fractal Top Center Back – Verdant fabric; Sage thread
Front Sleeve – Ochre fabric, Dogwood thread; Forest fabric, Brown thread
Back Sleeve – Ochre fabric, Dogwood thread; Forest fabric, Brown thread
The Fractal Dress Pattern Design Choices
Pattern variation – Fractal Dress
Sleeve variation – 3/4 Sleeve
Neckline variation – Funnel
Fabric weight – 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey, single layer
Fabric color for outer layer – Parchment, Ochre, Verdant, Forest, Black
Button craft thread – Cream, Dogwood, Sage, Brown, Black
Knots – Inside
Seams – Inside Felled
The Fractal Dress Pattern Fabric Color Guide
Fractal Dress Side Back Bodice – Ochre fabric; Dogwood thread
Fractal Dress Center Back Bodice – Verdant fabric; Sage thread
Fractal Dress Center Front Bodice – Verdant fabric; Sage thread
Fractal Dress Side Front Bodice – Ochre fabric; Dogwood thread
Fractal Dress Side Back Skirt – Black fabric; Black thread
Fractal Dress Center Back Skirt – Forest fabric; Brown thread
Fractal Dress Center Front Skirt – Forest fabric; Brown thread
Fractal Dress Side Front Skirt – Black fabric; Black thread
Back Sleeve – Parchment fabric; Cream thread
Front Sleeve – Parchment fabric; Cream thread