The third quarter of 2018 Build a Wardrobe kicks off today with the launch of the Frances Dress pattern. The Frances Dress has three body variations—the top, T-shirt dress, and baby doll dress—along with two sleeve length options, an optional collar, and optional side seam pockets. The simple silhouette provides a blank canvas for embellishment—or make a basic in every version to add easy pieces to your wardrobe.
The relaxed fit of the top and T-shirt dress is perfect for the heat of summer, while the dress gives you the option for layering over leggings or tights in cooler weather. This pattern is a quick sew—especially when using the V-neckline—and could be used to make a shirt or dress for each day of the week.
The Frances Dress pattern is included in the Build a Wardrobe subscription but can be purchased à la carte on our Studio Books + Patterns page here.
The nested pattern includes sizes XS up to XXL. The paper pattern is $24, and the digital pattern comes in both US Letter and A4 (for our international customers) formats and is priced at $18. Visit our Journal here for instructions for home printing.
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P.S.: We ask that you respect our creative integrity when working with this, or any pattern, and not produce garments to sell.