Buy the Skagen Dress and Top sewing pattern from Wardrobe by Me. Skagen is a light and airy summer essential with a relaxed, feminine silhouette. The design features a softly gathered neckline with elastic at the front and back, and slender shoulder straps formed from extended armhole bindings. Choose between a breezy hip-length top or a short or long tiered dress. 

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note: The pattern does not include pieces for the gathered ruffles (dresses A and B). These are simple rectangles which you cut using measurements provided in the instructions.

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight woven fabric in cotton, linen, silk or viscose.

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Top, 1.2 - 1.5 m (1.25 - 1.75 yd) // Short dress A, 1.5 - 2 m (1.75 - 2.25 yd) // Long dress B, 2.25 - 2.75 m (2.5 - 3 yd).

Sizing: 2XS – 4XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 24, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.5-1 cm wide elastic (see chart).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (8 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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