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ADVENTUROUS BEGINNER PATTERN
UK SIZES 8-20

This very feminine, pretty dress is vintage in its' inspiration, a trend that doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. We love this style, it really is a flattering and also, modest dress that would suit pretty much any occasion depending on which fabric and accessories you choose for it. Our photos show the dress in a dress weight cotton, and a floaty tana lawn, either fabric suits this style well.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light-to-mid-weight cotton, tana lawn, rayon, silk, satin, cotton blends, bamboo cottons and bamboo silk. Anything with a gentle drape.

NOTIONS
50cm medium weight interfacing
22" concealed zip

USEFUL SKILL VIDEOS

• Transferring markings
• Sewing darts
• Invisible zip insert
• Setting sleeves
• Hemming

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL
Photo tutorial by After Dark Sewing

WHY NOT TRY
If the style of the English Tea Dress catches your eye, you'll love the vintage-inspired Amelia Tea Dress with its shirred waist or take your skills further with the fully-lined bodice of the Sienna Dress.