All fabric is priced by the metre, with a minimum cut of 0.2 metres. You can order in 10cm increments, such as 0.3, 0.7, or 1.6 metres.
All fabric is priced by the metre, with a minimum cut of 0.2 metres. You can order in 10cm increments, such as 0.3, 0.7, or 1.6 metres.
Make a Statement with this Effortlessly Stylish Swooshy Dress Pattern!
Get ready to swoosh through every season with this endlessly versatile on-trend dress pattern! Designed for all occasions, it looks stunning in a cool cotton for summer, cozy needlecord for winter, or a drapey viscose for that extra swish factor. With an easy-fitting bodice, flattering bust darts, and a classic button-front, this dress brings effortless style to your wardrobe.
The gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or transformed with a trendy midi-length tiered panel. Customize your look with short sleeves for warm days or billowy full-length sleeves with elasticated cuffs for a touch of drama. It even includes an optional narrow tie to cinch the waist, plus side seam pockets for ultimate functionality!
Lyra's Features:
• Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening
• Classic two-piece collar and stand
• Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look
• Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs
• Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist
• And, of course, side seam pockets!
This pattern is your ticket to a wardrobe staple you'll want to sew in every fabric for every season!
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton lawn, voile, seersucker, chambray, double gauze, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lighter weight needlecord.
SUPPLIES
• Fabric
• 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing
• Matching thread
• 5 x 12-15mm (1/2-5/8in) buttons
• Long sleeve version: Your wrist measurement x 2 in 10mm (3/8in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot
At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.