Chalk and Notch Ivie Dress, Top and Skirt

Buy the Ivie Dress, Top and Skirt sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. Ivie is a woven dress or two-piece set in a maxi length. The pattern has three sleeve options: a tank ruffle, cap sleeve and 3/4 length sleeve. The neckline, sleeve cuff and waistline are adjustable with drawstrings. The waistline is designed to sit high at the natural waist. The top is a cropped length. The skirt includes in-seam pockets, a large hem ruffle and a drawstring elastic waist.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– 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?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics. Choosing a stable fabric will make sewing the bias casings easier. Rayon challis, rayon twill, rayon voile, cotton block prints, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen, chambray.

Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly.

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Tank dress, 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 yd (2.5 - 3.4 m) // Dress with cap sleeves, 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.7 m) // Dress with 3/4 sleeves, 3 1/2 - 5 yd (3.2 - 4.6 m) // Tank, 1 - 1 1/2 yd (0.9 - 1.4 m) // Top with cap sleeves, 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd (1.1 - 1.6 m) // Top with 3/4 sleeves, 2 - 2 1/2 yd (1.8 - 2.3 m) // Skirt, 2 - 2 3/4 yd (1.8 - 2.5 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30, based on our standardised size chart) with A/B and C/D bust cup options. Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Use the high bust and full bust measurements to determine your size when sewing the dress, tank or top. Use the hip measurement to determine your size when sewing the skirt. The waist, neckline and sleeves are adjustable with drawstrings and elastic. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.

This pattern includes two bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0" and 2" (5 cm) use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2" (5 cm) and 4" (10 cm) use the C/D cup. If you have more than a 4" (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.

Notions: 1 1/2 yd of 1/4” elastic; 1 1/2 yd of 1/2” elastic // Optional: small piece of fusible interfacing; ribbon for ties if not using main fabric.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (70 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 146"); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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