Buy the Azure Dress, Top and Skirt sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. With five distinct views, Azure is a mini mix-and-match wardrobe in one tidy package! The bodice is semi-fitted with a jewel neckline and button closure in the back; it can be lined or finished with an all-in-one facing. The skirt is striking with alternating diagonal gathered panels. View A is a midi-length dress with two tiers. View B is a maxi-length dress with three tiers. View C is a cropped sleeveless top. View D is a midi-length skirt with an elasticated back. View E is a maxi-length skirt with an elasticated back.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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

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

Suggested fabrics: For more structure, choose light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, chambray, double gauze, batiste, and shirtings. For a drapier effect, choose light to midweight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 4 yd (2.75 - 3.75 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.5 - 3 yd (2.3 - 2.75 m).

For View B, add 2.5 yd (2.5 m) of 45" (1.15 m) or 1.75 yd (1.75 m) of 58" (1.5 m) fabric to amounts given for View A.

View C: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1.25 - 1.5 yd (1.15 - 1.4 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1.25 - 1.5 yd (1.15 - 1.4 m).

View D: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 3.5 yd (2.75 - 3.25 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 yd (1.85 - 2.3 m).

For View E, add 1.75 yd (1.75 m) of 45" (1.15 m) or 1.5 yd (1.25 m) of 58" (1.5 m) fabric to amounts given for View D.

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.5 yd (0.5 m) of lightweight fusible interfacing // Views A, B and C: one 1/2" (13 mm) button // Views D and E: 0.75 yd (0.65 m) of 1" (25 mm) wide waistband elastic.

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