Dhurata Davies Maxine Sweater

Buy the Maxine Sweater sewing pattern from Dhurata Davies Patterns. Maxine is a very cosy and stylish sweater featuring a criss-cross front detail, generous secret pockets, two neckband variations, drop shoulder, waistband and cuffs. It is suitable for a wide variety of medium to heavy weight stretch fabrics. The pattern is aimed at but not exclusive to adventurous beginners who would like to learn more about sewing with stretch fabrics using a domestic sewing machine.

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?

Suggested fabrics: Any medium or heavy weight stretch fabric with at least 20% stretch - sweater knits, fleece backed jersey, boiled wool, ponte, scuba...or get adventurous and try something different!

Fabric requirements: 110 cm (42") wide fabric: 230 - 245 cm (2.5 - 2.7 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 175 - 190 cm (1.9 - 2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 - 20. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 50 cm (0.5 yd) of fusible seam tape interfacing (or cut strips of lightweight interfacing fabric).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (20 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).

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