In the Folds Cartwright Dress and Top

Buy the Cartwright Dress and Top sewing pattern from In the Folds. A clean and classic design, Cartwright is a go-to wardrobe staple that just lets you get on with your day. The relaxed fitting knee-length dress and hip-length top both feature bust darts and subtle shaping through the side seams for a boxy fit that doesn't swamp you. Choose between short sleeves and three-quarter length sleeves. The round neckline is finished with bias binding. Cartwright slips over the head, making it quick and easy to throw on.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: The pattern will show both the cutting lines (in black) and stitching lines (in pale grey). 

Note if purchasing copy shop printing for sizes G-P: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Mid-weight woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, cotton, chambray, denim and wool. Keep in mind that the weight of the fabric will determine the amount of structure and drape in the finished garment.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes A - J

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.9 m (2.9 - 3.2 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.9 m (1.8 - 3.2 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.7 - 1.9 m (1.9 - 2.1 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1 - 1.9 m (1.1 - 2.1 yd).

Sizes G - P

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.6 m (3.1 - 4 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.5 - 3 m (2.8 - 3.3 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.3 m (1.9 - 2.6 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.4 - 1.9 m (1.6 - 2.1 yd).

Sizing: A – J and G – P (approx. UK 6 – 26/28 and UK 18/20 – 44, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is available in two size brackets: sizes A - J and sizes G - P.  The sizes A - J pattern has been drafted for a B cup bust (5 cm/2" difference between high bust and full bust measurements). The sizes G - P pattern has been drafted for a D cup bust (10 cm/4" difference between high bust and full bust measurements).

If your measurements are in the overlap section of the size charts (G - J), the designer suggests using the G - P pattern to achieve the best fit.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 170 cm (5’7″). Use the LENGTHEN/SHORTEN lines on the pattern to make alterations to the length.

Notions: 0.7 m (0.8 yd) of 32 mm (1 1/4") single-fold bias tape. If using pre-made binding, this is 12 mm (1/2").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (37 pages for sizes A-J, 46 pages for sizes G-P); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes A-J, 3 sheets for sizes G-P) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Note: For beginners, the designer sells a Fit Kit with additional fitting advice (designer’s website only).

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