Itch to Stitch Melrose Top and Dress

Buy the Melrose Top and Dress sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. You can make a casual top or an elegant dress with the Melrose pattern. Melrose has a wide round neckline and dolman short sleeves, and is the perfect blank canvas to showcase a special fabric. View A is a dress with an elastic waist and ample in-seam pockets. View B is a top with an elastic waist and gathered peplum. View C is a short, boxy top with a bottom band. The pattern includes A, B, C, D and DD cup options for a great fit.

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:

Primary fabric: Use lightweight to medium weight woven fabric with good drape. Rayon twill, chambray and linen are great choices.

Lining for View A: Use lightweight, stable woven fabric such as cotton. The lining is for the pockets. You can use the primary fabric if it is lightweight.

Fabric requirements:

Primary fabric: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 - 3 1/8 yd (180 - 280 cm) // View B, 1 1/2 - 2 yd (140 - 190 cm) // View C, 1 3/8 - 2 yd (120 - 180 cm).

Lining for View A: 44" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3/8 yd (40 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

A note from the designer about bust cup options: To determine your cup size, subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1" (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2" (5 cm), use B cup; 3" (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4" (10 cm), use D cup; 5" (12.5 cm), use DD cup.

Notions: View A: 16" (41 cm) of 1/2" (1.25 cm)-wide fusible stay tape (or cut your own on straight grain) // Views A and B: 5/8" (1.5 cm)-wide elastic as long as your waist.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (55 pages, but you only need to print the pages for your cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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