Named Kerttu Knot Dress and Skirt

Buy the Kerttu Knot Dress and Skirt sewing pattern from Named. The Kerttu pattern includes two variations: a sun dress with a tie detail at the front, and a simple high-waist skirt. Both variations have a tiered maxi-length hem and an elastic waist. The dress has a deep V-neck and a keyhole detail at the front. The rounded back neckline is gathered with the spaghetti shoulder straps. You can adjust the length of the straps through the opening in the back lining.

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: Choose a light weight or medium weight non-stretch fabric. You can choose a low-drape fabric, for example a light cotton or linen, or opt for a more drapey fabric, such as a medium weight rayon challis or similar. Use a pre-made cord for the spaghetti shoulder straps, or sew them from your main fabric.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.

Dress: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 280 - 360 cm (3 - 3 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-44 only): 315 - 375 cm (3 1/2 - 4 1/8 yd).

Skirt: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 190 - 255 cm (2 1/8 - 2 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric (sizes 32-44 only): 230 - 255 cm (2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd).

Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 2.5 cm (1") elastic, your waist circumference // Dress only: fusible interfacing, 80 cm (7/8 yd); 1 cm (3/8”) cord for shoulder straps, 120 cm (1 3/8 yd) // Skirt only: fusible interfacing, 30 cm (3/8 yd).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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