Victory Patterns Frances T-shirt and Dress

Buy the Frances Modular T-shirt and Dress sewing pattern from Victory Patterns. Frances is a modular knit tee and dress pattern that offers many style options, allowing you to make a collection of beautiful basics. The body silhouettes range from a fitted hip-length shirt, to a crop top that sits just above the natural waist, to a dress with a half circle skirt, built-in side-seam pockets and an optional sash. Choose from five neckline options: crew neck, turtleneck, or a scoop neck with a high back, medium back or low back with ties. Four sleeve options are also included: cap, elbow, three-quarter and full-length. This pattern can be sewn on a serger or regular sewing machine. Mix and match the pattern pieces to create your own look.

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: Light to mid-weight two-way 75% stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. Various knits: jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.

Fabric requirements: Purchase additional fabric if lengthening your garment or using fabric with a nap, directional print, stripes or plaids.

Sizes 0 - 18

Hip-length: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd (1 m) // Elbow sleeve, 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 yd (1.2 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 yd (1.2 - 1.4 m) // Long sleeve, 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1.6 - 1.7 m).

Crop top: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 1 yd (0.9 m) // Elbow sleeve, 1 1/8 yd (1 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd (1.1 m) // Long sleeve, 1 1/2 yd (1.3 m).

Dress: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 3 yd (2.7 - 2.8 m) // Elbow sleeve, 3 1/4 yd (2.9 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 3 1/4 - 3 3/8 yd (2.9 - 3 m) // Long sleeve, 3 1/2 - 3 5/8 yd (3.2 - 3.3 m).

Sizes 14 - 30 

Hip-length: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 1 3/8 - 2 1/8 yd (1.2 - 2 m) // Elbow sleeve, 1 1/2 - 2 3/8 yd (1.5 - 2.1 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yd (1.5 - 2.2 m) // Long sleeve, 2 - 2 5/8 yd (1.7 - 2.4 m).

Crop top: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 1 1/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1 - 1.6 m) // Elbow sleeve,  1 1/4 - 2 yd (1.2 - 1.7 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 1 1/2 - 2 yd (1.3 - 1.8 m) // Long sleeve, 1 5/8  - 2 1/8 yd (1.4 - 1.9 m).

Dress: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Cap sleeve, 3 1/4 - 4 yd (3 - 3.5 m) // Elbow sleeve, 3 1/4 - 4 yd (3 - 3.7 m) // 3/4 sleeve, 3 1/2 - 4 1/8 yd (3.1 - 3.8 m) // Long sleeve, 3 3/4 - 4 3/8 yd (3.4 - 4 m).

Sizing: 0 – 18 or 14 – 30 (approx. UK 6/8 – 18/20 or UK 16 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.

Note: The sizes 0 – 18 pattern is drafted for a B cup. The sizes 14 – 30 pattern is drafted for a D cup.

Notions: Ballpoint sewing machine needle; 1/2 yd of 1/4" clear elastic; loop turner for low scoop back // Optional for finishing hems: 1/4" (6 mm) twin needle for stretch fabric.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (up to 46 pages for sizes 0-18, up to 63 pages for sizes 14-30); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for sizes 14-30); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 0-18, 4 sheets for sizes 14-30) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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