Cardamome Dress Pattern
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A play on the fit and flare shirtdress, Cardamome features a bib neckline and smocked and gathered waist. A flat single-piece collar and curved back yoke add detail. The skirt is flared and ends above the knee.
- Version A has 3/4 sleeves.
- Version B is sleeveless.
Pattern Difficulty: Advanced
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- Batiste, cotton satin, viscose. Allow extra fabric to match stripes or plaids.
Yardage (Metric)
| Fabric requirements | 150 cm width | 115 cm width |
|---|---|---|
| Version A (34-46) | 2m60 | 3m10 |
| Version A (48-52) | 2m70 | 3m40 |
| Version B (34-46) | 2m30 | 2m70 |
| Version B (48-52) | 2m30 | 2m90 |
Yardage (Imperial)
| Fabric requirements | 60' wide | 45' wide |
|---|---|---|
| Version A (34-46) | 2⅞ yards | 3½ yards |
| Version A (48-52) | 3 yards | 3¾ yards |
| Version B (34-46) | 2⅝ yards | 3 yards |
| Version B (48-52) | 2⅝ yards | 3¼ yards |
Additional Supplies
- ¾ yard lightweight fusible interfacing
- 6 buttons
- a bobbin of elastic thread
Sizes Available:
| 34-52 |
Finished Garment (Metric)
| Finished garment | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 87,5 | 91,5 | 95,5 | 99,5 | 103,5 | 107,5 | 111,5 | 115,5 | 119,5 | 123,5 |
| Waist (cm / elastic) | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Hips (cm) | 112,5 | 116,5 | 120,5 | 124,5 | 128,5 | 132,5 | 136,5 | 140,5 | 144,5 | 148,5 |
| Skirt length (cm) | 50,5 | 51,5 | 52,5 | 53,5 | 54,5 | 55,5 | 56,5 | 57,5 | 58,5 | 59,5 |
Finished Garment (Imperial)
| Finished garment | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (inches) | 34½ | 36 | 37½ | 39¼ | 40¾ | 42¼ | 44 | 45½ | 47 | 48⅝ |
| Waist (inches / elastic) | 23½ | 25¼ | 26¾ | 28½ | 30 | 31½ | 33 | 34⅝ | 36¼ | 37¾ |
| Hip (inches) | 44¼ | 45¾ | 47½ | 49 | 50½ | 52¼ | 53¾ | 55⅜ | 56⅞ | 58½ |
| Skirt length (inches) | 20 | 20¼ | 20¾ | 21 | 21½ | 21¾ | 22¼ | 22⅝ | 23 | 23⅜ |
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PDF File Details
| Sizes 34-52 | |
|---|---|
| Letter / A4 | Version B: 28 pages - All versions: 37 pages |
| Copyshop / A0 | 2 pages |
| Projector Files? | NO |
| Layered Files? | YES |
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