Cielo Top & Dress Pattern
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, or cotton shirtings. For a drapier effect, use rayon challis, tencel, cotton voile or silk.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45"/1.14M FABRIC)
View A (Short sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-14 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 16-20 = 1.75 yd / 1.6m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 2yd / 1.85m, 24-32 = 2.5yd / 2.25m
View B (Long sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.75m, 10-14= 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.5 yd / 3.2m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 3.5yd / 3.2m, 24-32 = 3.75yd / 3.5m
View C (Dress with pockets & short sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.25m, 10-14 = 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.25yd/3m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 3.5yd / 3.2m, 24-32 = 3.75yd / 3.5m
View D (Dress without pockets and long sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 3.25yd / 3m, 10-14 = 3.75yd / 3.5m, 16-20 = 4.25yd/3.8m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 4.5yd / 4.1m, 24-32 = 4.75yd / 4.3m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)
View A (Short sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 1.25yd / 1.15m, 8-20 = 1.75yd/1.6m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 24-32 = 1.75yd / 1.6m
View B (Long sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-14 = 2yd / 1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25 yd / 2m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 2.25yd / 2m, 24-32 = 2.75yd / 2.6m
View C (Dress with pockets & short sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: All sizes = 2.25yd / 2m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 2.75yd/2.6m, 24-32 = 3yd / 2.75m
View D (Dress without pockets and long sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: All sizes = 2.75yd / 2.6m
Sizes 14-32: 14-22 = 2.75yd / 2.6m, 24-32 = 3.75yd / 3.5m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (.25 yd / .25m)
- Polyester thread
- Marking tool
Details
Sewing level: Advanced beginner
Sizes: 0 - 20 and 14-32 (see our sizing chart here)
Finished measurements: 0-20 here and 14-32 here
Instructions: English & French (French instructions available as PDF only)
Print at Home File (Letter & A4): Sizes 0-20: 50 pages, Sizes 14-32: 41-53 pages, sizes are layered.
Copy Shop (36" x 48" / A0): Sizes 0-20: 3 pages, Sizes 14-32: 5 pages, sizes are layered.
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