The Austin is a cute and comfortable semi-fitted dress with armhole darts, a center front keyhole opening, and side seams with button band closures for added interest and functionality. Choose to sew a knee length, A-line or midi-length gathered, skirt option and to add optional patch pockets.
For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 14-32 included; Bust: 40" - 58", Waist: 33" - 51" (also available in size 0-18
here).
Recommended Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs.
Fabric Requirements:
View A:
Sizes 14-18, 45” wide = 3 yards
Sizes 20-28, 45” wide = 2.25 yards
Sizes 30-32, 45” wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-32, 54” wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 0-18, 14-32” wide fusible interfacing = 1 yard
View B:
Sizes 14-20, 45” wide = 4.25 yards
Sizes 22-32, 45” wide = 5 yards
Sizes 14-24, 54” wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 26-32, 54” wide = 4.25 yards
Sizes 14-32, 22-25” wide fusible interfacing = 1.5 yard
