Buy the Southport Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. The Southport is a tank style dress designed to be worn as a cover-up at the beach or a dress around town. It has a button opening at the centre front and a drawstring waist with in-seam pockets. View A hits 20" from the waist. View B is maxi length and hits 42" from the waist and includes a centre front slit.
A matching girls' version is available .
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
– 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 ?
What we think: This dress is perfect for summer. It's a simple shape but has fantastic detailing with a button front and a drawstring that cinches you in at the waist.
Suggested fabrics: Lightweight woven fabrics with movement such as cotton voile, rayon challis, crepe de chine, and lightweight linen.
Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes or plaids or for directional prints.
View A: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.5 yd (2.1 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 1.75 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m).
View B: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.5 - 4 yd (3.2 - 3.7 m) // 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2.75 - 3.2 yd (2.5 - 3 m).
Sizing: 0 – 18 (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Coordinating thread; 3 yd single fold 1/2" bias tape; 1/4 yd lightweight interfacing; four 1/4" - 3/8" buttons; safety pin.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (51 pages); US/A0 copy shop pattern (1 long sheet).
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