NEW :: Iris Dress Pattern
February 1, 2017
Say hello to our first pattern of 2017 – the Iris Dress! This flattering style incorporates an a-line
shaped lantern skirt with side pockets that feature an upper topstitching detail.
shaped lantern skirt with side pockets that feature an upper topstitching detail.
The pattern includes options for both v-neck, sleeveless (Version A – above) and sleeved with round-neck (Version B – below), but you can easily transfer the round neckline to the sleeveless bodice or vice versa.
We’ve also added this exposed binding between the skirt panels to give the design a little extra oomph!
With no closures, the Iris Dress is supremely comfortable and slips on easily over the head. It also looks super stylish when sewn up in two tones, like this one below…
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| Two Tone Iris Dress in Wainscot Black/Espresso |
Suitable fabrics include lightweight or medium weight
linens, cottons, medium weight drapey silks and lightweight wool crepe.
linens, cottons, medium weight drapey silks and lightweight wool crepe.
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| Iris in Hartford Linen |
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| Iris in Luxe Linen |
Other suitable fabrics for the Iris Dress:
Compact cotton
Liberty of London tana lawn
Lino16 linen
Lumpen cotton
Liberty of London tana lawn
Lino16 linen
Lumpen cotton
The Iris Dress comes in (Australian) sizes XXS-XL and is now available in both hardcopy and PDF copy shop/print-at-home version.
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Hi I love the Iris dress have made it twice but realise that I need the bodice a little bigger!! I have therefore re ordered so I can cut out again. Can I then go down to the next size down in the skirt part or best to cut out in one size???
Hi Pip,
Yes you can make the bodice a size bigger and the skirt part a size smaller, provided the top of the skirt part where it connects to the bodice is the same size as the bodice then you can grade it down at the hips to hem.
regards
Colette
It seems this pattern can only be cut on 140 cm fabric as you do not provide yardage for 112 cm.