Perfect for office, day or evening the Chichester is destined to be one of your go to patterns for dressmaking. The wrap silhouette is cut to flatter and give good coverage. Finished with soft flutter sleeves for upper arm coverage. Make up in crepe & pair with heels for evening wear or flats / Stan Smiths for a practical yet stylish day dress. It also comes with a choice of two cup-sizes so there is less likely to be a need for a full bust adjustment.

The regular pattern is for those with up to 2 inches (5cm) difference in full bust and upper bust; A larger cup size is provided for those whose full bust is up to 4-4.5 inches (10-11cm) more than their upper bust.

UK: 8 - 30.

US: 4-26. EU: 34-56.

Suggested Fabrics: Classic crisp cottons & linens for daytime; voile / double gauze for the beach; use drapey viscose crepe for evenings out.

Autumn/Winter : wool, heavy linen, denim or wool/cotton/linen mixes.

Fabric Requirements:

147-150cm width fabric: Long Length = 2.9m; Short Length = 2.5m

115cm width fabric: Long Length = 3.7m; Short Length = 3.3m

Notions: 50cm interfacing, thread, 1cm—1.2cm buttons (12 for long, 10 for short)

Skill Level: Intermediate