With five distinct views, Azure is a mini wardrobe in one tidy package! With a dress and skirt in two lengths and a separate sleeveless top, you'll love mixing and matching pieces. The Azure bodice is semi-fitted with a jewel neckline and button closure in the back; it can be lined or finished with an all-in-one facing. The skirt is striking with alternating diagonal gathered panels and can be worn on its own or integrated into a breezy tiered dress.
- View A is a below-knee dress with two tiers that ends just below the knee.
- View B is a maxi-length dress with three tiers that ends below the ankle.
- View C is a cropped sleeveless top that hits just below the natural waist.
- View D is a below-knee skirt with an elasticized back and two tiers that ends just below the knee.
- View E is a maxi-length skirt with an elasticized back and three tiers that ends below the ankle.
Sewing level: Confident Beginner
SUGGESTED FABRIC
For more structure, choose light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, batiste, chambray, double gauze, batiste and shirtings.
For a drapier dress, choose light to midweight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, Tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A - BELOW KNEE DRESS
Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes10-14 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4 yd (3.65 m)
VIEW B - MAXI DRESS
Sizes 0-8 = 5 yd (4.55 m), Sizes10-14 = 5.5 yd (5.05 m), Sizes 16-20 = 6.5 yd (5.95 m)
VIEW C - TOP
Sizes 0-8 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m), Sizes10-20 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
VIEW D - BELOW KNEE SKIRT
Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes10-14 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
VIEW E - MAXI SKIRT
Sizes 0-8 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes10-14 = 4.75 yd (4.35 m), Sizes 16-20 = 5.25 yd (4.8 m)
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A - BELOW KNEE DRESS
Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
VIEW B - MAXI DRESS
Sizes 0-8 = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes10-14 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4.75 yd (4.35 m)
VIEW C - TOP
Sizes 0-8 = 1.25 yd (1.15 m), Sizes10-20 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
VIEW D - BELOW KNEE SKIRT
Sizes 0-8 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes10-20 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m)
VIEW E - MAXI SKIRT
Sizes 0-8 = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes10-14 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4 yd (3.65 m)
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- 1/2 yd (0.5 m) interfacing for sizes 0-20
- 3/4 yd (0.7 m) interfacing for sizes 14-32
- Note: Interfacing is not required if fully lining the bodice.
- Small button, 1/2" (12 mm)
- Thread in a matching colour
- Marking tool