The Emery Dress is a classic “fit & flare” design with a fitted bodice & full skirt. The fully-lined bodice is shaped with darts at the bust, waist, & back of the neck, & closes with an invisible zipper up the center back seam. The knee-length gathered skirt features in-seam pockets that are sewn into the waist seam to stay in place, & a 1 1/2” hem. Choose either view A with short set-in sleeves & an optional flat vintage-inspired bow at the center waist, or view B with 3/4-length set-in sleeves. Check out Christine's free Emery Dress Sewalong for guidance making this pattern!
Sewing Level Advanced Beginner
Size Range 0-28/30
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight & medium weight woven fabrics, such as linen, lawn, shirting, & quilt weight
Fabric Requirements
View A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 3/4 – 4 yards (3.4 – 3.7 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 yards (3.2 m).
View B: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 3/4 – 4 1/4 yards (3.4 – 3.9 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4 yards (3 m).
Trim/Notions
Thread
22” invisible zipper
Interfacing for View A: 20″ (50 cm) wide: 1/2 yard (0.5 m)
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