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Carter Dress PDF Sewing Pattern

Number: 3106

Skill Level: Intermediate
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  • Description

    Elastic shirring is really fun! The Carter dress uses elastic shirring to create a blouson fit with a cinched waist, paired with a square neckline and raglan sleeves for a modern peasant look.

    You can raise, lower, or eliminate the shirring to customize your dress, and the loose fit is perfect for lightweight and medium-weight woven fabrics, like chambray, rayon, or linen.

  • Fabric & Supplies

    Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, cotton lawn, batiste, shirting, double gauze, and rayon challis.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, sewing machine needle, elastic thread, and 3/8 yards (.34 meters) of lightweight fusible interfacing.

    Refer to size chart for amount of fabric needed for your size.

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Maya is wearing a size 2 Carter dress with 3” added to the length. Her measurements are 33”, 26”, 36 1/2” and she is 5’10”.

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

  • Details

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