The Goldenrod Dress

 
The Goldenrod Dress is a feminine frock featuring a structured bodice with square front and back necklines and a flared, lightly gathered midi-length skirt. The skirt has all-important pockets for practicality, while the short gathered sleeves that are elasticated at the cuffs add a whimsical touch.  This versatile pattern is suited to a variety of fabrics  and can, depending on your choice of textile, transition across the seasons. It also presents multiple pattern-hacking oppurtunities through which to explore your creativity and that could easily elevate this dress to an evening appropriate option.
 
RECOMMENDED FABRICS 
 
Light to medium weight dress fabrics such as viscose/rayon, rayon challis, lightweight linen, linen/ rayon blend, chambray or cotton dress fabrics such as double gauze or poplin.
 
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 
 
2.4m / 2.6 yards fabric + 55cm / 22" lining 
(or 2.9m / 3.2 yards if using main fabric for lining)
 
NOTIONS & SUPPLIES 
 
35 cm length invisible zip 
1 cm wide elastic 
Invisible zip foot 
Regular zip foot 
Matching thread 
Chalk or fabric marker 
A safety pin 
 
Style B ONLY - x2 strips fusable interfacing 
     30cm x 1.5cm (11.8” x 5/8”) 
Style B ONLY - 5x 1cm buttons 
 
THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AS A PRINT AT HOME TILED PDF (Compatible with both A4 & US Letter Paper) as well as a PROJECTOR file.
 
IT ALSO INCLUDES A COPY SHOP VERSION The Copy Shop file is a large scale PDF that you can take to a copy shop to be printed. 
 
BOTH PRINT AT HOME AND COPY SHOP VERSIONS ARE LAYERED PDF’S This means that you are able to print/ view selected sizes only. This not only saves ink (and sometimes paper), but also makes tracing/ cutting your pattern a lot less confusing. 
 
INCLUDES A DETAILED INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions.
 
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate