Buy the Azure Dress, Top and Skirt sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. With five distinct views, Azure is a mini mix-and-match wardrobe in one tidy package! The 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. View A is a midi-length dress with two tiers. View B is a maxi-length dress with three tiers. View C is a cropped sleeveless top. View D is a midi-length skirt with an elasticated back. View E is a maxi-length skirt with an elasticated back.

SUGGESTED FABRIC

For more structure, choose light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, chambray, double gauze, batiste, and shirtings. For a drapier effect, choose light to midweight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS

View A: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 – 4 yd (2.75 – 3.75 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.5 – 3 yd (2.3 – 2.75 m).

For View B, add 2.5 yd (2.5 m) of 45″ (1.15 m) or 1.75 yd (1.75 m) of 58″ (1.5 m) fabric to amounts given for View A.

View C: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1.25 – 1.5 yd (1.15 – 1.4 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1.25 – 1.5 yd (1.15 – 1.4 m).

View D: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 – 3.5 yd (2.75 – 3.25 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 – 2.5 yd (1.85 – 2.3 m).

For View E, add 1.75 yd (1.75 m) of 45″ (1.15 m) or 1.5 yd (1.25 m) of 58″ (1.5 m) fabric to amounts given for View D.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• 0.5 yd (0.5 m) of lightweight fusible interfacing
• Views A, B and C: one 1/2″ (13 mm) button
• Views D and E: 0.75 yd (0.65 m) of 1″ (25 mm) wide waistband elastic.