GBSB Ep8 Inspiration: Stitched from the Page
From Sherlock Holmes tweeds and reworked school uniforms to romantic Jane Austen dresses, explore the fabrics that inspired Literary Icons Week on The Great British Sewing Bee.
Difficulty: Advanced
Sizes: EU 34-52 (approximately UK 6-22 based on our size chart)
Description
SOLIFLORE dress epitomises discreet elegance with a sleek silhouette, and beneath its simplicity lies a confident appeal. A straight cut, belted waist, and side slit lend femininity and vitality. Signature pleats on the back neckline and a generous collar that elevates without restraint, accompanied by a versatile button placket, offer options for open or closed wear. The pattern offers four variations: a below-the-knee dress with or without a collar, and a blouse with or without a collar.
Recommended Fabric
Light to medium weight (80 to 200 g/m2) fabrics such as, fine poplin, twill, crepe, fine jacquard, fine, supple denim, cotton, viscose, silk. The collar and cuffs will be held in place by the interfacing, so you can therefore choose a soft fabric for the garment.
Notions
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Maison Fauve - Soliflore Dress & Blouse Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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