Difficulty: Advanced

Sizes: UK 4 – 16

Description

Queenie is a timeless waisted dress featuring a round neckline, a darted bodice for a flattering fit, a centre back zip, and an A-line skirt that can be finished with an optional frilled hem. The pattern includes four sleeve variations to suit different styles: a double fluted sleeve, an elbow-length sleeve with a double frill and gathered head, a simple short sleeve, and a long sleeve with a gathered head and shirred cuff.

Recommended Fabric

Silk, rayon, charmeuse.

Fabric Requirements

148 cm (58″) wide fabric: Bodice and Skirt, 1.7 - 2.5 m (1.8 - 2.75 yd) // Hem frill, 0.5 - 1.7 m (0.55 - 1.85 yd) // Sleeve 1, 0.7 - 1.35 m (0.75 - 1.5 yd) // Sleeve 2, 0.9 m (1 yd) // Sleeve 3, 0.4 m (0.44 yd) // Sleeve 4, 0.9 m (1 yd).

Notions

• Fusing, 90 cm (36″) wide, 0.15 m (6")
• 1 x invisible zip 60cm (24")
• 1 x small hook & eye (optional)
• Tulle for sleeve head roll of 15 cm (6")