Isla DRESS & TOP
ABOUT THE ISLA PATTERN
This playful sewing pattern for knit fabrics can be made as a dress or top. Isla features a fitted bodice with a peplum skirt attached at the natural waist. Elastic thread is used to gather and attach the skirt, a clever technique that you’ll find yourself returning to repeatedly. Built-in cap sleeves and a scoop neckline are finished with double-fold bands for a quick and easy finish. You’ll love Isla both as a transitional piece between seasons and as a summer wardrobe essential!
YARDAGE & MATERIALS
knit fabric (see yardage chart below for amounts)
polyester thread
twin needle (optional)
Recommended Fabrics
light to medium weight knit fabrics such as jersey, interlock, and rib knits
Resources
My Isla Online Workshop (Creativebug)
My Knits Page
Shirring Tutorial
Tips for Hemming Knits
Shopping for Knits online
My favorite knit fabrics
Alternatives for gathering the skirt:
Indiesew’s Floss Method and Elastic Method
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