Buy the Teres Dress and Top sewing pattern from Charlotte Emma Patterns. Teres is a sportswear inspired knit dress and top with a cold shoulders feature. The pattern is designed to be quick to make, without closures, and with a band finish at the neckline, sleeve cuffs and shoulder cut-outs. Teres can be made as a dress or a top, with a funnel or crew neckline, and three-quarter or full-length sleeves.
View A is a dress, fitted at the waist, with a midi-length skirt, ending mid-calf, and three-quarter length sleeves.
View B is a cropped top, with a waistband ending just below the natural waist, perfect for pairing with high waisted trousers or skirts. It has full-length sleeves.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with 40-60% one-way stretch, such as jersey, cotton interlock, French terry and sweatshirting. A high stretch % is required for the funnel neckline, cuffs, and to achieve the intended relaxed fit. Knits with good recovery are recommended to help the shoulder cut-outs maintain their shape.
Due to the width of the sleeve hem, if using a fabric with less than 60% stretch you will need to gather the sleeve hem into the cuffs using elastic thread or use a rib or cuffing fabric for the cuffs.
Fabric requirements: All fabric requirements are based on one directional cutting.
Sizes 4 – 22 / B cup:
View A Dress: 115 cm (45"") wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.3 m (3 - 3 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (60"") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.9 m (2 - 3 1/4 yd).
View B Top: 115 cm (45"") wide fabric: 1.6 - 2 m (1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd) // 150 cm (60"") wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.5 m (1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd).
Sizes 20 – 36 / D cup:
View A Dress: 115 cm (45"") wide fabric: 3.3 - 3.7 m (3 3/4 - 4 yd) // 150 cm (60"") wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.3 m (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 yd).
View B Top: 115 cm (45"") wide fabric: 1.9 - 2.4 m (2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (60"") wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.2 m (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yd).
Sizing: UK 4 – 36. This pattern includes two size ranges: UK 4 – 22 based on a B cup block (a 2″ difference between your high bust and full bust measurements) and UK 20 – 36 based on a D cup block (a 4″ difference between your high bust and full bust measurements). There is an overlap at sizes 20 – 22 where you can choose which size range you would like to use. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Teres is designed to have a loose fit in the bodice, with a closer fit at the waist and hips. Measure your bust, waist and hips and compare against the Body Measurements chart to select a size. The designer suggests selecting based on your bust size and grading between sizes as necessary at the waist and hips. The Finished Garment Measurements will help to give a sense of how the finished garment will fit on your body.
Notions: Polyester thread; stretch or ballpoint sewing machine needle // Optional: Ballpoint pins; twin needle for hemming; clear elastic for stabilising shoulder seams; fusible hemming tape // If using a fabric with less than 60% stretch: Rib fabric or cuffing for the sleeve cuffs OR elastic thread.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (30 pages for sizes 4-22, 42 pages for sizes 20-36); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 4-22, 2 sheets for sizes 20-36); projector pattern. This pattern has layers, so you can print just the size(s) you need.
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