Made by Rae Sapphire Dress

Sapphire is a button-front top and dress sewing pattern with gathered sleeves and skirt designed for woven fabrics. The dress view features a maxi-length skirt that includes inseam pockets and side vents at the hem. Choose a shorter sleeve or longer sleeve with elasticated cuff. The facings can optionally be attached on the outside of the garment for a fun pop of contrast. Two front bodice pattern pieces are provided - for fuller and smaller chests - to provide fit flexibility for different busts. Make Sapphire as a top to wear with shorts and sandals in warmer weather, or as a comfortable maxi dress with big dramatic sleeves and a fun flowy skirt you’ll want to dance around in all year round.

Fabric Recommendations: Woven light to medium weight fabrics such as linen and linen blends, cotton lawn, voile, double gauze, poplin, shirting, shot cotton, rayon challis, chambray, rayon/viscose blends and silk noil.

Notions:
- Elastic for waistband and cuffs (1/2“ [13 mm] wide - 1-2.5 yard [0.8 - 2.2 m] total (see elastic chart for exact amount)
- Buttons - 1/2 - 9/16 inch [12-14 mm] wide (10 buttons for dress, 6 buttons for top)
- Lightweight fusible garment interfacing - 1/2 yard [0.5 m]
- hook and eye closure (optional: substitute a small metal snap)

Sizes: Fourteen sizes A-N, designed for chests 32-66 inches [81-168 cm]