Françoise Shift Dress

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Françoise dress pattern by Tilly and the Buttons is a chic and easy-to-wear mini dress inspired by sixties fashion -- yet always in style. The design features striking French darts and raglan seams. Choose from two-piece three-quarter length sleeves or a sleeveless version, with optional collar and waist tab.

With its simple flat sleeve construction method and jargon-busting instructions, this pattern makes a great first dress project for beginner sewists. More experienced stitchers can add the optional collar and play around with design variations - how about adding piping to the raglan seam lines?

Pattern: 1004
Sizes: 2-16
Notions: thread, 56cm (22”) invisible zipper, incl invisible zip foot, Iron-on interfacing (about 30cm / 12”, similar weight to your fabric)
Additional Optional Notions: 2 x 2.5cm (1”) buttons for the tab, 1.2m x 35mm bias binding for sleeveless version (or you can make your own)
Suggested Fabric: Medium weight cotton, sateen or light twill, preferably with a bit of stretch; double crepe; linen; double knit. The sleeveless version would also be great in gabardine, quilting weight cotton, light wool or brocade. 
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Fabric Requirements: 1.8m x 150cm wide (2 yds x 60”) OR 2.4m x 115cm wide (2 5/8 yds x 45”) (less for sleeveless version)

SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)