Buy the Rochester Dress and Top sewing pattern from Maven Patterns. Rochester is a relaxed, easy to wear style with slight A-line shaping and a gathered front neckline. It features a deep centre back pleat, and a curved hem with side splits and a stitched facing. The elbow length sleeves have a deep stitched hem. The top (Version A) is mid hip length and great to wear with jeans. The dress (Version B) is knee length and has a self tie belt and in-seam pockets.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
What we think: We love the neckline detail on this pattern. It's perfect for an understated party dress or to wear to the office.
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics to accommodate the gathered neckline, such as chambrays, linen, crepe, cotton lawn.
Fabric requirements: Repeating patterns, checks or stripe matching may take more fabric.
Version A: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 1.35 m / Two way design, 1.3 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.15 m / Two way design, 1.95 m.
Version B: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.25 m / Two way design, 2.15 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 3 m / Two way design, 2.85 m.
Sizing: UK 8 – 18 (approx. UK 8 – 16/18, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Fusible interfacing, 20 cm x 40 cm; elastic, 1.2 cm wide x 40 cm.
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