{"product_id":"elbe-textiles","title":"Elbe Textiles Gibbons Slip Dress - Paper Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a paper sewing pattern; no PDF will be issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bias cut slip dress comes with multiple neckline, back and length options that can be mixed and matched to create your own style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView A has a a deep V front, with a gathered bust, V cut back and finishes at the calf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView B is a mini dress with a subtly shaped V neck with a gathered bust. Buttons and button loops at the centre front neckline give more coverage. The back features \u003cbr\u003eoptional darts for extra shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern cut on the bias allows the dress to gently mold to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in sizes A to N, with a B cup and C\/D cup option.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pattern is for woven fabrics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for intermediate sewers and above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED FABRICS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCupro, sandwashed silk, rayon, Tencel, silk satin, silk charmeuse, silk crepe, linen viscose, washed linen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease ensure your fabric is washed and pressed before cutting out your pattern pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTIONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 4 buttons - 8mm to 10mm in size (View B)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pattern paper\/tissue for tracing  your full pattern pieces out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hand sewing needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABRIC CONSUMPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee chart in images\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES AVAILABLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA to N (see size chart in images)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis pattern has been drafted for a height of 5’7. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDon’t take too much notice of the finished garment measurements, as these will change with each different fabric choice. The measurements have been taken from a static \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003epattern piece, but the fabric will stretch and fit around the body as it’s been cut on the bias and will have more give than something cut on the straight grain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a slip on dress - meaning there are no zip or button closures. Because of this, the waist has a bit more design ease to account for the fact it needs to be pulled over the bust.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bodice has two cup size options - a B cup and a C\/D cup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo find your sewing cup size, measure your high bust and full bust. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe difference between the two measurements will tell you your size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEg:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e2.5cm\/1 inch difference = A cup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5cm \/ 2 inch difference = B cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm \/ 3 inch difference = C cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10cm \/ 4 inch difference = D cup and so on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis pattern comes with a B cup and C\/D cup option - the top front pieces fit within the other pieces, regardless of cup size and view. The skirt front and back pattern pieces are the same throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVisit https:\/\/elbetextiles.com.au\/blogs\/news to find tutorials on the sewing patterns, \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eincluding a post on doing a full bust adjustment on the Gibbons Slip Dress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI recommend making a toile first to work out any fitting alterations you may need, before cutting into your chosen fabric. 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